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Located on Capitol Hill, the CNS Washington bureau has more reporters dedicated to covering the federal government’s impact on Maryland than any other news organization in the state.

Senators grill Novo Nordisk CEO about high costs of weight loss drugs

Senators questioned the head of Novo Nordisk in a hearing about the prices of the company’s diabetes and weight-loss medications.

Maryland lawmakers ask NASA why it’s cancelling Goddard spacecraft project

Nine Maryland lawmakers wrote a letter earlier this week to NASA demanding answers regarding the agency’s termination of OSAM-1.

Experts see AI contributing to election misinformation with little federal government response

Capital News Service spoke to multiple experts about the role AI will play in the election as Americans prepare to cast their ballots.

Maryland ballot drop boxes installed as vote-by-mail deadlines approach

The Maryland State Board of Elections began the installation of 286 ballot drop boxes across the state.

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.