Maryland’s General Assembly gavels in 2017 session

The 2017 session of the Maryland General Assembly began Wednesday amid confusion stemming from federal investigations plaguing Democrats and concern among Republicans over the possible override of several vetoes issued by Gov. Larry Hogan at the end of the 2016 session.

Local garden clubs join in decorating the Maryland State House for the holidays

ANNAPOLIS – Garden clubs from around the state joined in decorating some two dozen Christmas trees inside the Maryland State House with themes honoring the 24 jurisdictions in Maryland. Each garden club was then presented with a certificate of appreciation…

Governor Hogan’s popularity remains high but democrats say re-election is not guaranteed

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland– He refused to endorse the republican party’s presidential candidate eventually saying he would vote against him. But that appears to have only helped Governor Hogan’s popularity in Maryland where the most recent poll shows he had 71% approval…

Post-Labor Day School Start Could Hurt Working Families, Union Says

Though some in tourism-dependent Ocean City cheered Gov. Larry Hogan’s move to force Maryland schools to start after Labor Day, the Maryland State Education Association said it could hurt lower-income families who would be forced to pay for another week of summer child care.

Maryland House of Delegates Votes to Override 2 Hogan Vetoes

This move reflects the sometimes-tense relations between the Republican governor and the Democratic-controlled General Assembly.

Questions Loom Over Effects of State’s Oyster Recovery Efforts on Watermen’s Bottom Lines

While the state seeds the beds, are oystermen missing out?

Special Guests Plate Food for the Homeless and Hungry at Our Daily Bread

Governor Hogan and his wife help serve food before thanksgiving at Our Daily Bread, alongside Comptroller Franchot and his wife. Archbishop William Lori, also stepped in to lend a helping hand in.

State employees request more pay, hold rallies across Maryland

State employees rallied across Maryland to pressure the governor’s administration during their current contract negotiations.

Commission calls for independent panel to redistrict Maryland

A Maryland commission sent recommendations to Gov. Larry Hogan to remediate both congressional and legislative voting districts.

One year after election, Hogan focusing on keeping campaign promises

Governor has cut bridge, road tolls and some agency fees