As the Maryland General Assembly concludes its session, Gov. Wes Moore has signed a $70.8 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2027 — one that closes a projected spending shortfall without raising taxes or fees.
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Democrats tout accomplishments, but say they’re scrambling to get more done. Republicans say they’re frustrated Marylanders didn’t get a break on more bills.
Maryland lawmakers pass emergency bill to address the state’s blue catfish problem
Maryland lawmakers are looking for more ways to reduce the invasive blue catfish population in the Chesapeake Bay and better protect its waterways.
Maryland braces for increased immigration enforcement with dozens of bills
In the midst of ICE crackdowns across the country, Maryland lawmakers introduced more immigration bills this session than in the past 15 years.
House Speaker Peña-Melnyk says she’s aiming to “meet the moment.”
Peña-Melnyk said there’s more to do before the session ends: ‘We’re trying to make sure that when we leave here and adjourn, the people are in a better place.’
Cheltenham investigation bill moves forward with little opposition
The state-led investigation into the Cheltenham Youth Detention Center is continuing to push through the Maryland Legislature, with a revised bill advancing through the House of Delegates.
Advocates rally against disability services cuts as budget heads to Gov. Moore
Gov. Moore’s proposed budget would cut $126 million from the Developmental Disabilities Administration, a move advocates warn will harm thousands of Marylanders.
Gov. Moore’s job performance approval dips below 50% in latest UMBC poll
Among the respondents, 48% approved of the job Moore is doing, 42% disapproved and 9% said they weren’t sure.
Maryland lawmakers commemorate second anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse
Gov. Wes Moore and others laid a wreath Thursday at the site of the Key Bridge collapse to honor the six construction workers killed there two years ago.
‘We could lose a life, God forbid:’ Lawmaker pushes to add seat belts to some new school buses
Del. Deni Taveras, D-Prince George’s, said the bill she reintroduced could better protect students on Maryland’s roads. Opponents worry about the cost.