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• Politics

Hogan appears with Baltimore County executive hopeful Redmer in digital ad targeting GOP voters

State Insurance Commissioner and Republican candidate for Baltimore County executive Al Redmer Jr. is continuing to play up his endorsement from Gov. Larry Hogan in a new digital ad.

By Alison Knezevich

May 17, 2018

• Health

Gov. Hogan signs bill requiring insurers to pay for preserving eggs and sperm of cancer patients

Gov. Larry Hogan signed a bill that would require insurers to pay to preserve the eggs and sperm of people with cancer, who undergo treatments that could hurt their chances of one day having children.

By Andrea K. McDaniels

May 15, 2018

• Politics

Maryland becomes 11th state to ban conversion therapy for LGBT youth as Gov. Hogan signs bill

Maryland became the 11th state to ban conversion therapy for LGBT youth on Tuesday as Gov. Larry Hogan signed legislation passed earlier this year. He gave one of the ceremonial bill-signing pens to Del. Meagan Simonaire, a Republican who came out as bisexual and urged colleagues to pass the bill.

By Scott Dance

May 15, 2018

• Politics

Maryland General Assembly leaders open to special session on sports betting, but Gov. Hogan is not

Maryland General Assembly leaders say they are willing to consider a special session devoted to possibly legalizing sports betting, after the Supreme Court struck down a law barring New Jersey and other states from offering it.

By Scott Dance

May 15, 2018

• Politics

Gov. Hogan signs bill to launch investigation into Baltimore police corruption

As news broke that Baltimore Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa had resigned, Gov. Larry Hogan was signing into law a bill to launch an investigation into city police corruption. The law creates a commission with subpoena power to probe revelations about the Gun Trace Task Force.

By Scott Dance

May 15, 2018

• Opinion

Can the Maryland model for health care become a national one?

Maryland's expanded Medicare waiver will help make health care in the state more effective and more affordable. Other states should follow its lead.

• Maryland

Gov. Hogan sees 'Maryland Model' as example for U.S. health care

Maryland and federal officials Monday announced the approval of Maryland's Total Cost of Care All-Payer Model, the continuation and expansion of Maryland’s unique-among the states experiment in controlling rising health care costs.

• Maryland

Harford County Public Library Foundation elects three new board members

Harford County Public Library Foundation elected Stacy Bowen, Tim E. Braue and Robin

• Politics

Kevin Kamenetz dies of cardiac arrest; Baltimore County executive and gubernatorial candidate was 60

Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz died at age 60 of a cardiac arrest after waking up early Thursday morning.

• Maryland

Governor, cabinet members tour Howard County

Governor Larry Hogan and his cabinet showed solidarity this morning as they kicked off a day’s tour of Howard County, packed with more than 100 visits to county businesses and institutions.

By Kate Magill

May 10, 2018

• Politics

Kevin Kamenetz's death will dramatically shake up Maryland governor's race

Before he suddenly died early Thursday, Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz was a leading contender in the crowded Democratic primary race for governor. His absence will shake up the race.

By Erin Cox

May 10, 2018

• Opinion

Kevin Kamenetz was proud of his long record of public service, evident in one of his final interviews

In one of his last interviews, the county executive and candidate for governor defended being a "career politician."

By Dan Rodricks

May 10, 2018

• Maryland

Gov. Larry Hogan visits Mount Airy

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan visited Main Street Mount Airy Wednesday afternoon, his tour taking him to the Mount Airy fire company, Wagner’s Meats and Moxely’s Wooden Bowls during his time in town.

• Maryland

Editorial: Free community college tuition law opens door for future success

Attending Carroll Community College has always been a wise decision for high school graduates looking to continue their education without breaking the bank. Now, thanks to Gov. Larry Hogan and the Maryland General Assembly, access to an affordable community college education will improve even more.

• Opinion

Hogan investing in city transit is pure fantasy

Maryland's Republican governor will never revive the Red Line in any shape or form because he'd have to admit to his mistake.

• Opinion

Could a 'Red Line light' plan work in Baltimore?

Transportation is in a bad way in Baltimore. The elephant in the room, however, continues to be the cancellation of the proposed Red Line and its aftermath. Here's a path forward.

• Politics

Maryland Gov. Hogan signs education, sexual assault and harassment bills pushed by Democrats

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday enthusiastically signed more than 200 bills passed by the Democratic-led legislature, including major initiatives to enhance education funding and help victims of sexual harassment or assault.

By Erin Cox

May 8, 2018

• Opinion

What would happen if Maryland's ACA marketplace collapsed and what we can do about it

A collapse of Maryalnd's ACA marketplace would have ripple effects far beyond those who buy individual Obamacare policies. We can take steps to prevent it.

• Politics

Maryland Gov. Hogan to sign more than 200 bills, including one targeting serial rapists

Gov. Larry Hogan is scheduled to sign more than 200 bills Tuesday morning — including legislation to offer tuition-free community college to thousands of Marylanders.

By Doug Donovan

May 8, 2018

• Opinion

Is your postal carrier an unwitting pusher?

While there are many actions needed to address the opioid crisis, a common sense first step is to stop fentanyl, carfentanil and other dangerous synthetic drugs from reaching Maryland streets through the global postal system.

• Politics

Maryland Gov. Hogan will sign bill offering many community college students free tuition

Gov. Larry Hogan will sign a bill next week offering a chance for a free community college education to thousands of Marylanders.

By Scott Dance

May 4, 2018

• Opinion

Md. school superintendent should reverse White ruling

It’s time for State School Superintendent Karen Salmon to admit she acted precipitously and without all the facts when she declined to approve Verletta White as Baltimore County’s school superintendent, as the county board requested. She should immediately reconsider her decision to interject.

• Opinion

Verletta White rejection smacks of politics

There's something a little fishy about the surprise rejection of Verletta White by the state superintendent.

• Politics

Baltimore County school board members helped spark effort to veto Verletta White's hiring

Almost immediately after the Baltimore County School Board voted 8-4 to hire Verletta White as superintendent, dissenting members ignited a grassroots lobbying effort to ask the state schools superintendent to block the appointment.

• Maryland

6 things to know about Verletta White being blocked as permanent Baltimore County schools chief

The state superintendent rejected the Baltimore County school board’s choice for a permanent superintendent on Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know the decision.

By Andrew A. Green

May 3, 2018

• Maryland

Maryland schools superintendent rejects Verletta White as Baltimore County schools chief, citing ethics lapse

In a statement issued Wednesday afternoon, Verletta White said that superintendent Karen Salmon had told her the ethics review panel’s findings are cause for “concern.”

• Maryland

Kamenetz says Hogan interfered in Baltimore County superintendent hire; Hogan aides reject claim

The decision by the state not to confirm Verletta White as Baltimore County schools superintendent set off a round of political finger-pointing Thursday.

• Education

Prince George’s school chief Kevin Maxwell to step down

The embattled leader of Prince George’s County’s public schools will give up his post at the helm of Maryland’s second-largest school system, a school district spokesman said Tuesday.

• Politics

In Towson, Hogan shows support for Redmer's GOP bid for Baltimore County executive

Gov. Larry Hogan joined state Insurance Commissioner Al Redmer Jr. in downtown Towson on Tuesday to support Redmer’s campaign for Baltimore County executive, appearing with him on a tour of small businesses.

By Alison Knezevich

May 1, 2018

• Opinion

Baltimore is treading water on vacant houses. Here's what it means and what to do about it.

Baltimore's struggle to eliminate blighted, vacant houses both exemplifies the city's broader problems and belies its strengths.

• Politics

Gov. Hogan appoints former Maryland delegate Jill Carter to ex-Sen. Nathaniel Oaks' seat

Jill Carter, a former state delegate and current civil rights chief at the Baltimore mayor's office, has been appointed to the Maryland senate seat vacated by Nathaniel Oaks.

By Erin Cox

Apr 30, 2018

• Maryland

Ground broken as massive project to 'transform' Columbia's downtown begins

Ground was broken for the Merriweather District redevelopment project in downtown Columbia on Monday. The mixed-use development includes a new office tower and housing.

By Kate Magill

Apr 30, 2018

• Opinion

Bringing an end to Maryland's puppy mills

Governor Hogan made a good call in signing legislation to put an end to mass breeders of dogs and cats.

• Health

University of Maryland opens cancer lab in Baltimore named after Peter Angelos' sister

The University of Maryland School of Medicine opens cancer research lab named after the sister of Orioles owner Peter Angelos.

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Apr 30, 2018

• News

Maryland requires owner of Conowingo Dam to keep more pollution out of Chesapeake

Maryland environmental regulators are requiring the owner of the Conowingo Dam to find a way to limit pollution that flows down the Susquehanna River from reaching the Chesapeake Bay, because the structure is no longer effectively trapping the sediment and nutrients washing down from Pennsylvania.

By Scott Dance

Apr 27, 2018

• Opinion

Rodricks: Nobody asked me, but mark my words

Catherine Pugh’s criticism of corner stores in West Baltimore recalls another blunt-spoken, confrontational mayor: William Donald Schaefer. And that’s good — for about a minute.

By Dan Rodricks

Apr 27, 2018

• Politics

Democratic candidates for Maryland governor struggle to break away from pack at GBC forum

The seven Democratic contenders for their party's nomination for governor struggled Thursday night to differentiate themselves from the herd. Nobody clearly succeeded.

By Michael Dresser

Apr 26, 2018

• Politics

Hogan tours Anne Arundel firehouse that helps addicts, supports expansion of recovery program to other counties

Gov. Larry Hogan spoke with young adults with substance abuse problems who had been clean for months after connecting with treatment programs through Anne Arundel County’s Safe Stations program.

By Michael Dresser

Apr 26, 2018

• Maryland

Howard County school year stretched to June 19 after waiver is rejected

The Board of Education voted on Tuesday to extend the school system’s calendar year by two days, after the state’s school board denied its request to waive two makeup days.

By Kate Magill

Apr 25, 2018

• Opinion

Md. must prioritize worker health and safety

When it comes to protecting the health and safety of the 2.5 million workers across our state, the main cop on the beat, the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) division, is exhibiting lackluster performance.

• Maryland

GOP candidates for Baltimore County executive discuss crime, schools

Crime and public education were among the top issues Tuesday night as the two Republican candidates for Baltimore County executive faced off at an Essex forum.

By Alison Knezevich

Apr 24, 2018

• Maryland General Assembly

State school board approves waiver request for Baltimore County, but denies others

The Maryland State School board gave Baltimore County high schoolers a break, saying they didn't have to return to school for an extra day at the end of the year.

• Maryland

Carroll County to join Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network

Carroll County's sheriff's and state's attorney's offices applied for a grant from the Governor's Office of Crime, Control and Prevention to join the Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network, as part of Gov. Larry Hogan’s battle against gang-related crimes out of Baltimore city.

• Politics

Puppy power on display in Annapolis as Gov. Hogan signs animal bills and crime, gun legislation

Gov. Larry Hogan made time for puppies outside the State House Tuesday before going in to sign a trio of bills intended to protect animals in Maryland.

By Michael Dresser

Apr 24, 2018

• Opinion

Hogan and the Dems are stuck in the polls. Here's what somebody needs to do to break through.

Some people are voting against Larry Hogan no matter what. Some will vote for him no matter who runs against him. Neither side's base is big enough to win. Here's what each needs to do.

• Podcast

Democrats like Hogan, but will they vote for him in November?

The latest Goucher Poll puts Gov. Larry Hogan in a strong position to win a second term.

By Dan Rodricks

Apr 24, 2018

• Maryland

Despite miles between them, future of Lansdowne, Dulaney high schools could be tied

In Baltimore County's school construction debate, as the Board of Education faces an important vote May 8, the fates of Lansdowne and Dulaney high schools are deeply intertwined.

By Libby Solomon

Apr 24, 2018

• Politics

Poll: Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is favored over Democratic candidates

Gov. Larry Hogan, widely perceived by Marylanders as a moderate, is dominating all of his prospective Democratic rivals by double digits in a Goucher Poll released Tuesday.   

• Education

After snow-filled winter, Baltimore district plans to extend school year while others seek permission for less than 180 days

After a snow-filled winter, Maryland school districts are taking two routes to meeting the state's 180-day instructional requirement. They'll either extend the school year or seek a waiver from the state.

• Opinion

Pension politics: Franchot cut out — for the wrong reason

Top Democrats took from Peter Franchot a possible future chairmanship of state's pension board but they may also have stumbled into rational policy.