Pam Wood
The Baltimore Banner Reporter-
Laurel Park will temporarily host racing — including the 2026 Preakness Stakes — while Pimlico is rebuilt as part of a $400 million plan. -
A Democratic proposal would reduce the state sales tax to 5% from 6%, but also expand it to an array of services. It's an unpopular idea, but supporters say it's worth considering. -
The Baltimore region has two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives up for election with no incumbent. In one race, there’s a clear front-runner; in another, no one has an advantage, according to new polling. -
The State House in Annapolis has been locked down and people have been told to secure their offices and stay quiet. -
Baltimore native David Rubenstein would become the team control person as the lead investor in a group that also includes Maryland sports legends. -
Carlos Ayala is a Republican from Salisbury who was appointed to the elections board last year by Gov. Wes Moore, following a recommendation from the Maryland Republican Party. -
A new plan for reviving thoroughbred horse racing in Maryland would center the industry around a revitalized Pimlico Race Course in Park Heights that would be owned by a new state entity.
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The Maryland Stadium Authority's website was quietly updated on Thursday evening indicating a lease may be headed to approval. -
Maryland transportation projects could be delayed and local commuter bus service and roadway maintenance face significant cuts as a result of a more-than-$3 billion shortfall in funding the state’s six-year transportation plan, state officials said Tuesday. -
Virginia officials are asking the federal government to pause the efforts to fund and build the FBI’s new headquarters in Greenbelt while an inspector general reviews the process. Maryland officials remain confident the Greenbelt pick will withstand scrutiny.
