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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

Hogan Signs New Maryland Congressional Map Into Law

by William J. Ford April 4, 2022April 4, 2022

Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tom Perez (center) responds to a question during a candidate forum at the American Legion Post 136 in Greenbelt on April 3 as fellow candidate Jerome Segal (right) listens. Five candidates participated in the forum hosted by the Eleanor & Franklin Roosevelt Democratic Club. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland’s Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss the Major Issues

by William J. Ford April 4, 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

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (center) smiles alongside Senate President Bill Ferguson (left), House Speaker Adrienne Jones (right) and other lawmakers after the three state leaders signed legislation into law to suspend the state’s gas tax for 30 days on March 18. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Hogan, Democratic Leaders Agree on Tax Relief Packages

by William J. Ford March 30, 2022March 30, 2022

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson speaks during a March 29 press briefing at the Miller Senate Building in Annapolis after the chamber voted to approve a new congressional redistricting map. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland Senate OKs New Congressional Map, Which Now Heads to the House

by William J. Ford March 29, 2022March 29, 2022

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan holds a press briefing on March 24 in Annapolis urging the legislature approve his crime package legislation before the session ends April 11. Standing beside the governor are Keiffer Mitchell Jr., chief legislative officer in the Hogan administration, right, and Lt. Col. Roland L. Butler Jr., chief of field operations for the state police. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Hogan Urges Maryland Lawmakers to Pass Crime Bill

by William J. Ford March 25, 2022March 25, 2022

Bowie Mayor Tim Adams (Courtesy of Tim Adams for Comptroller)

Prince George's County

Maryland Comptroller Candidates Square Off in Prince George’s Forum

by William J. Ford March 23, 2022March 27, 2022

Maryland Del. Kris Valderrama (D-District 26) sponsors legislation for paid family and medical leave on the House floor in Annapolis on Feb. 15. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland Lawmakers Revisit Push for Paid Family, Medical Leave

by William J. Ford February 16, 2022February 16, 2022

Candace Hollingsworth (left), former mayor of Hyattsville, Maryland, is the running mate of former state Attorney General Doug Gansler in his bid for the governor's office. (Campaign photo)

Md. Governor Hopeful Gansler Tabs Candace Hollingsworth as Running Mate

by William J. Ford February 8, 2022February 7, 2022