state government

On October 1st, a long list of new laws took effect in Maryland. WYPR News Director Matt Bush joins Midday to discuss the significant law changes.

One month into his first term, Maryland's new governor discusses how he plans to fulfill his campaign promises, from ending poverty to achieving more equitable economic growth across the state.

With most key state and local races called, we survey MD election results with veteran political reporters Jayne Miller and Maryland Matters' Josh Kurtz.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, or AFSCME, the union representing most government employees, says vacancies across state agencies limit workers' ability to provide essential services, from processing unemployment claims to caring for patients at state hospitals.

The state government employees who process unemployment insurance claims and work in state prisons, juvenile services facilities, hospitals and…