Maryland governor declares crime fighting top priority in State of the State speech

Calling crime fighting his "administration’s top priority," Maryland Governor Wes Moore used his State of the State speech to highlight new public safety bills. 

Maryland governor unveils ARC initiative to reform juvenile justice system, tackle youth crime surge

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a new series of proposed laws Wednesday he says will fix long-standing problems in the state’s juvenile justice system, and cut down on crime by young people.

Gov. Wes Moore signs executive order for ethical AI use in Maryland

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Monday announced a starting point for addressing the use of artificial intelligence in state government, as well as efforts to bolster cybersecurity.

Maryland Stadium Authority approves a lease extension for the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards

The Maryland Stadium Authority approved a lease extension for the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Monday in one of the final steps formalizing a long-term agreement between the team and the state.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says Orioles lease at Camden Yards headed to a vote

A long-term agreement between the Baltimore Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority to extend a lease at Camden Yards is moving forward for a vote by state officials next week, Gov. Wes Moore and the team have confirmed.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says Baltimore Orioles lease deal is ‘imminent’

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Wednesday that he believes a new lease agreement with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards is “imminent,” as an end-of-the-year deadline approaches.

Maryland's handgun licensing law struck down by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down Maryland’s handgun licensing law, finding that its requirements, which include submitting fingerprints for a background check and taking a four-hour firearms safety course, are unconstitutionally restrictive.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s vision comes to life with new Service Year Option program

Maryland Governor Wes Moore launched the first public service year program for high school graduates in the nation Friday during a vibrant event at the University of Maryland's Reckord Armory.

Maryland's gas tax goes up July 1

The 10% increase will put Maryland’s gas tax at 47 cents a gallon — one of the highest in the nation.

Maryland IDs can now be uploaded to Google Wallets

Digital wallets are the way of the future, and the State of Maryland is trying to stay ahead.

Moore focuses on public safety and economic growth in Wheaton visit

Maryland Governor Wes Moore headed to Wheaton on Wednesday for what was billed as an "economic development walk," but it came just days after a shocking murder of an 18-year-old who was gunned down at the Wheaton Metro Station.

Maryland gun rights group reacts to state's new conceal carry law

Just hours after Governor Wes Moore signed a new gun control bill into law in Maryland, there was a flurry of lawsuits challenging it. 

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bills to help veterans

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation on Friday to help veterans, including tax relief on retirement income.

Gov. Moore signs law requiring Maryland hospitals to test for fentanyl

As the country grapples with an ongoing fentanyl crisis, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed a first-of-its-kind bill into law that aims to save lives. 

Governor Moore signs law to 'safeguard' abortion rights in Maryland

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed into law Wednesday a bill he says will “safeguard” abortion rights in the state. But opponents say the new governor and Democrats in the general assembly are going too far.

Maryland's first lady shares she is living with multiple sclerosis

Maryland's First Lady Dawn Moore shared with FOX 5 for the first time that she has been living with multiple sclerosis.