Maryland Senate candidates Hogan and Alsobrooks face off in debate

The issue of Republican Senate hopeful Larry Hogan’s party allegiance took center stage in the first, and perhaps only, debate with Democratic opponent Angela Alsobrooks on Thursday. 

Moore cancels back debt for thousands of parolees

Gov. Wes Moore is canceling outstanding debts owed to the state by those on parole and probation, helping more than 6,700 people.

Queer female students face higher rates of sexual violence in college

On-campus sexual assaults are prevalent among first-year undergraduate and queer female students at American universities, according to researchers.

Alsobrooks and Hogan square off on abortion

Democrats Angela Alsobrooks and Gov. Wes Moore took aim at Republican Larry Hogan’s record on abortion access, saying that his support of it as a U.S. Senate candidate is a political move. 

Marylanders warned of scam text messages as election nears

Election Administrator Jared DeMarinis warns of scammers after dozens of Maryland residents received text messages falsely claiming that they have not signed up to vote in the upcoming election.

Immigrant groups back Harris, warn of “unsparing” deportation to come

Thirteen immigrant-rights groups endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Thursday, warning that the election of Donald Trump could devastate immigrant communities across the country. 

How the Harris campaign is galvanizing young voters in Maryland

After Kamala Harris announced her candidacy in July, young voter registration in Maryland strengthened, according to an analysis by Capital News Service.

Maryland unions seek influence in election beyond membership numbers

Capital News Service spoke to six Maryland-based union presidents and political leaders to better understand the impact of unions on politics in Maryland as the election nears.

After World Series triumph, Nats suffer a historic five-year fade

The Washington Nationals’ five-year playoff drought has fans concerned. Capital News Service examined the team’s record since their historic World Series win in 2019.

Maryland spends millions to settle lawsuits every year – and officials don’t like it

The state of Maryland is spending millions of dollars to settle lawsuits every year, and top elected officials aren’t happy about it.