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Congressional reforms passed nearly 20 years ago were supposed to severely restrict the role of lobbyists in congressional trips. Reporters for the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland and at Boston University spent nine months examining…

With abortion question on the ballot, Maryland voters debate reproductive rights

As Maryland questions whether reproductive rights should appear in the state constitution, advocates for and against the referendum work to sway voters.

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.

Hogan and Alsobrooks battle for Jewish voters

Larry Hogan and Angela Alsobrooks are competing for Democratic-leaning Jewish voters in the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Maryland.

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.

Voter scam in Maryland: Top election official warns about fraudulent texts

Scammers posing as election workers are trying to mislead Maryland voters with fraudulent text messages.

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.