Politics

Maryland Advances Bill to Restrict Student Cellphone Use in Schools

Legislation would ban phones during school hours with some exceptions, sparking mixed reactions from parents and students.

Former Maryland State Sen. Paula Hollinger dies at 85

Hollinger, a Democrat, sponsored major health care and abortion rights legislation during her 30-year career in Annapolis.

Maryland Senate Approves $2.5M for Eastern Shore Behavioral Health School

The funding will support a new special education facility to serve students on the Eastern Shore.

Lawmakers Bypass TSA Lines as Airport Delays Mount Amid Funding Dispute

House Democrat Minority Whip Kathleen Clark escorted past security as TSA agents await pay during DHS budget impasse

Governor Proposes Supplemental Budget to Address DDA Funding Shortfalls

Additional $36 million allocated to close budget gap for Maryland's Developmental Disabilities Administration

Maryland Advocates Warn of Devastating Cuts to Disability Services

Proposed $126 million in budget reductions could slash caregiver wages by 50%, impacting thousands of vulnerable residents

ICE Deploys Personnel to Baltimore Airport

Additional DHS staff brought in to assist TSA with security checkpoints amid long lines

Washington County Leaders Join Maryland Bid to Block Proposed ICE Facility

Activists and local officials oppose plans for a large ICE detention center near Hagerstown.

Montgomery County Hosts Citizenship Clinic for Immigrants

Event aims to provide legal support amid national political tensions

Thousands Rally Across Maryland for 'No Kings' Protests

Demonstrations condemn Trump administration policies on immigration, war, and human trafficking

Middletown Residents Protest Against Monarchy

Demonstrators gather for 'No Kings' rally, echoing nationwide calls for democratic reforms.

Thousands Protest Trump at Baker Park Rally

Demonstrators gather to oppose former president's influence in 'No Kings' march

Supreme Court to Review Pregnancy Retaliation Lawsuit

Case centers on pleading requirements for defendants in civil lawsuits.

Maryland Court Blocks Climate Lawsuit Against Fossil Fuel Companies

Advocates call on U.S. Supreme Court to clarify federal climate laws and regulations.

Maryland High Court Rejects Municipal Climate Change Damages Suit

Ruling finds federal law preempts local governments' claims against energy companies