Baltimore's Inspector General is suing over access to city records with a pro bono lawyer after her oversight board's approval, escalating her dispute with Mayor Scott's administration.

A Maryland bill would create a Henrietta Lacks Commission to oversee life‑sciences ethics, promote education about her life and report annually to the state. Supporters call it a way to honor Lacks and push for health equity.

A flurry of energy bills in Annapolis pitched solar expansion against a push to leave RGGI and measures to protect landowners, as lawmakers hunt for relief from high electric bills.

Baltimore City Council will press BGE at a Wednesday hearing after residents reported sudden winter spikes in gas bills; watchdogs point to rising delivery charges.

Baltimore’s juvenile chief prosecutor told WBAL that DJS lacks the staff and programs to provide individualized treatment as lawmakers weigh changes to juvenile jurisdiction. Advocates point to a watchdog report showing unsafe conditions at youth centers.

The Harford County Board of Education unanimously terminated Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson's contract amid controversy, following an investigation into an incident falsely reported as theft.

City Council adopted an ordinance to raise pay and benefits for commercial security officers; supporters say the change could affect about 4,500 workers.

Linda Batts, Baltimore’s former DPW director of equity, says she was fired after exposing a ‘racially hostile’ workplace and has filed a federal lawsuit alleging retaliation and discrimination.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announces property tax relief strategies for Baltimore residents, including rate reductions and changes to the tax sale process to help homeowners manage their tax obligations.

Baltimore aligns with state law, limiting OIG's access to sensitive data to ensure compliance and integrity while maintaining the body's investigative capability.

Howard County Council passed two emergency bills barring ICE detention centers in the county and limiting ICE access to county facilities, reflecting community support for immigrant residents.

Howard County Council is set to vote on an emergency bill to stop ICE detention centers in private buildings, after community opposition to a facility being developed in Elkridge.

After Harford County Council rejected his first pick, County Executive Bob Cassilly nominated Liliana Norkaitis to the Harford County Board of Education.