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‘Everything on the table’ as Moore, lawmakers seek budget solutions
2 days ago · “The serious fiscal challenges … highlight the need for our leaders to take responsible action to fix our tax system and raise the revenue needed to fund the education, …
Debate on energy and environment obliterated by power line …
5 days ago · The planet's getting warmer, energy demands are higher and costs are skyrocketing, but policymakers were distracted this year by a fight no one saw coming: a planned power line …
Housing advocates aim to build on this year’s wins to push ‘just …
3 days ago · State housing officials, lawmakers and advocates say they hope to build off of legislative successes from last session to move bills across the finish line in the 2025 General …
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5 days ago · A look back at the images of 2024; yeah, you lived through that BY: Maryland Matters Staff - December 31, 2024 The Key Bridge collapsed, Joe Biden became a one-term …
2024 Voter Guide - Maryland Matters
Voting is the cornerstone of democracy, and this year Marylanders have a lot of important decisions to make when casting their ballots — from the very top of the ticket to the bottom. …
Lines drawn in advance of 2025 session, budget debate
Dec 13, 2024 · Lawmakers and Gov. Wes Moore (D) are staking out budget positions with less than a month before the start of the 2025 legislative session that will likely revolve around an …
Wright: Glass ‘more than half full’ on education this year
Dec 26, 2024 · The bill, sponsored by Del. Dana Jones (D-Anne Arundel), was a priority of House Speaker Adrienne Jones’ (D-Baltimore County) so-called “decency agenda,” and was signed …
Democratic electors meet to cast Maryland’s votes in a losing fight
Dec 17, 2024 · The mood was light, even if the end result was bittersweet for those involved. The 10 members of Maryland’s Electoral College met in the State House on Tuesday to officially …
Poll: Economic pressures drive opinions on state government and …
Oct 8, 2024 · Bryan Sears covers the governor and General Assembly, state politics and transportation for Maryland Matters. He has covered the Maryland State House for the last two …