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Patrick Moran of the Maryland chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees announces the union is filing Unfair Labor Practice charges against Gov. Wes Moore's administration. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Dec 23, 2025

MD state employee union files unfair labor practice charges

The union representing state employees filed a series of Unfair Labor Practice charges against Gov. Wes Moore's administration.

From left, State Treasurer Dereck Davis, Gov. Wes Moore and Comptroller Brooke Lierman listen to a speaker at a meeting of the Board of Public Works on March 13, 2024. (Sapna Bansil/Capital News Service)
Oct 21, 2025

BPW approved over 300 MD state employee buyouts

Maryland’s Board of Public Works is set to approve 332 state employee buyouts, saving over $10 million and eliminating over 500 positions.

Trump plan to curb drug costs dealt setback in court
Dec 30, 2021

Judge: Some Maryland retirees have contract right to prescription benefits

A federal judge has agreed that certain retired Maryland employees have a contractual right to prescription drug benefits, but also found in a ruling issued Thursday that current employees have […]

Gov. Larry Hogan speaks to the news media at a breakfast meeting of business leaders and students at Goucher College on Nov. 2, 2021. (Bryan Sears/The Daily Record)
Nov 24, 2021

Maryland’s ‘middle officers’ would see biggest salary bumps under proposal

Salaries for Maryland's constitutional offices could all increase under a proposal submitted by a state commission.

Report gives rare glimpse into opposition research on Larry Hogan
Sep 25, 2018

Hogan comments on parental leave draw sharp rebuke from Jealous

State employees who become new parents will have access to expanded leave under a new program announced by Gov. Larry Hogan.

For a mayor and a governor, a test of leadership
May 6, 2015

Hogan gives raise to state employees

Gov. Larry Hogan Wednesday said he will spend $68 million earmarked for a 2 percent cost-of-living increase for state employees. The announcement comes at the same time the governor declared May 6 State Employee Recognition Day. “State employees are the backbone of our government and it is an honor to serve the people of Maryland alongside them,” said Governor Hogan. “What I witnessed [...]

May 17, 2013

Eye Opener: What the new gas tax will pay for

A few government and politics headlines for Friday:

Sep 4, 2012

Eye Opener: State government could continue to shrink

After a long holiday weekend, here's a few government headlines to get you back in the working mood. ...

Aug 31, 2012

Md. has service reduction day for state employees

ANNAPOLIS — It’s a service reduction day for state employees in Maryland. State workers will be observing it on Friday. On such days, the state significantly reduces routine state operations […]

Apr 18, 2012

State employees unveil “Doomsday Clock” for cuts

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland state employees will be unveiling a “Doomsday Clock” to count down when a half a billion in budget cuts will take effect, unless a special session is […]

Mar 12, 2012

Maryland’s $100K earners up 6% from 2010

Last year, 5,522 state employees brought home paychecks that added up to $100,000 or more, according to salary figures from the comptroller’s office. That’s about 6 percent of most full-time […]

Feb 8, 2012

Board of Public Works approves $2.4B prescription drug contract

ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved a $2.4 billion prescription drug contract for state employees. The board voted 2-1 on Wednesday to award the contracts to […]

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