Maryland Lawmakers Invite Local Teens to Compete in Annual “App” Challenge

Lawmakers are challenging local students to channel their enthusiasm for all things technological to make the app world a better place.

Maryland House Members Split on Restrictions Against Syrian Refugees

If passed, the bill would lead to comprehensive and time-consuming background checks on refugees from Syria, Iraq.

Van Hollen Seeks Medal of Honor for Black World War II Hero

Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen wants the United States to award a Medal of Honor to an African American soldier whose heroism in World War II was undeniable.

Maryland’s Senate Race Heats Up

Minority whip Kathy Szeliga entered Maryland’s Senate race on Tuesday, but the eye of the public still lies on the Democratic primary.

Van Hollen Praises Federal Budget Agreement as “Good Step Forward”

Congressional leaders and the White House have reached a tentative budget deal to set the federal government’s spending framework for the next two years, a move which Rep. Chris Van Hollen, the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, called “a good step forward.”

New Poll Shows Edwards Leading Van Hollen in Senate Race

A new poll shows that Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Fort Washington, leads Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, by 10 percentage points. However, if Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, were to enter the race, he would surge to the top of the polls.

Matthews Tops Maryland’s 8th District Race in Fundraising

Former Marriott executive and TV anchor Kathleen Matthews has pulled ahead in fundraising for the eighth district congressional seat, outpacing State Sen. Jamie Raskin and State Del. Kumar Barve in the third quarter of 2015.

Race to Fill Van Hollen’s Seat Heating Up

A seventh candidate entered the crowded race for Maryland’s 8th congressional district Monday, as the contest to replace Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, in the Montgomery County-based House seat continues to heat up.

Van Hollen and Edwards Battle for Endorsements as Senate Race Heats Up

Rep. Van Hollen has more money and more endorsements, but Rep. Edwards leads the polling. An update on Maryland’s 2016 race for U.S. Senate.

Ruppersberger Decides Against Senate Bid, Will Seek Re-election

After considering a Senate bid, Rep. Ruppersberger decided to run for reelection to his 2nd District House seat rather than seek the Democratic nomination.