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.
Annapolis
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.
Immigrant groups back Harris, warn of “unsparing” deportation to come
Thirteen immigrant-rights groups endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Thursday, warning that the election of Donald Trump could devastate immigrant communities across the country.
Maryland spends millions to settle lawsuits every year – and officials don’t like it
The state of Maryland is spending millions of dollars to settle lawsuits every year, and top elected officials aren’t happy about it.
Maryland approves $2.75 million settlement for discrimination by state police
Top state officials approved a $2.75 million settlement on Wednesday after a federal investigation turned up evidence of discriminatory hiring practices by the Maryland State Police.
Gov. Moore takes aim at Baltimore’s vacant properties
Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order this week to turn vacant properties in the Baltimore area into homes or establishments over the next five years.
Phones Off, Focus On: How Maryland schools are cracking down on cell phones this fall
At least a third of Maryland public schools have tightened up phone-use rules in class this fall, according to a Capital News Service survey conducted this month.