Recent Articles from Hannah Gaskill
Judge orders HUD to halt changes to secure housing grant program
A federal judge ruled that HUD must maintain a program to provide secure housing, temporarily preventing thousands of vulnerable Marylanders.
Moore defends redistricting commission as ‘very transparent’ despite critique from Ferguson, advocates
Gov. Wes Moore defended the vote his Redistricting Advisory Commission took as “above-board,” countering critiques about transparency.
Moore signs order to modernize power grid, vet land for new 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.
Former MDH police captain sentenced to prison for misconduct
Former Maryland Department of Health police captain Astarte Hunt was sentenced to jail and probation after pleading guilty to misconduct in office.
Lawmakers approve recommendations to protect MD from Trump amid $1.2B deficit
Maryland lawmakers approved recommendations to cut spending and boost reserves as the state faces a projected $1.2B budget deficit.
Moore taps new transportation secretary, energy administration director
Gov. Wes Moore announced new appointments to head the Maryland Energy Administration and Department of Transportation.
Redistricting group to recommend new map; Ferguson critiques lack of transparency
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said the commission will approve a decision to move forward consideration of a new congressional map.
Board approves $147M contract 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.
General Assembly overrides Gov. Moore’s veto on reparations commission, other bills
Maryland lawmakers overrode Gov. Wes Moore’s vetoes to revive reparations, climate change and data center impact studies during a General Assembly session.
Peña-Melnyk elected next Md. House speaker
Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk made history on Tuesday when she was unanimously elected as the 109th speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates.
UMBC poll shows Marylanders more concerned with cost of living than redistricting
A UMBC poll finds Maryland voters are far more concerned about the cost of living than mid-cycle redistricting, as lawmakers debate whether to redraw maps.
Gov. Moore announces full funding for RENEW environmental study, reversing course
Gov. Moore reverses veto to fund $500K RENEW Act study, analyzing climate change’s economic impact on Maryland and extreme weather costs.

















