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Gov. Wes Moore defended the vote his Redistricting Advisory Commission took as “above-board,” countering critiques about transparency. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/19/m...
Moore defends redistricting commission as 'very transparent'
Gov. Wes Moore defended the vote his Redistricting Advisory Commission took as “above-board,” countering critiques about transparency.
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December 19, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Gov. Wes Moore signed an order to modernize the energy grid, vet state land for new projects and speed deployment of new energy resources. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/19/w...
Moore aims to modernize power grid, vet land for energy projects
Gov. Wes Moore signed an order to modernize the energy grid, vet state land for new projects and speed deployment of new energy resources.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Federal prosecutors argued the prominent former medical malpractice attorney fully understood the risks of representing himself at his attempted extortion trial. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/18/s...
DOJ argues Stephen Snyder was competent to represent himself
Federal prosecutors argued Stephen Snyder fully understood the risks of representing himself at his attempted extortion trial.
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December 18, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Breaking: Senate President Bill Ferguson said the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission will approve a decision tonight to move forward consideration of new congressional maps. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/18/r...
Redistricting commission to recommend new congressional map; Ferguson critiques lack of transparency
In a statement Thursday afternoon, Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said that the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission (GRAC) will approve
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December 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Acknowledging the newly forecasted $1.2 billion structural deficit, a committee approved recommendations to cut and stockpile funds to protect the state from further actions from the Trump administration. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/18/m...
MD lawmakers approve recommendations to help state budget
Maryland lawmakers approved recommendations to cut spending and boost reserves as the state faces a projected $1.2B budget deficit.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Gov. Wes Moore announced new appointments to head state agencies for energy and transportation. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/18/m...
Moore taps new state leaders for transportation and energy
Gov. Wes Moore announced new appointments to head the Maryland Energy Administration and Department of Transportation.
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December 18, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Maryland's top court can expect a new home in Annapolis, thanks to the Maryland Board of Public Works' approval of a multimillion-dollar contract. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/17/m...
Board approves $147M for new MD Supreme Court building
Maryland officials approved a $147M contract to build a new supreme court courthouse in Annapolis, replacing the aging facility.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The Archdiocese of Baltimore faced high risk and significant upside in pursuing the doctrine of charitable immunity. Ultimately, it appears to have deemed the risk too great. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/17/v...
Victims’ lawyers celebrate Baltimore Archdiocese decision to waive charitable immunity
Victims’ attorneys praised the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s decision to waive charitable immunity, clearing the way for abuse settlements in bankruptcy court.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The Maryland Appellate Court ordered a new trial in a Prince George’s County shooting case because certain evidence was obtained without a warrant. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/09/m...
MD court orders new trial in PG shooting due to evidence issues
The Maryland Appellate Court ordered a new trial in a Prince George’s County shooting case because of issues with how evidence was obtained.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Breaking: Gov. Wes Moore is calling a rare special legislative session to confirm the election to replace House Speaker emeritus Adrienne A. Jones. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/09/m...
Moore announces special session to confirm new House speaker
Gov. Wes Moore is calling a rare special legislative session to confirm the election to replace House Speaker emeritus Adrienne A. Jones.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Baltimore and Prince George’s leaders endorse Joseline Peña-Melnyk for Maryland House speaker as she emerges as a front-runner. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/08/p...
Scott, Braveboy back Peña-Melnyk for Maryland House speaker
Baltimore and Prince George’s leaders endorse Joseline Peña-Melnyk for Maryland House speaker as she emerges as a front-runner.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A state department ordered the emergency transfer of individuals being held at the Baltimore-based Maryland Reception, Diagnostics, and Classification Center over concerns for the building’s structure. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/08/m...
Maryland transfers 393 from MRDCC over safety concerns
Maryland DPSCS ordered an emergency transfer from MRDCC after engineers found structural risks, moving 393 incarcerated people and staff.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
While a nine- or ten-figure bill may be looming, a Department of Juvenile Services settlement likely won’t be the General Assembly’s top focus during the 2026 legislative session. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/08/m...
As $1.4B budget deficit looms, abuse cases against DJS loom
A Department of Juvenile Services settlement likely won’t be the General Assembly’s top focus during the 2026 legislative session.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Gov. Wes Moore announced the appointment of four new judges to the Anne Arundel Circuit Court and Baltimore District Court. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/08/m...
New judges appointed in Anne Arundel, Baltimore City
Gov. Wes Moore announced the appointment of four new judges to the Anne Arundel Circuit Court and Baltimore District Court.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Breaking: The Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities stopped short of recommending that an Anne Arundel County judge be removed from office. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/05/m...
Suspension — not removal — recommended for MD judge
The Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities stopped short of recommending that an Anne Arundel County judge be removed from office.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Gov. Wes Moore appointed a new state senator, replacing former Sen. Michael Jackson, whom Moore tapped to head the Maryland State Police. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/05/k...
Moore appoints delegate to District 27 Senate seat Moore Appoints Del. Kevin M. Harris to state Senate
Gov. Wes Moore appointed Del. Kevin M. Harris to Maryland Senate, replacing Michael Jackson, highlighting his military and legislative service. Gov. Wes Moore appointed Del. Kevin M. Harris Friday to ...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:03 PM
President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill is poised to make Maryland pay over $40 million in additional state funding to administer SNAP next fiscal year, analysts say. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/05/m...
MD to pay millions more for SNAP under Trump bill
Trump legislation is poised to make Maryland pay $40 million more in state funding to administer SNAP next fiscal year, analysts say.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Redwood Light 7 LLC, an affiliate of Baltimore-based Byrnes & Associates, is investing big in the long-term reinvention of a key downtown corridor. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/05/r...
Building sale aims to revamp Baltimore's Historic Redwood Walk
Brad Byrnes and his partners in Redwood Light 7 LLC are investing big in the long-term reinvention of a key downtown Baltimore corridor.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
About 60 youths at the Youth Detention Center in Baltimore have endured a week without heat, prompting the Maryland Public Defender to demand fixes. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/04/m...
MD public defender raises alarm over youth detained without heat
About 60 youths at the Youth Detention Center have endured a week without heat, prompting the Maryland Public Defender to demand fixes.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
BREAKING: House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones is resigning her role as the head of the Maryland House of Delegates, just six weeks shy of the 2026 legislative session. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/04/m...
Adrienne Jones steps down as MD House speaker
House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones is resigning her role as the head of the Maryland House of Delegates, six weeks shy of the 2026 session.
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December 4, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Comptroller Brooke Lierman released a report outlining the potential for Maryland to adopt a statewide baby bonds program that she believes could close the racial wealth gap and drive economic prosperity. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/03/m...
Baby bonds could help close the racial wealth gap, MD comptroller says
Comptroller Brooke Lierman released a report outlining the potential for Maryland to adopt a statewide baby bonds program.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The Maryland Supreme court indefinitely suspended a lawyer for his conduct in hundreds of Americans with Disabilities Act “tester” cases. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/03/m...
MD high court suspends lawyer in ADA tester cases
The Maryland Supreme court indefinitely suspended a lawyer for his conduct in hundreds of Americans with Disabilities Act “tester” cases.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Maryland Supreme Court dismissed a case about whether renters can use the rent-escrow process to hold unlicensed landlords accountable — without paying into escrow. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/02/m...
MD Supreme Court denies rent-escrow appeal as moot
The Maryland Supreme Court dismissed a case about whether renters can use the rent-escrow process to hold unlicensed landlords accountable.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Gov. Wes Moore announced $19 million in grants in an effort to quell the state’s teacher shortage and provide more opportunities for young men to join the workforce. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/02/m...
MD invests $19m to expand grow-your-own teacher program
Gov. Wes Moore unveils $19M in grants to expand the Grow-Your-Own Educators Program, to ease the teacher shortage.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The number of abortions performed via telehealth in Maryland has risen 15% since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, new data shows. thedailyrecord.com/2025/12/01/m...
Telehealth abortion care is on the rise in MD
The number of abortions performed via telehealth in Maryland has risen 15% since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, new data shows.
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December 1, 2025 at 10:31 PM