As the bear population rises and animals wander toward more populated areas of the state, hunting as a means of population control remains controversial.
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Environmentalists push for ban on Maryland’s industrial chicken farms
An environmental group is urging Gov. Wes Moore’s administration to impose a moratorium on Maryland’s industrial chicken farms when the current permit comes up for review next summer.
Hogan donors are more politically diverse, but Alsobrooks is strong among Democrats
Republican Larry Hogan is attracting donors from more diverse political affiliations than his Democratic competitor, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, in their heated race for the Senate.
Poll workers are in high demand – especially Maryland Republicans
As local boards of elections work around the clock to recruit and train workers before early voting starts next week, some Maryland counties are facing pressure to hire more Republican election judges.
Maryland approves $3.4 million bond for affordable housing in Columbia
Top state officials approved a $3.4 million bond to revamp affordable housing in Columbia while maintaining their commitment to sustainability and clean energy.
Election experts warn of bad actors and trickery, but it’s not all gloom and doom
Election experts are concerned that partisanship and a lack of faith in elections could be a problem this November, mainly due to the public’s susceptibility to misinformation.
Alsobrooks campaign for Senate may create a power vacuum back home
Jolene Ivey hopes to win a new position on the local county council this fall, but she is looking beyond that to another possible promotion to the role of Prince George’s County Executive.
Maryland Senate candidates Hogan and Alsobrooks face off in debate
The issue of Republican Senate hopeful Larry Hogan’s party allegiance took center stage in the first, and perhaps only, debate with Democratic opponent Angela Alsobrooks on Thursday.
Moore cancels back debt for thousands of parolees
Gov. Wes Moore is canceling outstanding debts owed to the state by those on parole and probation, helping more than 6,700 people.
Alsobrooks and Hogan square off on abortion
Democrats Angela Alsobrooks and Gov. Wes Moore took aim at Republican Larry Hogan’s record on abortion access, saying that his support of it as a U.S. Senate candidate is a political move.