Council hearings pushed the DOT to make operational changes — mapped lights and 24/7 parking enforcement — but unsigned contracts and a 311 backlog mean many repairs are still delayed.

A Dec. 9, 2025 audit found Maryland’s personnel office let payroll and benefits controls lapse, driving big overtime hikes and millions in taxpayer‑funded payments.

Anne Arundel's school board approved a $1.92B FY2027 request with new hires, pay tweaks and major construction projects.

Baltimore's liquor board shifted most evening inspections into daytime shifts, prompting councilmembers and nightlife leaders to demand answers as a House hearing is set.

A federal judge granted Baltimore a partial win in a firefighter’s discrimination suit, dismissing older incidents but leaving January 2013 allegations alive. The split ruling tightens the case window while keeping key claims in play.

Baltimore’s education committee will hear testimony on Feb. 19 about proposed closures affecting Dallas F. Nichols, Renaissance Academy and Baltimore Collegiate. The hearing brings renewed pressure on the district and the school board.

A $102 million DHS purchase of a massive Williamsport warehouse has split Hagerstown, sparking protests, a county resolution and rapid moves by nearby counties to block conversions.

Anne Arundel police will add 'Anne Arundel County Police' patches to officers' vests to avoid being mistaken for ICE after the Glen Burnie shooting.

Anne Arundel County received over $8 million in federal funding for public safety, infrastructure, and support, including domestic violence prevention and emergency response enhancement.

Baltimore Mayor Scott announced key appointments for housing and planning, aiming to address urban development and the city's vacants crisis, including new roles for Timothy Keane, Ren Southard, and Alice Kennedy.

Maryland is automatically mailing unclaimed-property checks under $5,000. Early batches averaged about $500 and thousands more are expected.

A proposed constitutional amendment would stop judges expelled for serious misconduct from running to reclaim their seats.

Lawmakers filed bills this week to let grocery stores sell beer and wine, setting up hearings and a renewed fight between retailers and liquor-store owners.