As October begins, Maryland residents and businesses will see a new slate of laws take effect following the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Session. Nearly 300 measures have an October 1 effective date, covering issues ranging from consumer protection and housing to public safety and health care. Here are a handful of the new laws taking [...]
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Photo Courtesy of The Office of Governor Wes Moore Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order this morning establishing a uniform statewide review process for large data center projects in Maryland. The order establishes a uniform review process for data centers requiring 25 megawatts of power or more when a project seeks State [...]
Governor Wes Moore announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) framework outlining the administration’s priorities for the development, deployment, and regulation of AI in Maryland. The framework is organized around three principles: protecting Marylanders from emerging risks, addressing the impact of AI on workers, and establishing safeguards for children. Under the framework, the administration plans to [...]
The Governor’s Office for Children has announced a new pilot program through Maryland’s Young Men and Boys Initiative focused on strengthening literacy, mentorship, and mental wellness for boys and young men across the state. The program brings together the State of Maryland, the Maryland Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, and Boys Who Write, a [...]
Maryland agencies are being asked to prepare for tighter spending as state leaders confront a projected multibillion-dollar structural deficit heading into the 2027 General Assembly session. The Department of Budget and Management has directed executive branch agencies and state universities to develop fiscal 2028 budget requests reflecting reductions of approximately 3%. Two dozen Cabinet-level agencies [...]
Photo courtesy of The Office of Governor Moore Northrop Grumman marked a major milestone in Maryland this week with the opening of its new Propulsion Innovation Center at the company’s Elkton manufacturing and testing facility. Northrop Grumman leaders, employees, local officials, and industry partners were joined by Governor Wes Moore for a ribbon-cutting [...]
Photo Courtesy of The Baltimore Ravens The Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore County have announced a landmark long-term agreement that will keep the team’s headquarters in Owings Mills for decades while supporting major new investment in the Under Armour Performance Center. The agreement strengthens the Ravens’ continued presence in the region and reflects a [...]
Governor Wes Moore has appointed Jeremy Baker to serve as Acting Director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency beginning August 19, 2026. Baker will succeed John Martin, who has led the agency for 6 years and will remain as a senior adviser until his retirement at the end of the year. Baker’s permanent [...]
Maryland legislative leadership has announced that the upcoming Special Session, scheduled for August 3–5, 2026, will be limited exclusively to matters related to congressional redistricting. In a joint letter, pictured below, to members of the General Assembly, Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk directed the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) to accept bill [...]
