Politics

David Zurawik: The one-two punch of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren firmly established a characterization of Michael Bloomberg as just another version of Donald Trump. He doesn’t belong here. In fact, he’s a threat to our Democratic ideals. And Bloomberg's look of boredom didn't help his cause one bit.

By David Zurawik

1:23 AM

Maryland's House Democratic leadership is pushing to expand the state's sales tax to new industries to pay for the Kirwan Commission's recommended school improvements.

Climate Solutions Act of 2020 would change the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goal from 40% by 2030 to 60% by 2030, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2045.

By Rachael Pacella

Feb 19, 2020

A man accused of assaulting Baltimore City Council President Brandon Scott outside of a mayoral forum alleges it was Scott who struck him.

By Talia Richman

Feb 19, 2020

The Anne Arundel County Council passed a bill Tuesday allowing for the commerical use of watermen in residential districts of the county, effectively settling a years-long private dispute, and cementing the rights of watermen that have been working in the county for decades.

By Olivia Sanchez

Feb 19, 2020

Vernon “Tim” Conway, a retired Baltimore City Liquor Board official who had been active in Baltimore’s early Civil Rights Movement, died of complications of Parkinson’s disease Feb. 5 at Gilchrist Hospice Towson.

By Jacques Kelly

Feb 19, 2020

Who gets the largest paychecks from the state of Maryland? The state’s highest-paid employees include coaches and university officials and men dominate the top 50 list.

By Jeff Barker

Feb 19, 2020

Two detectives recently shot in the line of duty were honored for their heroism and bravery Tuesday night by the Anne Arundel County Council.

By Olivia Sanchez

Feb 18, 2020

Baltimore County Council is trying to improve the public’s ability to weigh in on county decisions.

By Wilborn P. Nobles III

Feb 18, 2020

Tales of hair discrimination flooded the Maryland Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday afternoon, as African American community leaders from across the state testified about the need for an expansion in Maryland’s definition of race to include hair texture and protective styles that are often associated with African American identity.

By Olivia Sanchez

Feb 18, 2020

Barry P. Gossett, who serves on both the University of Maryland Medical System board and the University of Maryland Board of Regents, said former hospital network CEO Robert A. Chrencik informed board members of the “Healthy Holly” book deals.

By Luke Broadwater

Feb 18, 2020

A bill in the Maryland General Assembly would ban plastic carryout bags at the “point of sale” next year in July and require stores to charge customers a 10 cent fee per “durable” carryout bag — like paper bags.