Sen. Sarah Elfreth is the woman to beat in the race for the 3rd Congressional District seat. The state senator from Annapolis has drawn veiled criticism for her support by a multi-million dollar “dark money” pro-Israel super PAC, and direct criticism from a fellow state senator and opponent over alleged weak support of gun control legislation.

‘INTERIM’ NO MORE: CAREY WRIGHT APPOINTED STATE SCHOOL SUPER: The interim title will be removed from Carey Wright’s name after the Maryland Board of Education’s unanimous vote Wednesday to make her the permanent state superintendent of public schools. Wright began as interim superintendent Oct. 23, replacing Mohammed Choudhury, who resigned days prior. William Ford/Maryland Matters.

ANNAPOLIS —Gov. Wes Moore said he has met with several Republicans in Congress to discuss federal support for the response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and that they have been “incredibly encouraging” about their support for the clean-up effort. He praised the sole Republican in...

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Amid a jurisdictional tug-of-war over the future home of the Washington Commanders, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Wednesday struck an assured posture on his state’s ability to keep the team in Prince George’s County. “I’m very confident we’re going to put together the most...

WASHINGTON – To better understand the ocean surface, NASA scientists went to the stars. The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite launched into orbit on Feb. 8 on a quest to better understand the microscopic content of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans. “This mission is really the search...

MATERNAL HEALTH ACT AWAITS MOORE’s SIGNATURE: The Maryland Maternal Health Act of 2024 is among the hundreds of pieces of legislation awaiting the governor’s signature. The bill, considered a priority by the Legislative Black Caucus and Women’s Caucus passed both chambers of the General Assembly with no opposition. Maryland’s maternal mortality rate for 2021 was 21.2 per 100,000 live births; however racial health disparities persist. Wambui Kamau/WYPR-FM.

HOW TAX INCREASES WILL PAY FOR BLUEPRINT: According to a chart provided by the Blueprint’s Accountability and Implementation Board that oversees the multi-billion-dollar education plan, a $1.25 increase in a pack of cigarettes could generate about $86 million, while tax increases on other tobacco products could provide another $5 million in the upcoming fiscal year. The total amount of tobacco revenue is expected to decrease from $91 million to about $71 million by fiscal year 2029, because when tobacco taxes go up, tobacco use often goes down — or users look to other states with lower taxes to buy their products. Nevertheless, an additional $76 million generated in taxes on tobacco and other products in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 would be designated toward the Blueprint fund. William Ford/Maryland Matters.

Earth Day is an annual holiday that celebrates the Earth and raises awareness about the need to protect the environment. The first Earth Day was introduced by Gaylord Nelson, the former governor of Wisconsin, on April 22, 1970. It was initially aimed at college students. Nowadays, Earth Day is celebrated by people all over the world. In addition to volunteering to help clean the environment or advocating for environmental issues, some choose to celebrate the day by spending time outdoors. Here are five places in and around Maryland where you can appreciate nature this Earth Day and year-round:

SOME JURISDICTIONS TO BEGIN PROCESSING MAIL-IN PRIMARY BALLOTS: Mail-in ballots are starting to roll in across the Baltimore region as Maryland’s May 14 primary election draws near, with some jurisdictions preparing to process ballots as soon as today. According to the Maryland State Board of Elections, approximately 558,000 ballots have been sent to voters statewide for a primary with two presumptive presidential nominees at the top. In turn, voters have sent in 17% of those ballots to local election offices with their choices. Hannah Gaskill/The Baltimore Sun.

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — Workers at the Shipley’s Grant Starbucks cafe voted to unionize this week, just days ahead of a Supreme Court case involving the company’s challenge of a federal labor injunction. “I started working here two and a half years ago, and as soon as...

WASHINGTON POST ENDORSES ALSOBROOKS: In editorial urging Democrats to vote for Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks for U.S. Senate, the Washington Post highlights her record as a “fiscally responsible steward,” “champion of economic development,” and “deserves credit for her leadership on public safety.”

WAIT TIMES IN MARYLAND ERs AMONG THE LONGEST: While long emergency department wait times are a problem everywhere in the country, they are particularly bad in Maryland. Patients in Maryland spend 4 hours, 7 minutes, on average, from the time they arrive in emergency departments to the time they leave, according to federal data last updated in January. That doesn’t include patients seeking help for psychiatric or mental health reasons — a population that waits, on average, for about 6 hours, 40 minutes in Maryland. Angela Roberts/The Baltimore Sun.

ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Wes Moore bragged the other day about “going 26 for 26” in passing his bills through the General Assembly, a display of bipartisan achievement he called “Maryland’s win.”. With his second legislative session now in the rearview mirror, Moore has been touting...

ANNAPOLIS – After a pair of deadly work zone incidents cast attention on the dangers of road work, Gov. Wes Moore enacted a set of protections for workers and their families that his administration describes as “a moral imperative.”. Hours after the state’s legislature adjourned, a bill increasing...

NATIONAL REPUBLICANS AID HOGAN AS SENATE RACE FUNDING NUMBERS COME IN: Former Gov. Larry Hogan is launching a nearly $1 million television ad campaign today, half bankrolled by national Republicans eager to flip the deep-blue state’s open Senate seat red. Erin Cox and Katie Shepherd/The Washington Post. A month...

To remove the massive wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, state and federal authorities have brought in an elite group of contractors, ranging from a construction firm in Stockholm, salvage firms from Florida and New Jersey, and a disaster management firm from Houston. Marine salvage firms Resolve Marine of...

Wet rooms are currently an extremely popular choice. Among the possible solutions for the organization of bathroom space, it is a real hit. Still, many people do not fully understand what the concept of a wet room is and why it has so many advantages. Let’s try to learn a little more about this modern, comfortable solution.

SPORTS WAGER MARKET GENERATES $4.8M IN MARCH: Maryland’s sports wagering market generated $4,853,985 in contributions to the state from a handle of $536,730,427 during March 2024. The $4.8 million contribution was 8.6% less than the $5.3 million total in March 2023. Mark Smith/The Business Monthly. BILL COULD HELP PREVENT...

Harry Dunn is large – 6-foot-7, 300 pounds. He looks like the professional football player he once aspired to be. Dunn is the largest figure in the Democratic race to succeed retiring Rep. John Sarbanes in Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District – not just because of his size, but the size of his fundraising haul.

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