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Van Hollen Bill Seeks to End Presidential Control of D.C. National Guard

by Stacy M. Brown September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

**FILE** Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen (shown here) and Delaware Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester are working to help states facilitate automatic expungement and sealing of eligible criminal records through the Fresh Start Act of 2025. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Sens. Chris Van Hollen, Lisa Blunt Rochester Introduce ‘Fresh Start Act’ to Boost Automatic Record Expungement

by Stacy M. Brown July 31, 2025August 4, 2025

Maryland Democratic lawmakers are speaking out after being denied entry into an ICE facility in Baltimore. (Courtesy of Angela Alsobrooks via X)

Maryland Lawmakers Blocked From Touring ICE Facility as Lawsuit Alleges Inhumane Conditions

by Stacy M. Brown July 28, 2025July 28, 2025

**FILE** Maryland Democratic Sens. Angela Alsobrooks (shown here) and Chris Van Hollen have been working to hold Trump administration officials accountable. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott May 14, 2025May 14, 2025

With organizations such as Under 3 DC fighting to save early child care funding, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration plans to fully fund child care subsidies in the fiscal 2026 budget. (Courtesy of Under 3 DC via X)

Parents, Advocates, Child Development Centers Respond to Budget Situation

by Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. April 29, 2025April 30, 2025

Congressman Glenn Ivey (right) is planning to travel to El Salvador in May to conduct a welfare check on wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who resides in his congressional district. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Congressman Glenn Ivey to Visit Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador

by Richard D. Elliott April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

**FILE** Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks delivered the annual State of the Economy address on June 13. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Senators Demand Reinstatement of $12 Billion in Public Health Funding

by Stacy M. Brown April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

More than 2,000 Marylanders gather for a College Park job fair on March 12. Similar job fairs in other counties have seen large turnouts amid federal job cuts. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

Former County Executive Rushern Baker (holding mic), County Council Chair Jolene Ivey, and Sen. Alonzo Washington, at the recent Laurel forum to discuss their individual qualifications suited for the Prince George’s County Executive seat. State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy (not pictured), another candidate, also attended. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott February 5, 2025February 6, 2025

**FILE** Tara Jackson (Courtesy of princegeorgescountymd.gov)

Prince George's County

Acting Prince George’s Executive Tara Jackson Vows to Keep County on Track

by Richard D. Elliott December 9, 2024December 10, 2024