Annapolis

Located blocks from the Statehouse, the CNS Annapolis bureau has more reporters dedicated to covering Maryland politics and policy than any other news organization in Maryland.

Maryland lawmakers propose choking off invasive running bamboo

The bill would prohibit property owners from allowing running bamboo to grow on their property without proper upkeep, or allowing it to spread to the adjoining properties or a public right-of-way.

Maryland lawmakers make gun control a session priority

The proposal would prohibit an individual from knowingly wearing, carrying or transporting a firearm onto another person’s property without consent.

Moore budget release begins new governor’s focus on equity

The budget boosts Maryland’s education system, including devoting $500 million from cash reserves to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund.

Delegate looks to expand civil immunity for teachers

The proposed bill, HB0137, aims to protect teachers who intervene in fights or other cases of student misconduct from any civil liability they may face.

Moore’s Inauguration Showcases Maryland’s Diversity

It’s a historic day in Maryland as Wes Moore prepares to be inaugurated as Maryland’s first Black governor and Aruna Miller becomes Maryland’s first Asian-American lieutenant governor. From police vehicles on every corner to the 2,600 chairs laid out across the front of the historic State House, we look at the sights and sounds of this historic event.

Gov.-elect Wes Moore enters office with a unique perspective in mind

Wes Moore has said he wants to build an administration that “looks like the State of Maryland.”

Maryland Makes History with Moore’s Inauguration

Wes Moore became the 63rd governor of Maryland, and the first Black governor in state history. He is the fifth Black governor in U.S. history and only the third elected Black governor. 

Moore’s promise of free pre-kindergarten must balance cost, resources and quality learning

The state promises to expand free pre-K to all children in need in the next 10 years. The governor-elect says it needs to happen sooner.

Moore makes first of hundreds upon hundreds of gubernatorial appointments

These selections are crucial to the running of state government and allow the governor-elect a chance to change the way the state operates under his administration and beyond.

A look at Moore’s early leadership team

His choices include a friend and business partner, a respected legislator, a former Baltimore city official, a previous Maryland governor and others.