Pockets of the bird flu, a highly contagious respiratory virus, keep showing up on chicken farms on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and in other states each year. This article…
Read more Md. officials, chicken industry say annual bird flu activity is a ‘new normal’ for Eastern Shore – WTOP NewsFor the first time, low-income Marylanders will be able to receive a discounted electricity and gas rate from utilities — lowering their bills without the need for outside…
Read more Discounted energy rates for low-income Marylanders to take effect by 2027 – WTOP NewsThe Maryland Senate could be taking up bills as early as this week to ban agreements between local police and federal immigration authorities and to prohibit masks on…
Read more Md. Senate panel advances bills to ban agreements with ICE, face coverings for law enforcement – WTOP NewsThe holiday light show at Montgomery County’s Brookside Gardens is open for about a month and a half. But preparing for the show, which involves 1.5 million twinkling…
Read more ‘A huge undertaking’: Behind the scenes of a Maryland holiday lights show – WTOP NewsFor a third straight year, Maryland schools made slight gains on the annual report card released Tuesday by the state Department of Education. This article was republished with…
Read more Maryland schools make slight gains on annual report card, but rating system could be changed – WTOP NewsMaryland Health Benefit Exchange officials say delay in Access to Care Act is needed after new Trump immigration and health policies. This article was republished with permission from…
Read more Undocumented residents’ access to Maryland health insurance marketplace delayed – WTOP NewsMaryland officials unveiled a $340 million settlement Thursday and issued a new water quality certification to the Conowingo Dam. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news…
Read more Maryland unveils ‘historic’ $340 million settlement with Conowingo Dam owner – WTOP NewsState officials said Monday they will close the 44-year-old Maryland Correctional Institution at Jessup, citing the prohibitive cost of renovating the Anne Arundel County facility. This article was…
Read more Maryland officials announce closure of Jessup prison, transfer of inmates, workers – WTOP NewsGov. Wes Moore (D) fist-pumps Wednesday for a crowd of his supporters at the J. Millard Tawes Crab and Clam Bake in Crisfield. (Photo by Bryan P. Sears/…
Read more A pilgrimage to Crisfield serves up crabs with a smattering of primary politicsMaryland lawmakers want state residents to read their your utility bill closely this month. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up…
Read more Maryland Democratic leaders tout electricity refund, keep grid operator in the hot seat – WTOP NewsThe August job numbers count jobs located in the state, which means Maryland has lost almost 10% of its federal jobs since the start of the year. This…
Read more Maryland’s federal job losses climb to 15,100, the most in the nation – WTOP NewsConstruction progress is visible on the new Spangdahlem Elementary School being built on Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany April 29,… This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s…
Read more Maryland comptroller: 80% of public schools in need of ‘repair, renovation or replacement’ – WTOP NewsWhenever Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) walks into a room, he’s usually greeted with hugs, handshakes, kisses on the cheek and gratitude for his more than 40 years in…
Read more Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer hosts annual luncheon with longtime friend and colleague, Nancy Pelosi – WTOP NewsThe announcement, which was widely expected, was made in a campaign video in which Moore recounts his historic 2022 campaign, which made him the first Black governor in…
Read more Moore makes re-election bid official, adds staff; Hale is now officially a Republican – WTOP NewsNearly 1,000 Maryland state employees are waiting to learn if they will be allowed to quit their jobs under a voluntary separation that aims to shrink the size…
Read more Close to 1,000 Md. state employees apply for early buyout, await word on acceptance – WTOP NewsEd Hale Sr., a Baltimore businessman, sports team owner and longtime Democrat, ended speculation about his party affiliation and declared Wednesday that he will run for governor as…
Read more Hale cites pragmatism as he switches party affiliation to run for Md. governor – WTOP NewsThe Internal Revenue Service audited Maryland government and taxpayers owe at least $5.4 million for tax year 2020. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners…
Read more Maryland pays out $5.4 million following IRS audit – WTOP NewsMore public bathrooms across the country are adopting adult-sized changing tables for people who have disabilities and need a caregiver’s help. WTOP’s Kate Ryan speaks with Rachel London,…
Read more More local restrooms adding adult-size changing tables to help people with disabilities – WTOP NewsBaltimore City officials can count any votes cast for Question F, the city ballot question that could allow for the redevelopment of Harborplace. This article was republished with…
Read more Supreme Court clears the way for vote on Harborplace redevelopment – WTOP NewsThe state is moving closer to awarding a lucrative 20-year contract to run the concessions operations at BWI Thurgood Marshall… This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s…
Read more Long drama over BWI concessions contract may be nearing a close – WTOP News
