Maryland Politics

Far-right Maryland legislator Dan Cox, who won the Republican primary for governor, said he would fight COVID-19 restrictions and advance policies of former President Donald Trump if he wins the general election in November. 

Maryland legislator Dan Cox, who won the Republican primary for governor, said he would fight COVID-19 restrictions and advance policies of former President Donald Trump if he wins the state’s general election in November. Here are highlights from his interview with News4’s Tracee Wilkins.

Vexed by low poll numbers and a lack of financial support, Democrat Rushern L. Baker III suspended his campaign for governor on Friday, Maryland Matters reports.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced vetoes of 18 bills, including a measure that would have allowed voters who forget to sign their mail-in ballot to do so after mailing to get it counted. The Republican governor also vetoed a bill that would have allowed union dues to be tax deductible, as well as a bill that would have stayed...

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Maryland lawmakers have concluded their 90-day legislative session

Gov. Larry Hogan has announced vetoes of measures the General Assembly presented to him last week

Maryland lawmakers have passed legislation to create a paid family leave program

A Maryland Democratic Party official and longtime party donor has resigned after an email she sent questioning the electability of Black candidates in the state’s governor’s race

Although Maryland’s 2022 governor’s race doesn’t drawing as much national attention as some races, money is pouring in from out of state.

The Maryland House advanced legislation to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, if voters approve a constitutional amendment.

Maryland candidate for governor Doug Gansler has announced his running mate.

Maryland lawmakers are gathering in Annapolis for their 90-day legislative session

Prince George’s County’s state’s attorney is calling for legislation requiring ghost guns to have serial numbers. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins reports.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has vetoed more than a dozen measures passed by the General Assembly

One Prince George’s County resident after another described their loved one’s fatal encounter with police brutality. Some survived; others did not.  “My cousin sat in a car handcuffed and was shot six times,” Nikki Owens said about her cousin William Green and started to cry.  “You really don’t treat a dog the way they treated my son. They shot...

Legislators in Annapolis are considering a number of police reform bills. The General Assembly crafted legislation that helped shape police protections across the nation, and now some lawmakers are hoping the reform measures will have the same impact. Prince George’s County Bureau Chief Tracee Wilkins’ reports.

Security is tight in Annapolis and Richmond amid concerns about armed protests, which could turn violent. News4’s Chris Gordon reports.

Maryland lawmakers have gathered for the first day of their annual 90-day legislative session in a Capitol setting transformed by precautions against the coronavirus