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.

In deep-blue Prince George’s County, running as a Republican is tough. Michael Riker is trying anyway.

Republican Michael Riker is running for the Prince George’s County Council. He’s attempting a feat no Republican has accomplished in the 21st century – getting elected to it.  

Alsobrooks details her tax controversy – and shifts focus to Hogan’s independence

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks gave the most detail to date about her recent tax credit controversy, while also discussing Hogan’s claim of being independent in their race for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

Baltimore dockworkers strike over contract talks

Dozens of dockworkers demonstrated outside the Dundalk Marine Terminal off the Port of Baltimore as part of a series of strikes that swept the coast from Maine to Texas.

Banned books find shelter in new “sanctuary library”

Local libraries are currently facing almost a dozen different book challenges, but these stories are still available in Anne Arundel County, thanks to protections county officials have put in place.

Maryland revenues see “slight positive adjustment”

State officials revised their estimate of general fund revenues upward this month, making what state Comptroller Brooke Lierman called a “slight positive adjustment.” 

Health care grant aims to help underserved patients in Maryland

Twelve organizations providing health care to underserved people in Maryland have received a $41.5 million grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission to expand access to care for local communities.

King of Jordan visits Maryland State House but … why?

Gov. Wes Moore hosted the king of Jordan Wednesday for what he said was the first visit by a foreign head of state to the Maryland State House. 

Cannabis tax receipts reach new heights in Maryland

As Marylanders take advantage of legalized personal use of cannabis over the age of 21, the recent spike shows the industry’s potential impact on the economy.

Maryland sues ship owners for fatal bridge disaster

The Maryland attorney general is filing suit against the owners and operators of the container ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

With abortion question on the ballot, Maryland voters debate reproductive rights

As Maryland questions whether reproductive rights should appear in the state constitution, advocates for and against the referendum work to sway voters.