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.

Nancy Pelosi returned to Annapolis to accept a Maryland Senate honor and to celebrate her mother’s induction into the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame. The day mixed state ceremony with family remembrance.

Maryland’s Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a residency dispute that could decide who appears on the June primary ballot in Anne Arundel County.

Baltimore County has begun construction on a $32M replacement for the Wilkens precinct in Catonsville. The two‑story, 34,000‑sq‑ft station adds community space and upgraded security.

House Bill 194 would create a paid apprenticeship pilot at Baltimore City Correctional Center; the House passed it 115–17 and the measure now heads to the Senate.

Signed records and court filings appear to link an $81,000 judgment to Delegate Jeffrie Long, who says he didn't know about the debt. The discrepancy shows up on public disclosures.

Two heavyweight Maryland GOP hopefuls skipped the first primary debate, leaving lower-profile candidates to spar over costs, safety and education.

A state panel found that Anne Arundel’s school board violated Maryland’s Open Meetings Act during fall 2025 redistricting deliberations, renewing local transparency concerns.

House Democrats attached a constitutional amendment to a special‑elections bill that would let voters loosen rules on congressional maps. The move faces steep Senate resistance and legal baggage.

Treasury has launched an 'AI Innovation Series' to explore easing rules on banks' use of AI, setting up a clash between industry aims and watchdog warnings.

District 5 lawmakers urged Delegate Eric Bouchat to resign after he confirmed stepping away from Judiciary committee work and reportedly leaving Annapolis after morning roll calls.

Lawmakers in Annapolis debated allowing historical horse‑racing terminals at off‑track betting parlors — a change that could shift thousands of machines and send the issue to voters.

The NAACP has named former DOJ civil‑rights chief Kristen Clarke as its general counsel to lead voting‑rights, gerrymandering and First Amendment litigation. The hire deepens the group’s courtroom team ahead of a high‑stakes election cycle.