Maryland Politics

A former state government official, McGrath was fatally shot during the confrontation with federal agents. He died Monday night at a Tennessee hospital.

In 2019, the Maryland Office of the Attorney General launched a grand jury investigation into allegations of sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore and its response. The report is 456 pages and titled “Clergy Abuse in Maryland.” The document identified 158 priests who are accused of sexual abuse and torture of more than 600 people in the last 80 years.

The county executive said the legislation offered special treatment that may be illegal.

The Access to Care Act could expand insurance to 275,000 people but it is stalled in the Maryland Senate.

An East Baltimore museum that attracts 125,00 visitors annually received over $2 million in federal funds, Friday. Dr. Joanne Martin, founder, says the money will be used to expand the museum.

Maryland public defenders say youth face horrible conditions at the Baltimore County jail. A reporter visits the jail to investigate.

Over $750,000 has been reimbursed. Residents can submit a claim online or in person wherever they get SNAP assistance.

Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D., D. 20), chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, describes the group's agenda. Then, reporters Pamela Wood of the Baltimore Banner and Matt Bush of WYPR spotlight key bills to watch ahead of Sine Die April 10.

Dozens of supporters gathered this week to stand behind Gov. Wes Moore’s nominee for a powerful state board, Latina business owner Yolanda Maria Martinez.

See what lawmakers passed during their 90-day session, and what Governor Wes Moore has signed into law