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Aug 27, 2025

DHCD announces Main Street MD grants

The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded nearly $1 million for economic development and growth in Maryland. 

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Dec 3, 2023

‘Fairly serious cuts’ expected for Md. transportation projects, services

With Maryland projected to be short billions of dollars for its long-term transportation projects, state lawmakers next session may have to scale back high-profile plans.

Supreme Court could put new limits on voting rights lawsuits
Sep 29, 2022

Court of Special Appeals panel denies Cox’s request for stay on mail ballot counting order

A three-judge panel of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals has denied a request to stay a lower court order that would allow mail-in ballots to be counted as early as Saturday.

Lord Benjamin’s 15 minutes of fame
Apr 7, 2022

Lord Benjamin’s 15 minutes of fame

In the state capital you can’t swing a dead cat without hitting a portrait of a lord, lady or other more important figure in Maryland history. But the story of […]

Daily Record government affairs reporter Bryan P. Sears speaks with Mileah Kromer in a free webinar discussion Monday, March 14.
Mar 14, 2022

Watch: Eye On Annapolis webinar addresses poll findings, state’s COVID response, more

Daily Record government affairs reporter Bryan P. Sears hosted Mileah Kromer and Sen. Clarence Lam for a free webinar discussion Monday, March 14, as part of the Eye on Annapolis series focusing on the 2022 General Assembly session.

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Mar 10, 2022

Eye on Annapolis webinar to focus on politics, health department issues March 14

Daily Record government affairs reporter Bryan P. Sears will host Mileah Kromer and Sen. Clarence Lam in a free webinar discussion at 10 a.m. Monday, March 14, as part of the Eye on Annapolis series focusing on the 2022 General Assembly session.

DOJ opens criminal investigation over Md., Calif. COVID-19 masks contracts
Feb 14, 2022

Mask requirement to end Feb. 22 in Maryland state buildings

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland will stop requiring masks in state buildings next week, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday. The governor cited continuing improvements in state health metrics relating to COVID-19. Hospitalizations […]

Hogan unveils $2M lottery program to encourage boosters
Feb 10, 2022

Maryland governor calls to end school mask requirement

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan called on the State Board of Education on Thursday to stop requiring face coverings in schools. Hogan cited the state’s improving health metrics, a […]

The $200,000 Senate conference studio is called a ‘good investment’ by Senate President Bill Ferguson, who says it will help lawmakers communicate with constituents. (THE DAILY RECORD/BRYAN P. SEARS)
Jan 14, 2022

Maryland Senate has new digs for its news conferences

Senate President Bill Ferguson spent $200,000 renovating a room for use as a space for news conferences.

How lawmakers do business will change profoundly in 2021 General Assembly session
Jan 10, 2022

COVID again leads to rule changes for Maryland General Assembly session

An ongoing pandemic will again affect Maryland’s upcoming General Assembly session. The state finds itself in a new, more intense surge of COVID-19 because of the more transmissible omicron strain. […]

Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman
Jan 10, 2022

Laura Neuman announces bid for Maryland governor as Democrat

Former Republican Anne Arundel County executive and entrepreneur Laura Neuman announced her bid for Maryland governor as a Democrat.

How lawmakers do business will change profoundly in 2021 General Assembly session
Jan 10, 2022

COVID again leads to rule changes for Maryland General Assembly session

An ongoing pandemic will again affect Maryland's upcoming General Assembly session.