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 small businesses get $10 million grant

Maryland small business owners will get help with legal, accounting and financial services under a new $10 million grant from the federal government.

Legal gray areas hinder police watchdogs

Three years after passing the Maryland Police Accountability Act, the rollout of the new police oversight systems has proven slow.

Activist mom turns son’s life into hopeful legacy

Three years after losing her son to gun violence, Ja’Ka McKnight is helping others suffering from the aftermath of gun violence.

Gov. Moore confident in Maryland’s play to keep Commanders

Despite the jurisdictional dispute, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is confident the Commanders will remain in Prince George’s County.

Maryland governor hopeful of GOP support for Key Bridge clean-up

Gov. Wes Moore says several Republicans have been “incredibly encouraging” about federal support for the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

After deadly work zone crashes, a push for change

After a pair of deadly work zone incidents cast attention on the dangers of road work, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore enacted a set of protections for workers and their families that his administration describes as “a moral imperative.”

Moore celebrates bipartisan wins in second session

Gov. Wes Moore bragged about “going 26 for 26” in passing his bills through the General Assembly, a display of bipartisan achievement he called “Maryland’s win.” 

Lawmakers close session with eclipse and exuberance

The Maryland General Assembly completed its 446th session in a flurry of confetti and balloons with Gov. Wes Moore watching from the Senate balcony and the leaders of both chambers lauding the legislature’s accomplishments.

Reeling from bridge collapse, lawmakers scrambled to get other business done

Maryland state lawmakers managed to pass several key measures that look beyond the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and ahead to the future.

New bill could grant undocumented immigrants living in Maryland access to health insurance

The Access to Care Act paves the way for equitable healthcare for all Maryland residents.