Maryland to face nearly $1.4 billion budget deficit in 2026 legislative session
The deficit is about five times larger than the predicted amount of $300 million in March, according to the spending affordability briefing.
Trump signs government funding bill, ends longest shutdown in US history
The 43-day shutdown left many Americans without food stamps and furloughed hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
College Park City Council asks state to evaluate site for affordable family, senior housing
The city council hopes to transform an underused site next to the Hollywood Shopping Center into a place for affordable family and senior housing.
Trump administration demands state leaders undo full SNAP payments
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore had allotted $62 million from the Fiscal Responsibility Fund for SNAP benefits for Maryland residents.
Gov. Wes Moore starts Maryland redistricting efforts amid national voter map battle
As midterm elections approach, U.S. President Donald Trump is tactfully trying to avoid Democrats gaining at least three more seats in Congress.
Gov. Wes Moore announces $62M for SNAP benefits
The funding comes after the federal government shutdown, now on day 35, froze SNAP benefits.
Here’s what to know about the nationwide pause in SNAP benefits
About 680,000 Maryland residents who rely on federal food assistance programs will not receive their November benefits.
Maryland officials concerned about layoffs after federal government shutdown
Gov. Wes Moore said in a press conference Wednesday morning that the shutdown was avoidable and will directly hurt Maryland residents.
New Microsoft center at UMD continues effort to increase statewide quantum research
The research center will allow the company’s engineers to collaborate with university community members and bring quantum experts to the state.
Gov. Moore announces reelection bid amid presidential run speculation
Moore was elected for the position in 2022, making him Maryland’s first Black governor and the third Black governor to be elected in United States history.