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Maryland has recorded 38 heat-related deaths so far this year, the second-highest total in the last 15 years, with two months left in the heat season, according to the latest data from the Maryland Department of Health. marylandmatters.org/2026/08/01/s...

State records 31 heat deaths in the month, pushing total to second-highest in 15 years - Maryland MattersMaryland has recorded 38 heat-related deaths so far this year, the second-highest total in the last 15 years, with two months left in the heat season, according to the latest data from the Maryland De...marylandmatters.org

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore officially took over as National Governors Association chair Saturday, assuming the prominent position just ahead of a high-stakes national election that could reset the balance of power in Washington and across the states. marylandmatters.org/2026/08/02/m...

Moore touts friendship with GOP governor as he takes over national association - Maryland MattersMaryland Gov. Wes Moore officially took over as National Governors Association chair Saturday, assuming the prominent position just ahead of a high-stakes national election that could reset the balanc...marylandmatters.org

Despite what conservatives say, democratic socialism is not anti-capitalist and is certainly not communism, writes Kalman Hettleman, but is squarely within the politics of most left-of-center Democrats. It's only scary because we let Republicans paint it that way. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/31/a...

A voters guide to democratic socialism: It isn’t what most people think - Maryland MattersDespite what conservatives say, democratic socialism is not anti-capitalist and is certainly not communism, writes Kalman Hettleman, but is squarely within the politics of most left-of-center Democrat...marylandmatters.org

An odor of marijuana is not normally sufficient cause for police to conduct a search, but it can be if police determine that the occupants of a car are minors and thus prohibited from possessing cannabis, according to a new court ruling. marylandmatters.org/2026/08/01/s...

Smell of cannabis can trigger a police search if it's not the only factor, court rules - Maryland MattersAn odor of marijuana is not normally sufficient cause for police to conduct a search, but it can be if police determine that the occupants of a car are minors and thus prohibited from possessing canna...marylandmatters.org

Senate President Bill Ferguson names a new senior adviser just days before the start of the special session, Jana Davis steps down at the Chesapeake Bay Trust and St. Mary's College joins schools extending a hand to Howard University students, in political notes. marylandmatters.org/2026/08/01/t...

Trial by fire in the Senate, a Bay Trust shuffle and more help for Howard, in political notes - Maryland MattersSenate President Bill Ferguson names a new senior adviser just days before the start of the special session, Jana Davis steps down at the Chesapeake Bay Trust and St. Mary's College joins schools exte...marylandmatters.org

A federal judge Friday dismissed extortion charges against Sen. Dalya Attar and two co-defendants, saying alleged attempts to coerce a political opponent did not rise to the level of extortion, which requires an attempt to get "tangible, transferrable things." marylandmatters.org/2026/08/01/j...

Judge dismisses extortion counts against Sen. Dalya Attar, co-defendants - Maryland MattersA federal district judge Friday dismissed extortion charges against Sen. Dalya Attar and two co-defendants, saying alleged attempts to coerce a political opponent did not rise to the level of extortio...marylandmatters.org

U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro moved Friday to dismiss the case against David Hearn, the Bethesda resident charged with felony vandalism for damages to the Reflecting Pool, blaming the damage on "rushed and botched" work by the contractor instead. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/31/r...

Prosecutors drop vandalism charges for Reflecting Pool damage, blame ‘contractor error’ - Maryland MattersU.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro moved Friday to dismiss the case against David Hearn, the Bethesda resident charged with felony vandalism for damages to the Reflecting Pool, blaming the damage on...marylandmatters.org

States will have to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, after a federal judge denied a request from 25 Democratic-led states, including Maryland, to pause implementation of the rule. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/31/r...

Judge rejects states’ bid to block Medicaid work rules - Maryland MattersStates will have to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement new Medicaid work requirements, after a federal judge denied a request from 25 Democratic-led states, including Maryland, to pause implementatio...marylandmatters.org

Harford County officials and residents are concerned by a proposal for a utility-scale battery storage facility on a hillside along “pristine” Deer Creek, a tributary to the Susquehanna River. It's one of four such facilities currently under review by the state. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/30/h...

Harford County residents fight back against battery storage proposal - Maryland MattersHarford County officials and residents say they’re concerned by a proposal for a utility-scale battery storage facility on a hillside along the “pristine” Deer Creek, a tributary to the Susquehanna Ri...marylandmatters.org

Maryland got deeper into the horse-racing business Thursday, announcing it has finalized its purchase of the rights to the Preakness Stakes and the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for $85 million. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/31/p...

State finalizes deal to buy rights to Preakness for $85 million - Maryland MattersMaryland got deeper into the horse-racing business Thursday, announcing it has finalized its purchase of the rights to the Preakness Stakes and the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes for $85 million.marylandmatters.org

On July 30, 2016, Ellicott City was hit with the first of two “1,000-year floods” in two years, leaving deaths and severe property damage in their wake. A decade later work continues on projects, including a massive tunnel, to protect the town from future floods. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/30/1...

10 years after deadly Ellicott City flood, what’s being done to prevent another? - Maryland MattersOn July 30, 2016, Ellicott City was hit with the first of two “1,000-year floods” in two years, leaving deaths and severe property damage in their wake. A decade later work continues on projects, incl...marylandmatters.org

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said Thursday the state would provide an $800 credit and expedited admission processing for any of the hundreds of incoming Howard University freshmen who were abruptly told last week that they no longer had a place at the school. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/30/m...

Moore offers late admission, $800 credit for students disenrolled at Howard University - Maryland MattersMaryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said Thursday the state would provide an $800 credit and expedited admission processing for any of the hundreds of incoming Howard University freshmen who were abruptly tol...marylandmatters.org

The Department of Homeland Security said it is not planning to send ICE agents to voting sites this fall, after Senate Democrats, including both from Maryland, wrote a letter raising concerns about the possibility of armed federal agents at polling places. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/30/r...

Trump administration rules out mass ICE enforcement at the polls in midterms - Maryland MattersThe Department of Homeland Security said it is not planning to send ICE agents to voting sites this fall, after Senate Democrats, including both from Maryland, wrote a letter raising concerns about th...marylandmatters.org

President Donald Trump said he will expand an initiative for veterans to quickly obtain commercial driver’s licenses, as his administration attempts to fill vacancies in the trucking industry after pausing license renewals recently for foreign-born truck drivers. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/30/r...

Trump looks to veterans to fill trucking jobs after booting immigrants from industry - Maryland MattersPresident Donald Trump said he will expand an initiative for veterans to quickly obtain commercial driver’s licenses, as his administration attempts to fill vacancies in the trucking industry after pa...marylandmatters.org

The former Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania is on track to be relicensed and producing electricity again by the middle of 2027, say federal regulators, who still face community fears fueled by memories of the plant’s 1979 partial meltdown. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/30/r...

Concerns linger as former Three Mile Island nuclear plant moves toward 2027 restart - Maryland MattersThe former Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania is on track to be relicensed and producing electricity again by the middle of next year, federal regulators say, but community fears fu...marylandmatters.org

Marylanders looking to testify during next week’s special session on congressional redistricting will have their chance Monday afternoon, but speakers will be limited and sign-up must be done in advance. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/29/m...

Maryland lawmakers open limited window for public testimony on redistricting - Maryland MattersMarylanders looking to testify during next week’s special session on congressional redistricting will have their chance Monday afternoon, but speakers will be limited and sign-up must be done in advan...marylandmatters.org

One day after Holly Arnold announced she was stepping down from leading the Maryland Transit Administration, the governor’s office announced Wednesday her replacement will be former Del. Tony Bridges. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/29/f...

Former Baltimore delegate will take over as leader of Maryland Transit Administration - Maryland MattersOne day after Holly Arnold announced she was stepping down from leading the Maryland Transit Administration, the governor’s office announced Wednesday her replacement will be former Del. Tony Bridges.marylandmatters.org

The Trump administration has for more than a year used personal information airline passengers provide to the Transportation Security Administration for immigration enforcement, according to documents obtained by a government watchdog group. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/29/r...

TSA shares passengers’ personal information with immigration enforcement, documents show - Maryland MattersThe Trump administration has for more than a year used personal information airline passengers provide to the Transportation Security Administration for immigration enforcement, according to documents...marylandmatters.org

The unauthorized U.S. immigrant population grew to its highest level ever by mid-2024, increasing to 15.8 million after hovering at about 11 million since 2010, according to data released Wednesday by a nonpartisan think tank that tracks migration. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/29/r...

Number of unauthorized immigrants hit new high of nearly 16 million in 2024, report says - Maryland MattersThe unauthorized U.S. immigrant population grew to its highest level ever by mid-2024, increasing to 15.8 million after hovering at about 11 million since 2010, according to data released Wednesday by...marylandmatters.org

Test results released Tuesday by the Maryland State Department of Education show public school students making steady progress in math and language arts proficiency, but wide gaps still remain between the scores of different demographic groups. marylandmatters.org/2026/07/29/m...

Maryland students continue minimal gains on test scores, but demographic gaps remain - Maryland MattersTest results released Tuesday by the Maryland State Department of Education show public school students making steady progress in math and language arts proficiency, but wide gaps still remain between...marylandmatters.org