Ex-NAACP leader Kweisi Mfume wins Maryland seat in Congress
Democrat Kweisi Mfume won a special election Tuesday to finish the term of the late Elijah Cummings, retaking a Maryland congressional seat Mfume held for five terms before leaving to lead the NAACP.
Special election on Tuesday in Maryland could be a preview of November election
For the first time, Maryland voters are casting ballots almost entirely by mail in a special election that may be a precursor to November.
What to watch in primary and special elections in Ohio and Maryland on Tuesday
Here's a look at what's coming Tuesday.
Maryland lawmakers want to limit ICE access to the state's drivers license database
A state lawmaker tells FOX 5, ICE has been using facial recognition software, searching a state database that thousands willingly submitted information to.
Maryland Senate approves measure to ban releasing balloons into the sky
The Maryland Senate has approved a measure that would create a statewide ban on the intentional release of balloons into the atmosphere.
Maryland measure would strengthen hate crime legislation
The parents of a black college student who was stabbed to death at the University of Maryland are urging lawmakers to strengthen Maryland's hate crime law.
Kweisi Mfume, Kimberly Klacik win party primaries for Elijah Cummings' seat
Democrat Kweisi Mfume and Republican Kimberly Klacik won the special primaries Tuesday for the Maryland congressional seat that was held by the late Elijah Cummings.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces bill that forces schools to start after Labor Day
Governor Larry Hogan wants Maryland schools to start after Labor Day. He just introduced a new bill that would make it the law of the land.
Maryland lawmakers met with Redskins owner Dan Snyder on sports betting
Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder met with Maryland lawmakers to discuss allowing sports betting at a new stadium in the state, a lawmaker who participated in a meeting with the team's owner said Wednesday.
Can you pass this simple civics test?
Maryland Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Trent Kittleman feel Maryland residents just don’t know enough about our government. It’s why they co-sponsored House Bill 834.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces $9M in tax credits for student loan debt
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced the awarding of nearly $9 million in tax credits for Maryland residents with student loan debt. The governor announced the tax credits Monday.
Maryland comptroller Peter Franchot says he's running for governor
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot says he's running for governor in 2022.
Maryland Governor Hogan says he'll keep door open to refugees
Maryland's governor has indicated that he'll continue to allow refugees into the state.
Maryland's minimum wage rises to $11 an hour
Maryland's minimum wage is rising to $11 an hour. The increase from $10.10 is one of the state's new laws taking effect Wednesday.
Veteran Maryland statesman Ulysses Currie passes away
Ulysses Currie, a former Maryland state senator who grew up the son of a sharecropper and rose to be an influential voice in state politics, passed away at his Forestville home Friday morning at the age of 82.
Maryland Gov. Hogan pledges $130M for pre-K expansion, other initiatives
Gov. Larry Hogan is supporting $130 million more to expand pre-K and other education priorities.
Bowie's first black mayor to be sworn in next week
Businessman Tim Adams will become Bowie's first black mayor when he is sworn in next Monday.
Maya Rockeymoore Cummings to run for late husband Rep. Elijah Cummings' seat in U.S. Congress
Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, the widow of U.S. Rep Elijah Cummings, is running for her late husband's seat in Congress, the Maryland Democratic Party announced Monday.
Montgomery County executive defends decision to prohibit ‘thin blue line’ flag
On Monday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich defended his decision to prohibit 5th District officers in Germantown from displaying a “thin blue line” flag gifted to police.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan writing book about his experiences
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is writing a book about politics, turmoil and his life.