Maryland

Four key takeaways from Maryland scores on national exam

Maryland’s results give insight into the extent of learning loss in the state during the pandemic.

Moore makes first of hundreds upon hundreds of gubernatorial appointments

These selections are crucial to the running of state government and allow the governor-elect a chance to change the way the state operates under his administration and beyond.

A look at Moore’s early leadership team

His choices include a friend and business partner, a respected legislator, a former Baltimore city official, a previous Maryland governor and others.

Baltimore City reveals plan for controversial squeegee workers

The plan includes the enforcement of anti-panhandling ordinances in six designated high-traffic zones early next year as part of a plan rolled out by the city’s Squeegee Collaborative.

Four takeaways from the 2022 Maryland midterm elections

Maryland’s first election cycle since the state redrew its district maps last year provided a lot of firsts for the state. Here are some major takeaways from the 2022 general elections.

Charles County candidate with arrest record appears to lose election bid

Julie Brown, the Charles County school board candidate, was tied to multiple shoplifting arrests in recent years.

Late vote count topples five conservative school board candidates

Of the 41 socially conservative candidates from across Maryland who ran for school board, 25 appear to be on their way to winning, according to our analysis.

Maryland legalizes recreational marijuana

Question four on the Maryland ballot passed easily, which means Marylanders 21 years and older can expect to legally use, carry and grow recreational marijuana beginning July 1, 2023.

Brooke Lierman declares victory as Maryland’s first woman chief financial officer

Brooke Lierman would become the first woman elected to the position in Maryland’s history.

Wes Moore becomes Maryland’s first Black governor

Wes Moore defeated Republican Dan Cox to become the first Democratic candidate to be elected to the position since Martin O’Malley won reelection in 2010.