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U.S. Rep Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat and dean of Maryland’s federal delegation, announced he won't r...
01/08/2026

U.S. Rep Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving House Democrat and dean of Maryland’s federal delegation, announced he won't run for re-election.

“I make this decision with sadness, for I love this House,” he said Thursday.

by Brenda Wintrode:

An emotional Hoyer took the podium on the floor of the U.S. House to make his announcement, saying his long career has more good times than bad.

HARBAUGH OUT
01/06/2026

HARBAUGH OUT

Join the huddle.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the largest union of state employees (AFSCME Maryland) did not reach an agreement on pay for...
01/05/2026

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the largest union of state employees (AFSCME Maryland) did not reach an agreement on pay for next year. Deadline was Dec. 31.

Six other smaller unions reached deals and will get the equivalent of 2% increase.

UPDATE: Even without an agreement with AFSCME, the Moore administration says they'll include money in the next state budget to give AFSCME-represented workers the equivalent of the same increase that other unions are getting (2%).

My story:

With no agreement by the year-end deadline, the Moore administration will decide what, if any, pay raises or additional perks to include in its budget plan.

Underground Baltimore keeps catching on fire, and a consultant's report on a particularly bad 2024 fire on Charles Stree...
12/31/2025

Underground Baltimore keeps catching on fire, and a consultant's report on a particularly bad 2024 fire on Charles Street found the cause was a buildup of gasses in a conduit that was overcrowded with cables and wires.

Perhaps my last byline for 2025:

The report listed a slew of recommendations to prevent future explosions and fires in the city’s underground conduits.

I'm so fortunate to work with amazingly talented photographers -- staffers, freelancers and interns -- at The Baltimore ...
12/30/2025

I'm so fortunate to work with amazingly talented photographers -- staffers, freelancers and interns -- at The Baltimore Banner.

Check out just a sampling of how they captured Maryland (and beyond) in 2025:

From sports to culture, we captured so many moments in photos. Here are The Baltimore Banner’s favorite photos of 2025.

The largest union for Maryland state government workers (AFSCME Maryland Council 3) filed three Unfair Labor Practices a...
12/23/2025

The largest union for Maryland state government workers (AFSCME Maryland Council 3) filed three Unfair Labor Practices against Gov. Wes Moore's administration, as tensions continue over staffing and pay.

The complaints allege that the Moore administration is not:
- Following its telework policy for employees
- Giving required higher pay to employees who work unfavorable shifts
- Properly implementing leave for employees called up to military duty.

AFSCME Maryland Council 3 alleges that Maryland is not following its telework policy for employees, not giving required higher pay to employees who work unfavorable shifts and more.

Maryland state government employees will get a free day off from work on Christmas Eve to participate in holiday activit...
12/22/2025

Maryland state government employees will get a free day off from work on Christmas Eve to participate in holiday activities — or just enjoy not working.

State government offices will be closed in Maryland on Wednesday, Christmas Eve.

Top officials in Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration have communicated using a system that auto-deletes messages a...
12/19/2025

Top officials in Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration have communicated using a system that auto-deletes messages after 24 hours, leaving no record of certain discussions while conducting government business.

The officials, including cabinet secretaries, are using Google Chat, which is an approved app. They have it set to “History Is Off,” which automatically deletes messages. There’s no opportunity to review if some should be saved for posterity.

What are they discussing on disappearing chats? Immigration, redistricting, federal government shutdown and more.

The full story from me and Brenda Wintrode:

Open government experts and archivists say setting messages to vanish could hinder accountability, dash the public’s right to inspection and keep archivists from reviewing documents for historical value.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting commission to move forward with redrawing of congressional maps after meeting in...
12/19/2025

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting commission to move forward with redrawing of congressional maps after meeting in private tonight.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting advisory commission met in private Thursday to recommend that the state redraw its congressional boundaries.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will step into national spotlight with ‘Things That Matter’ town hall on CBS.
12/18/2025

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will step into national spotlight with ‘Things That Matter’ town hall on CBS.

A prime-time slot on a major network gives the governor the opportunity to introduce himself to a broad national audience — especially as he has eyes on his 2026 reelection campaign and a future beyond that.

I thought that today I might get to see my colleague Charles Robinson at the State House in Annapolis for the special se...
12/17/2025

I thought that today I might get to see my colleague Charles Robinson at the State House in Annapolis for the special session of the General Assembly.

Instead, we all were saddened to learn that Charles had died.

Charles reported for MPT and clearly he loved his job. He could spin a yarn and crack a joke -- a wonderful colleague to have in the press corps.

For years, Charles was responsible for booking different reporters to appear alongside him each week on MPT's "State Circle." Charles was tall and he got a kick out of stacking up budget books for short reporters like me to stand on so we could be in the same frame.

Charles will be sorely missed around the State House. I'm grateful to my colleague Sara Ruberg for writing about his life.

Charles Robinson, an award-winning journalist who covered stories across mediums for decades, died on Monday afternoon at the age of 69, according to an executive at Maryland Public Television, his most recent workplace.

Maryland's new House of Delegates Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk said she will carry her life experiences with her as she ...
12/16/2025

Maryland's new House of Delegates Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk said she will carry her life experiences with her as she leads the chamber in making tough decisions.

An immigrant and lawyer, she is the Afro-Latina to hold the post.

Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk was elected speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates.

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