Social Circle leaders and neighbors have mobilized after news that DHS may convert a million‑plus warehouse into an ICE detention hub, raising infrastructure and legal fights. Local officials are demanding transparency and several counties have already moved to block similar projects.

Baltimore County officials are addressing concerns over a potential new ICE facility in Hunt Valley, with emergency meetings and proposed legislation to prevent new detention centers.

Rep. Jamie Raskin says overcrowded holding rooms at the Fallon Federal Building are 'appalling' after an oversight visit. Maryland lawmakers and advocates are demanding answers.

Congressman Jamie Raskin reported severely overcrowded conditions at a Baltimore ICE facility, which lacks adequate amenities for detainees. He called for congressional oversight and reforms.

A fiscal‑2024 single audit warns the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore that lax bookkeeping and missing procurement rules may have left taxpayer money vulnerable.

An OIG synopsis says Baltimore used $516,150 in ARPA funds to pay Artscape performers and reallocated hundreds of thousands without required approvals.

Delegate Bob Long joined House Republicans introducing bills in Annapolis to require photo ID at polls and enroll Maryland in SAVE for citizenship verification.

TABCO warns Baltimore County’s FY27 budget could cut 595 positions and raise class sizes to 25 students, and union leaders pressed the county executive at a Parkville town hall. The district says the proposal preserves salary commitments while trimming new spending.

Gov. Wes Moore used Wednesday’s State of the State to unveil a $70.8B budget and a package of bills on housing, education, public safety and AI.

Wes Moore, Maryland Governor, will emphasize economic growth, education, and energy costs while sidelining redistricting in his State of the State address. His $70.8 billion budget proposal focuses on fiscal prudence, amidst political tensions.

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.