Election experts warn of bad actors and trickery, but it’s not all gloom and doom

Election experts are concerned that partisanship and a lack of faith in elections could be a problem this November, mainly due to the public’s susceptibility to misinformation.

Maryland approves $2.75 million settlement for discrimination by state police

Top state officials approved a $2.75 million settlement on Wednesday after a federal investigation turned up evidence of discriminatory hiring practices by the Maryland State Police.

Banned books find shelter in new “sanctuary library”

Local libraries are currently facing almost a dozen different book challenges, but these stories are still available in Anne Arundel County, thanks to protections county officials have put in place.

Maryland revenues see “slight positive adjustment”

State officials revised their estimate of general fund revenues upward this month, making what state Comptroller Brooke Lierman called a “slight positive adjustment.” 

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.

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.

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.

Gov. Moore confident in Maryland’s play to keep Commanders

Despite the jurisdictional dispute, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is confident the Commanders will remain in Prince George’s County.

After deadly work zone crashes, a push for change

After a pair of deadly work zone incidents cast attention on the dangers of road work, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore enacted a set of protections for workers and their families that his administration describes as “a moral imperative.”

The Annapolis Film Festival opens this week

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Annapolis Film Festival is returning for its 12th year. This year’s festival features 70 films to be screened over four days.  Fans can attend panels with actors and filmmakers, and a new LatinXperience Showcase along with…