Annapolis

Located blocks from the Statehouse, the CNS Annapolis bureau has more reporters dedicated to covering Maryland politics and policy than any other news organization in Maryland.

Maryland bear hunters say they do it for love of family and community

Like the Lidie brothers, other hunters say that the activity has deep personal meaning. For Jesley Miller, 29, of Swanton, Md., it’s about service to the community.

Maryland’s bear-hunting season opens with gusto and concern

As the bear population rises and animals wander toward more populated areas of the state, hunting as a means of population control remains controversial.

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.