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 [...]
Courtesy: MDOT Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of former Delegate Tony Bridges as Administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), succeeding outgoing MTA Administrator Holly Arnold, effective September 1, 2026. "Tony Bridges brings a rare combination of hands-on transit experience, legislative insight, and an unwavering commitment to Maryland," said Gov. Moore. "From his [...]
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 [...]
Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis from August 3 through August 5 for a special legislative session focused on congressional redistricting. Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk announced that the General Assembly will consider a proposed constitutional amendment clarifying the standards that apply when Maryland draws congressional districts. The session will not [...]
Governor Wes Moore recently announced a major expansion of Maryland’s energy assistance programs that will provide increased support to approximately 200,000 households facing rising utility costs. Beginning July 1, 2026, Marylanders applying for energy assistance through the Maryland Department of Human Services’ Office of Home Energy Programs will see benefits increase by as much as [...]
Hundreds of laws passed during the 2026 Maryland legislative session take effect on Wednesday, July 1, including measures related to local government revenue, vaccine recommendations, early childhood education, utility assistance, transportation funding and alcohol sales. Below are some of the impactful laws that go into effect today, Wednesday, July 1 in Maryland: Task Force to [...]
Members of the Maryland House of Delegates have been asked to reserve two potential timeframes for a special legislative session that could address proposed changes to the Maryland Constitution. In a June 16 letter, House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk wrote “Since the close of session, recent developments have prompted leadership to evaluate whether additional legislative action [...]
Most Maryland lawmakers seeking reelection prevailed in Tuesday’s primary elections, although several incumbents faced competitive challenges and a small number appeared headed for defeat. As of this morning, two state senators and three members of the House of Delegates had either lost or were trailing in their respective races. Some mail-in and provisional ballots remained [...]
