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House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, a Maryland Democrat, said he wants to see the District become the 51st state, reversing his long-held opposition.

At a time when we have a wealth of older female role models, from Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (85) to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (78) to Angela Merkel (64), why do so many women of my generation continue to feel compelled to raise awareness and sensitivity to ageism in 2019.

Five members of Maryland’s congressional delegation are pressing Gov. Larry Hogan to provide more information about the high-speed transit system called Hyperloop that entrepreneur Elon Musk wants to build between New York and Washington.

By John Fritze

Mar 29, 2018

Rep. Andy Harris, the conservative Republican from Baltimore County, has become a leading voice in Congress on District of Columbia issues.

By John Fritze

Sep 13, 2017

Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has introduced a bill to create a commission to honor abolitionist Frederick Douglass next year for the 200th anniversary of his birth.

Paul J. Wiedefeld used to run BWI Marshall Airport. Then he oversaw Baltimore's bus and rail system. Then he ran BWI again. Now he faces a tougher challenge with the Washington Metro.

By Michael Dresser

May 20, 2016

Although residents of Washington voted overwhelmingly in favor of legalizing marijuana this week — a move that could put penalty-free pot within an hour's drive of Baltimore — the ballot initiative faces an uncertain future.

D.C.'s call to boycott Eastern Shore vacation spots over pot decriminalization dispute unlikely to move Andy Harris, a congressman often wrong but never in doubt

Rep. Andy Harris plans to introduce an amendment Wednesday that would block the District of Columbia's effort to decriminalize marijuana.

Mitch Edelman: Name change for team is overdue

Members of Maryland's congressional delegation, saying constituents have complained of lengthy mail delays, pressed the U.S. Postal Service Friday to resume regular delivery — even as the agency reported it was not aware of any significant problems.

Talk in Congress of letting the District of Columbia tax commuters is getting a cool reception in Maryland.