The Maryland State Board of Elections began the installation of 286 ballot drop boxes across the state.
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Justice Department sues ship companies for $100M in Baltimore’s Key Bridge cleanup
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Wednesday against the owner and operator of the ship that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge for more than $100 million.
Nail-driving ceremony marks start of construction on Capitol inauguration platform
The nail-driving ceremony marked the beginning of construction for the new inauguration platform at the United States Capitol.
Maryland Rep. Andy Harris to lead House Freedom Caucus
Rep. Andy Harris is the new chairman of the House Freedom Caucus.
Maryland’s Cardin to join US delegation at UN
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin will attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Larry Hogan’s record on LGBTQ+ issues criticized by Maryland legislators
Members of the Maryland Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus are accusing former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan of not standing up for the LGBTQ+ community.
Retiring Maryland Rep. Sarbanes says he will continue fighting for election reform
Rep. John Sarbanes, D-Maryland, is preparing for his retirement from Capitol Hill, but he’s not done fighting for election reform.
Maryland’s Van Hollen and environmental groups want polluters pay for climate damage
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen joined lawmakers and environmental organizations to introduce legislation that would hold polluters financially responsible for the climate crisis.
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.
White House OKs Maryland wind energy project to be built about 10 miles off Ocean City
Offshore wind energy is coming to Maryland, and with it, union jobs. The Biden administration approved Baltimore-based US Wind’s project to build offshore wind turbines about 10 miles off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.