Bryan Sears covers the governor and General Assembly, state politics, and transportation for Maryland Matters.
Feb 22, 2024
Maryland Counties Face ‘Hundreds Of Millions’ In Lost Property Tax Revenue After Mailing Snafu
The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation failed to mail about 107,000 updated property tax assessments before the deadline at the end of last year.
Feb 12, 2024
Former Gov. Larry Hogan’s Maryland Senate Bid Could Be Complicated By Issues Like Abortion
Hogan’s decision to run upends the race to replace departing U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D).
Moore outlined his administration’s priorities, including public safety, help for entrepreneurs, and affordable housing.
The Democratic governor delivered a 16-bill legislative package outlining his priorities.
Jan 23, 2024
Analysts: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Budget Addresses Short-Term Concerns, But Not Looming Shortfalls
Billions of dollars in ballooning projected deficits over the next three years are sparking questions about possible tax increases in the future.
Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld said the state will pump $150 million dollars into transportation projects in the fiscal 2025 budget.
Gov. Wes Moore (D) and lawmakers are struggling to solve a structural budget shortfall likely to impact funding for education, public safety, and transportation.
Dec 06, 2023
Maryland State And County Leaders Push Back Against Proposed $3.3 Billion In Transportation Cuts
To close the gap, the agency proposes across the board budget cuts, including hiring freezes, fee and parking rate increases, and pulling back on projects across the state.
A Montgomery County Circuit Judge ruled the county’s limits on firearms overstep state laws, and said he’d issue an injunction blocking some portions of the local law.
State officials held open house meetings in Montgomery and Frederick Counties last week in an effort to rebuild public trust.