House Bill 1184 — the "Not On Our Dime" Act — would let Maryland sue nonprofits over support for Israeli settlement activity; Jewish leaders say it singles out Israel. Lawmakers and advocates are clashing in Annapolis.

An Opinion Works poll finds 73% of Maryland voters back eliminating a tax break for pharmaceutical ads; sponsors say about $24M would go to Medicaid and marketplace subsidies.

A Maryland bill would impose strict noise, air and siting rules on hyperscale data centers — focused on schools and prime farmland.

Amy Miguez, a Severna Park resident and 25-year APD veteran, is serving as Annapolis acting police chief after Edward Jackson's removal. The city will run a search for a permanent chief that will require City Council confirmation.

Lawmakers in Annapolis are closing in on a budget, but a contentious 3% tax on data and IT services has lawmakers and business groups sparring over repeal or carveouts.

Enoch Pratt's president used donor money for international trips, and Penn‑North neighbors say the cash should have fixed a stair‑only branch that blocks access. Tensions between community priorities and donor spending are rising.

After a 13‑year‑old died in a Mount Airy storm drain, his family and state leaders are backing “Mason’s Law” to require protective grates and fund fixes.

An anonymous complaint says a former DOGE engineer told colleagues he had copies of Numident and the Master Death File on a thumb drive; the SSA OIG has opened a probe.

Melvin A. Steinberg, a longtime Maryland lawmaker and lieutenant governor, died on Tuesday at 92. He helped shape higher education, malpractice law and projects like Camden Yards.

A Baltimore County bill would ban masks for officers, including ICE, and require visible ID — but state and federal legal limits could blunt enforcement.

Del. Kathy Szeliga says her campaign may have been the victim of fraud after federal agents flagged a roughly $100,000 discrepancy tied to the committee’s account.

Renters and advocates rallied at Lawyers' Mall in Annapolis urging passage of bills to let local governments limit no‑cause evictions.

A Maryland bill would let investor‑owned utilities build and own renewable projects; supporters tout reliability and jobs while advocates warn of ratepayer risk.