Governor Larry Hogan

The Maryland unemployment insurance program's work search requirement, which resumes effect on July 3, will not force anyone to take an unsuitable job, Labor Department officials say.

The end of the state of emergency also brings the end of all state mask mandates and the end of the suspension of rules related to driver's licenses and evictions.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, City Council President Nick Mosby and Comptroller Bill Henry said in a letter Monday that ending the federal expanded unemployment benefits program two months early will disproportionately hurt Baltimore.

The governor unveils a cash contest to incentivize vaccines. Police announce an arrest in the killing of Dante Barksdale. And Baltimore County County passes a $4-billion budget.

The State Song is repealed. A Baltimore renter's bill is vetoed. And fines are raised on illegal dumping in the city.

Governor Hogan lifts more public health restrictions and says Maryland is now ready to vaccinate 12-to-15-year-olds. Baltimore will loosen capacity limits at bars, restaurants and private gatherings. And this Fall, Baltimore County Schools aim to give each student a choice between either virtual or in-person learning, to the dismay of the State School Board.

It’s not quite a meeting at the OK Corral, but a Twitter spat between Maryland’s Governor and Baltimore’s Mayor over the City’s violent crime rate, has led to an upcoming meeting. We’ll hear from Mayor Scott and Governor Hogan. Plus, Baltimore County’s leader has ended speculation about whether or not he’ll run for Governor.

Baltimore County focuses on getting vaccinations to its homebound residents. Governor Hogan’s easing of public health restrictions is being met with mixed approval. Baltimore’s Health Commissioner says there’s still work to do to bring down the city’s positivity rate. And Baltimore steps into the spotlight with a visit from Vice President Kamala Harris.

Governor Hogan lifts outdoor mask requirements and outdoor dining restrictions as the state’s COVID-19 numbers continue to fall. Baltimore County officials turn their attention to the vaccine hesitant. And Baltimore City renters say they are fighting landlord evictions and a bill touted by the City Council as a viable alternative to security deposits. Our Health and Housing reporter takes us inside the debate.

In an interview on WBAL, Hogan criticized the landmark police reform package the legislature passed Wednesday, as well as the legislature's overarching approach to criminal justice.