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New Research Estimates Cost of Closed Primary Elections, Implementing Partisan Voter Registration
By: Carlo Marcomber “In a closed primary, only voters registered with a political party can participate. Independent voters are excluded...

Maryland Forward
Sep 4, 20251 min read


What the law says about whether Trump can send troops to Baltimore
““The legality of any use of the armed forces domestically is dependent upon which armed forces you’re using, where you are using them...

Maryland Forward
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Where Your Medicines Are Made?
See article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/health/prescription-drugs-manufacturing-tariffs.html

Maryland Forward
Aug 24, 20251 min read


Event Recap: Harford County Townhall
Thanks for everyone who participated tonight in our Harford County Townhall. Only when we come together can we begin to explore...

Maryland Forward
Aug 14, 20251 min read


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


How ranked choice voting works
See Article here: https://apnews.com/projects/ranked-choice-voting-explained/

Maryland Forward
Jul 14, 20251 min read


New poll delivers troubling signs for Democrats
“The Democratic Party’s credibility with voters has plummeted even further since the 2024 election, raising alarm bells as the party...

Maryland Forward
Jul 11, 20251 min read
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