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Poll: 50% approve of Gov. Wes Moore, but support softens with Democrats
“Half of Marylanders give positive marks to Gov. Wes Moore’s performance in office, according to a new poll from two Annapolis-based...
Maryland Forward
Aug 11, 20251 min read
The Feds Deliver A Heartbreaking Blow To A Project In Worcester County
“Nearly $1 million has been stripped from the town of Berlin. The money would have been crucial in the town's efforts to bridge the gap...
Maryland Forward
Aug 9, 20251 min read
Trump denies Maryland’s request for FEMA aid after devastating floods
“ From May 12 to 14, extreme rainfall caused water to rise to a historic 12.4 feet in Georges Creek, which spilled over and forced...
Maryland Forward
Aug 3, 20251 min read
Elections board seeks dismissal of unaffiliated voter lawsuit
See article here: https://marylandmatters.org/briefs/elections-board-seeks-dismissal-of-unaffiliated-voter-lawsuit/
Maryland Forward
Aug 2, 20251 min read
Is Maryland About to Enter the Gerrymander Arms Race?: Maryland House Leader Considers Further Gerrymandering
Last Tuesday, the Maryland House Majority Leader, Delegate David Moon, announced that he is introducing legislation to redraw Maryland's...
Maryland Forward
Jul 30, 20252 min read
Maryland homeless students increase by a quarter in past 6 years
“The number of homeless students in Maryland has risen by 24% over six years thanks to soaring rents and improved identification of...
Maryland Forward
Jul 21, 20251 min read
SUN: Baltimore County Council begins review of redistricting maps
“BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD (WBFF) — The Baltimore County Council is facing a busy next two months as it works toward adopting a new...
Maryland Forward
Jul 11, 20251 min read
Lobbyist Donations Up by 75% - Moore has collected the most money, records show
“Lobbyists seeking to influence Maryland officials donated about $2.6 million to the campaigns of those official since the last statewide...
Maryland Forward
Jul 9, 20251 min read
DC area gets an ‘F’ for air quality, according to new report
“The 2025 “State of the Air” report found that the air quality in the region has dropped from a “C” grade in pollution in 2024 to an...
Maryland Forward
Jul 5, 20251 min read
UMCES’s Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card Shows Declined Health from 2024, Presents Long-Term Improvement
“The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) released its 19th annual Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card,...
Maryland Forward
Jul 1, 20251 min read
District 5 Republican files one day before Frederick City Council candidacy deadline
See article here: https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/continuing_coverage/election_coverage/district-5-republican-files-one-day-before...
Maryland Forward
Jul 1, 20251 min read
Maryland voters sue election board over ‘unconstitutional’ closed primaries
“The Maryland State Board of Elections has been sued by five politically unaffiliated voters, who say using taxpayer money to fund...
Maryland Forward
Jun 30, 20251 min read
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