OpenSecrets and federal contracting data show GEO, CoreCivic, CSI and other firms won multibillion‑dollar ICE work as flights, transfers and monitoring surged. The awards have provoked fresh scrutiny and local pushback.

City Councilmembers will introduce charter amendments Monday proposing a mayoral‑removal mechanism, lower veto threshold and new ethics and whistleblower rules.

Near‑unanimous votes in Annapolis create an AG‑led commission to investigate deaths and unmarked graves at the Cheltenham youth facility.

Gov. Wes Moore called the Iran operation a "war of choice" and says Maryland dipped into state reserves to keep SNAP benefits from being cut.

House Bill 17 would let Maryland license online casinos and route proceeds to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, but fiscal notes show the move could shave about 10% off casino floors. The proposal sets licensing rules, a $1M initial fee and mandates live‑dealer studio investment.

A package of eight bills in Annapolis would let workers skip political meetings and change firefighter overtime rules.

Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks and Rep. Sarah Elfreth pressed the FAA to speed changes at BWI, citing noise, soot and health costs.

Jared Taylor, a white nationalist, will speak at Salisbury University on April 29 after a March postponement. Organizers face a roughly $3,500 security fee and widespread criticism.

Mayor Brandon Scott’s $4.98B FY27 proposal pours money into public safety, infrastructure and neighborhood programs while aiming to close a $12M shortfall. The plan now moves to budget hearings this spring.

Councilman David Marks introduced a bill to cap the one-time development impact fee at $35,000 while Baltimore County reviews fee calculations.

A Mount Vernon fundraiser poster listed Mayor Brandon Scott as an endorser of State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, surprising local politicos after months of public tensions.

UMD students are voting in a campus-wide referendum after Tom McMillen’s name appeared in newly released Epstein records; the ballot is symbolic but politically charged.

Council members pressed for details about a sealed $100,000 settlement tied to a lawsuit involving a former top aide — but say court orders and legal limits are blocking disclosure.