The list of certified candidates to appear on Maryland's primary election ballots in May includes Donald J. Trump. Dozens of Marylanders wrote to the Secretary of State, urging her to disqualify Trump, and I read those letters and emails: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...
Dozens of Marylanders urged Secretary of State Susan Lee to keep Donald Trump off of the state’s Republican primary election ballot, citing the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which bans an...
In November, Maryland voters will be asked to put reproductive rights (including abortion) into the state constitution. A coalition launched an effort today to urge voters to vote "yes." 📸: Ulysses Muñoz www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...
The language that would be added to the state constitution would declare that “every person ... has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom.” And that freedom includes, but is not limited to...
Black state lawmakers in Annapolis unveiled an ambitious agenda on Thursday, aiming to promote the health and prosperity of Black Marylanders across the state. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...
“We are spurring and leading change and a more just society in our work here in Annapolis every single day, as well as in our communities,” said Del. Jheanelle Wilkins of Prince George’s County,...
Maryland's General Assembly has a new caucus -- the Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus. The first co-chairs are Sen. Shelly Hettleman and Del. Jared Solomon. Read more about why they formed the caucus and what they hope to do: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...
Twenty state lawmakers have created the Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus, joining their voices to speak out against antisemitism and hate crimes, while also promoting Jewish culture and heritage.
How a man accused of rioting with election deniers came to oversee Maryland elections. The nominating and vetting process did not stop Carlos Ayala from being seated on the Maryland State Board of Elections. From Brenda Wintrode and me: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...
Candidates for the board positions are recommended to the governor’s office by the main political parties and vetted by the executive and legislative branches before the Senate decides whether to co...
💰Fundraiser-in-chief: Over the past year, Gov. Wes Moore raised $4M+ for his own campaign and the Maryland Democratic Party, plus another $1.3M for President Biden's re-election effort. Full reports are due at midnight Wednesday: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...
Gov. Wes Moore helped raise more than $4 million combined for himself, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and the Maryland Democratic Party in the past 12 months, according to his team. Full campaign finance repor...
This story will be updated: The Baltimore Sun, the city's historic and award-winning newspaper, and all of its suburban sister papers, have been sold to the owner of Sinclair Broadcasting, David Smith. First take from Liz Bowie: www.thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/the-...
Maryland's oldest newspapers are now back in local hands after nearly four decades.
🗳️NEW! 🗳️ Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan endorses Nikki Haley for president, just ahead of the Iowa caucuses. “It’s time for the party to get behind Nikki Haley.” www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...
“It’s time for the party to get behind Nikki Haley,” Hogan said on CNN on Sunday, one day before the Iowa caucuses.
Here are takeaways from Day 1/90 of the 2024 Maryland General Assembly session, including Gov. Moore’s shifted message on filling vacant positions in state government to the emerging lingo and buzzwords. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...
One day down, 89 to go.