The BPD has met compliance in two more areas of the federal consent decree, following efforts spurred by Freddie Gray's 2015 death. Progress includes new officer recruitment and technological advances, with 82% of mandates on track.

A federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Transportation unlawfully withheld $1 billion in electric vehicle infrastructure funding, ordering the release of funds to plaintiff states.

Baltimore's inspector general, Isabel Cumming, struggles with limited access to records for her investigations, impeding the oversight of city operations.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore introduced the Lower Bills and Local Power Act to help reduce utility costs, revamp energy infrastructure, and promote local clean energy projects using funds from the Strategic Energy Investment Fund.

The State’s Attorney’s Office in Baltimore is ending its partnership with MONSE over concerns of undisclosed evidence impacting prosecutions and defendants' rights.

The Harford County Council rejected County Executive Bob Cassilly's nominee for the school board, complicating the replacement process after the board president's resignation.

The Maryland commission has approved a congressional map that may favor Democrats, criticized for potentially disrupting communities and gerrymandering. The map, facing legislative scrutiny, aims to reflect underrepresented communities' will.

Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced he will not run for governor again in 2026, potentially prompting other GOP candidates to enter the race.

Maryland volunteer fire departments will receive $167,314 in grants for rural wildfire protection from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Forest Service.

Baltimore County schools' superintendent proposes a $2.49 billion budget for FY 2027, to focus on academia, safety, and staff, despite planning for larger class sizes and staffing reductions.

Baltimore's Attorney Bates presents a legislative agenda, including the "T.I. Bill" for arrest warrant reform and the Ny’Kayla Strawder Act for firearm storage penalties, while opposing certain juveniles' crime bills.

Baltimore City Schools' $5 million AI weapon detection system faces scrutiny for high false alarm rates and underperformance, leading the City Council Public Safety Committee to question its cost-effectiveness and efficacy.

Baltimore Del. Caylin Young resigned from his city role following an assault charge but remains a state official. His resignation is effective since January 8. He is accused of physically assaulting someone on New Year's Day.