Maryland Politics

The Vax Act decouples Maryland from federal vaccine recommendations after some recent controversial changes, and the state will now require short-term rentals to add fire safety equipment

Lawmakers have left Annapolis for the year, and Gov. Wes Moore says his administration helped deliver on affordability promises. But early redistricting continues to linger and closing an even bigger projected state budget deficit is likely in the governor’s future.

Baltimore County Republican is retiring after 12 years in the legislature.

The governor signed off on a balanced budget Wednesday morning, but questions around how state officials plan to balance an impending $3 billion deficit are underway.

About 48% of Marylanders approve of the job the Democratic governor is doing, while 42% disapprove and 9% aren’t sure.

The General Assembly’s landmark energy relief package is inching its way to the Senate floor, but not all climate advocates are happy about the energy program changes.

James Appel, a Maryland Republican Party official, was indicted on federal charges of wire fraud and money laundering charges, court records show.

NPR sits down with Gov. Moore.

The House of Delegates has given final approval to a balanced state budget, as well as initial approval of a redistricting Constitutional amendment that is on track to die in the Senate.

More than 50 doctors wrote an open letter about the public health problems.