Democratic incumbents in what are considered safe seats are using their fundraising power to support the party and its candidates elsewhere, Federal Election Commission filings show.
Selection process for new FBI headquarters back on track and Maryland has two sites
The FBI headquarters has been located in the J. Edgar Hoover Building in the nation’s capital since 1974, but the building is deteriorating.
Federal government moving money-printing facility to Maryland
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing is relocating its currency printing plant from Washington to Beltsville, Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday. The new $1.4 billion facility will be on the campus of the former Beltsville Agricultural…
After House approval of bill legalizing marijuana nationwide, attention turns to Senate
Earlier this month, The House passed a bill legalizing marijuana nationwide. Now the focus shifts to the Senate to see if the Democratic majority passes similar legislation.
Maryland teaming up with Commanders on new stadium site
Maryland is working to keep the Washington Commanders to remain in-state and is offering to build FedEx Field’s replacement stadium on undeveloped land adjacent to the current location.
With House seats up for grabs, calls for redistricting reform grow louder
Advocates for reform say the gerrymandering that district maps are undergoing this cycle is the worst they’ve seen.
Economist weighs effectiveness of sanctions to deter Putin’s advance on Ukraine
Washington – NATO’s sanctions against Russia include limiting the country’s banks’ access to SWIFT. But one economist believes banning oil exports is more powerful than sanctions.
Drivers brace for higher gas prices as Russia invades Ukraine
Gas prices are approaching levels not seen since 2008. Inflation has contributed largely to this. And now, a threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine may push prices higher.
Maryland Democrats back Biden’s sanctions on Russia
After President Biden announced the first round of sanctions on Russia Tuesday after its latest invasion of Ukraine, some of Maryland’s lawmakers joined in support of the president’s actions.
With short blood supplies, Red Cross partners with LGBTQ+ groups to research potential new sources
Almost 300 participants have been recruited for the ADVANCE study that hopes to provide evidence to repeal the current policy that prevents gay and bisexual men from donating blood.