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General Assembly 2026

The Maryland Supreme Court building is shown in Annapolis on June 4, 2026. (Ian Round/The Daily Record)
Jul 13, 2026

Anne Arundel politician residency case: Court explains disqualifying Dove

The Maryland Supreme Court released its reasoning for disqualifying John Dove Jr., a candidate for a General Assembly seat in Anne Arundel County, from the election.

The Maryland State House is shown on the morning of the first day of the 2026 General Assembly, Jan. 14, 2026. (Maximillian Franz/The Daily Record)
Jul 8, 2026

10 highest-paid lobbyists of 2026 MD General Assembly session — and who they work for

Who were the highest-paid lobbyists during the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session, and who were their clients?

Maryland Department of Transportation's Motor Vehicle Administration launched the Plate Where You Live Campaign on June 30, 2026. (MVA)
Jul 7, 2026

MD transportation officials launch ‘Plate Where You Live’ campaign

Maryland launched a statewide effort to encourage residents to properly register their vehicles in the state ahead of new enforcement measures. 

Senate President Bill Ferguson, Gov. Wes Moore and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk sign the fiscal year 2027 budget on April 8, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Jun 30, 2026

Budget, vaccines, judicial ethics: 6 key MD laws going into effect July 1

Here are some key Maryland policies that take effect July 1, from the new budget to vaccinations to contraception.

House Minority Whip Jason Buckel, R-Allegany, and Minority Whip Jesse Pippy, R-Frederick, speak before the floor session on on Jan. 20, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record.
Jun 25, 2026

Glock ban: MD Republicans call on DOJ to review

Maryland Republicans asked the Department of Justice to review legislation poised to ban the sale of Glock pistols.

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Jun 25, 2026

Maryland families are paying the price for failed energy policies

Commentary: Maryland families face rising energy bills due to insufficient in-state power generation and limited relief from the Utility Relief Act, says Del. Jason Buckel.

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Jun 22, 2026

Panel: New energy law won’t fix soaring electric bills alone

Maryland experts discuss the Utility RELIEF Act and say more energy generation and storage are needed to address rising electric bills and demand.

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Jun 22, 2026

The 2026 legislative update of health care laws

Commentary: Maryland's 2026 legislative session introduced laws affecting healthcare staffing, insurance coverage, nursing homes, and data privacy.

Journalism (2) with Umberto Rispoli up defeats Gosger (9) with Irad Ortiz Jr. up to win the running of the 150th Preakness stakes in Baltimore on May 17, 2025. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images via USA TODAY Network)
Jun 18, 2026

MD intends to pay at least $85M for Preakness intellectual property

Maryland plans to acquire intellectual property rights of the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan by matching Churchill Downs' $85 million offer.

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Jun 15, 2026

Marylanders will have to wait for the hospital accountability they deserve

Commentary: Maryland lawmakers failed to pass bipartisan legislation aimed at improving hospital cost transparency and accountability.

An aerial view of an Amazon Web Services Data Center known as US East 1 in Ashburn, Virginia, October 20, 2025. (REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo)
Jun 15, 2026

Maryland’s new energy law intertwines with data center boom

Maryland’s Utility RELIEF Act mandates data centers to pay for electric grid upgrades and register with the Public Service Commission to ease ratepayer costs.

House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk speaks at a bill signing ceremony on April 14, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Jun 11, 2026

Peña-Melnyk calls on utility companies to adhere to policies under Utility RELIEF Act

Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk called on utility companies to follow the Utility RELIEF Act regulations to protect ratepayers and reduce energy costs.