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Del. Jazz Lewis speaks during a debate on the Maryland House of Delegates floor during this year’s 90-day session. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Candidates Lined up for Maryland’s Primary Election

by William J. Ford April 19, 2022April 19, 2022

Several last-minute changes occurred as prospective candidates both abandoned bids and refiled for positions ahead of the July 19 Maryland primary election.

Election workers inside the Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex in Fort Washington, Maryland, on Dec. 27, the first day of early voting in a special primary for the Prince George's County Council's District 8 seat. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Maryland Court of Appeals Rules Legislative Map is Constitutional

by William J. Ford April 14, 2022April 14, 2022

A rendering of what Prince George’s County officials envision to rebuild around Metro’s Blue Line corridor that includes Addison Road-Seat Pleasant

Prince George's County

Maryland Lawmakers Approve $400M Prince George’s Plan

by William J. Ford April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (bottom row, 4th from left) sits between Senate President Bill Ferguson (left) and House Speaker Adrienne Jones after signing legislation for Maryland Stadium Authority to issue bonds for economic development project in Prince George’s County, while Authority and Prince George’s officials stand behind them to pose for a picture during a bill-signing ceremony at the State House in Annapolis on April 12. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Hogan, State Leaders Sign 79 Bills Into Law

by William J. Ford April 12, 2022April 12, 2022

Del. Shane Pendergrass (left) and Del. Joseline Peńa-Melnyk embrace a few minutes after midnight on April 12 outside the House of Delegates chamber after the Maryland General Assembly completed its annual 90-day legislative session. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland General Assembly Completes Legislative Session

by William J. Ford April 12, 2022April 13, 2022

Maryland Sen. Jill Carter (center) shares a light moment inside the State House in Annapolis with Sens. Ron Watson (left) and Antonio Hayes on April 11, the final day of the state's annual 90-day legislative session. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland Lawmakers Wrap Up 2022 General Assembly

by William J. Ford April 11, 2022April 11, 2022

**FILE** Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (Courtesy of the governor's office)

Hogan Vetoes Raft of Bills, Including Paid Family Leave Legislation

by William J. Ford April 8, 2022April 8, 2022

The board in Maryland House of Delegates shows the April 6 vote to approve a $400 million economic development plan designated for Prince George's County. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland House of Delegates OKs $400M Economic Development Plan

by William J. Ford April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Maryland Sen. Antonio Hayes (D-Baltimore City) talks paid family and medical leave legislation and serves as the lead sponsor. Hayes and his wife celebrated the birth of their first child on Feb. 28. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Paid Family Leave Program Approved in Maryland, Awaits Governor’s Response

by William J. Ford April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Maryland's House of Delegates vote on March 30 to approve a new congressional map, which a judge ordered had to be done by that date after throwing out a previous map. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Maryland Lawmakers Approve New Congressional Map; AG Files Intention to Challenge Gerrymandering Suit

by William J. Ford March 31, 2022March 31, 2022