These new Maryland laws started on January 1, 2026
Maryland ushered in some new laws when the calendar changed to 2026.
Baltimore's mayor wants to build on historic progress on city's big issues
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is touting a historic year for the Charm City, especially in its fight against violent crime.
Protesters call on ICE to leave Maryland after shooting involving ICE officers
Standing on a street corner in Downtown Baltimore Monday, a group of protesters pushed for the removal of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in all of Maryland.
Maryland travelers hit the road early in anticipation of post-Christmas storm
Friday is a First Alert Weather Day due to a slick wintry mix of freezing rain and sleet that will fall across parts of Maryland through the evening.
Some Maryland firefighters want statewide off-duty, medical cannabis use
A new agreement made Howard County firefighters the first in the state to be allowed off-duty medical cannabis use, but those firefighters hope momentum builds statewide.
Howard County Board of Appeals members withdraw resignations; council accepts some
The Howard County Council formally accepted requests to withdraw resignations from two of three Board of Appeals members.
Woman detained by ICE claims she's a Maryland-born U.S. citizen
A 22-year-old woman is now being detained at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Texas, after initially being held in Louisiana.
Marijuana's reclassification applauded by Maryland cannabis industry
Maryland cannabis business owners are celebrating President Trump's move to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug.
Maryland commission to recommend new congressional maps
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's Redistricting Advisory Commission will recommend new congressional maps, members decided during a private meeting.
Most Marylanders still feel Key Bridge collapse's impact, UMBC survey shows
More than a year and a half after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, more Marylanders are feeling the impact of the tragedy.
Howard County executive's says not all budget surplus funding can fix schools
A recent audit identified $37.99 million in excess surplus funding would come from the fiscal year 2025 budget.
Maryland's response to winter weather is ever-changing
With snow in the forecast, the agency in charge of many of the state's roadways are making sure preparations are in place.
Abrego Garcia supporters hope release from ICE custody is a "turning point"
Kilmar Abrego Garcia's supporters are applauding after he was released from immigration custody on Thursday.
Preparations underway for Army-Navy game in Baltimore
Security and law enforcement will be ramped up in Baltimore this weekend for the prestigious military football rivalry between Army and Navy, which will be played at M&T Bank Stadium.
Nearly $40 million coming to fix Howard County public schools
Tens of millions of dollars are coming to help pay for deferred maintenance at Howard County public schools, thanks to a bill county council passed back in April.