The latest from Pamela Wood
Here’s what the rebuilt Pimlico Race Course could look like
After this year’s Preakness Stakes, the historic Pimlico Race Course will be torn down to make way for a reimagined and rebuilt center for thoroughbred horse racing.
New ethics law clamps down on future Maryland governors’ business dealings
A new law will require Maryland’s governors to either divest from their businesses, put their assets into a blind trust or sign an agreement not to participate in any decisions involving their businesses.
Storm damage near light rail could delay Orioles fans
Transit officials and the Baltimore Orioles are warning fans to leave extra time when taking light rail to Sunday afternoon’s game.
Former banker Ed Hale Sr. plans 2026 primary challenge to Gov. Wes Moore
“I think the general consensus is that he’s going to run for president and that makes him ... someone that is not fully invested in Maryland,” Hale said.
The Commanders are leaving Prince George’s County. There’s a plan for what’s next.
The impending move is a loss for Prince George’s County and the state of Maryland, though officials are painting it as not-so-bad.
Moore’s maglev support angers Marylanders in path of high-speed train: ‘Can’t stop fighting’
About 100 people packed a stuffy library meeting room in Greenbelt to vent frustration about the Democratic governor's enthusiasm for a maglev train between Washington and Baltimore.
How the relationship between Gov. Wes Moore and lawmakers was tested in year 3
Gov. Wes Moore had smooth sailing his first two years in Annapolis. This year has been different.
Who is happy — and who is not — after this year’s General Assembly session?
Here’s The Baltimore Banner’s attempt to sort out who might be thrilled, and who might be disappointed, as they leave the State House.
General Assembly settles on reforms to education ‘blueprint’ as session ends
Maryland’s state lawmakers began wrapping up their work for the year on Monday, tying up loose ends on the state budget, education reforms and energy policy.
The $1B problem that everyone in Annapolis is worried about
The state spends a total of $16 billion on Medicaid, with $9 billion from federal sources — but cuts could be coming.
Maryland abruptly eliminates authority that had overseen Pimlico transition
A provision tucked into the state budget bills during final negotiations zaps the authority.
Maryland lawmakers slash payouts for child sex abuse survivors despite lawyers’ warnings
The Maryland General Assembly passed revisions to the Child Victims Act Saturday, just two years after the law lifted the statute of limitations on childhood sexual abuse claims and opened the courthouse doors to thousands of survivors.
Lawmakers reach final budget deal with billions in cuts and $1.6B in taxes
Maryland lawmakers are on their way to closing a massive state budget gap — the largest since the Great Recession — by raising a slew of taxes and fees and cutting government spending.
Republicans target Gov. Moore’s fundraiser attendance with new bills
Republican lawmakers proposed new campaign fundraising restrictions Wednesday, targeting Gov. Wes Moore on the same day he planned to attend an event for his federal political action committee.
At transgender visibility celebration, Gov. Moore called out for lack of action
“We know who you, Governor Moore, can be for us. And I am begging you to do it,” Lee Blinder told Moore.
Maryland lawmakers are planning $200 million in energy bill rebates
Maryland lawmakers are working on a plan to give rebates to electric utility customers to blunt the impact of rising bills. But how much might you see? Lawmakers can’t say just yet.
Moore defends budget balanced with new taxes as ‘deeply responsible’
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is defending the state budget that’s moving forward with tax increases as “deeply responsible,” and brushing off Republican concerns.
After intense debate, Maryland House approves budget with additional tax hikes
A Maryland state government budget that creates a new tax and raises others is closer to reality, following approval in the House of Delegates on Wednesday. The state Senate will act next.
Maryland Senate seeks middle ground on changes to Blueprint education plan
The Maryland Senate is charting a middle ground between a revamp sought by the governor and minimal tweaks sought by the House of Delegates.