General Assembly

While new budget forecasts keep recent fiscal projections steady, student enrollment drops could provide Maryland some financial relief.

The Maryland State Board of Education set its legislative priorities for next year, including funding for statewide literacy and math coaches.

A man who spent 308 days in isolation says the system is arbitrarily using a punishment that leaves lasting scars.

A state law going into effect Tuesday requires Maryland landlords to provide tenants with information about mold prevention.

Protections for immigrants passed Monday with minutes to spare before lawmakers’ midnight deadline.

In recent years, Maryland is one of the state most aggressively pursuing carbon neutrality. But a debilitating budget deficit threatens that plan, and continued investment in long-term decarbonization.

Midday covers Crossover Day, where bills must pass into the chamber opposite from where they were proposed. Reporters embedded at the State House discuss which bills are likely to become law and how legislators are tackling the budget deficit.

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service’s internal investigation did not look for problems that may have led to the agent’s death.

Tom speaks with WYPR News Director Matt Bush and Baltimore Banner reporter Hallie Miller about this year's legislative session and Governor Moore's housing agenda.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson joins Midday to share his expectations for the 2024 General Assembly session.