A prominent state consumer advocate raised concerns Wednesday about lobbyist influence as the Maryland General Assembly convened its annual 90-day session.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Wednesday he will submit a budget plan with about $2 billion in spending reductions to start addressing a deficit of roughly $3 billion, as lawmakers convened for the firs

The Maryland General Assembly will begin the 2025 legislative session on Wednesday afternoon as the state faces a $2.7 billion budget deficit.

Some of the legislation Anne Arundel County lawmakers are working on includes bills to improve school scheduling flexibility and protect the environment.

Bills to look out for as the Maryland General Assembly begins its 2025 legislative session President Biden stood next to Gov. Gavin Newsom and pledged full federal support as fires burned through Los Angeles County. President-elect Donald Trump took to social media and blamed 'Newscum.'

With the Maryland General Assembly’s three-month session kicking off this week, intense debate on the looming state budget deficit is likely to dominate discussions. While facing this challenge, Howard County lawmakers are seeking to pass several local bills.

The Maryland General Assembly's 2025 session begins at noon on Wednesday, when lawmakers will begin to tackle a number of high-interest issues. Policy decisions will be framed around how much money is available and what additional new revenue sources are acceptable.