WES MOORE REITERATES HE’S NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT: On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore reaffirmed his position by stating that he is “genuine” about not pursuing a presidential campaign in 2028. He emphasized that his focus remains on the needs of Maryland. This declaration marks one of his most forthright responses to speculation surrounding his potential aspirations for a higher office. Tinashe Chingarande / The Baltimore Sun.
HOGAN CLAIMS LOCAL OFFICERS WILL ‘IGNORE’ NEW IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION: Former Governor Larry Hogan stated on Thursday that local law enforcement will “ignore” a newly enacted law by Governor Wes Moore that prohibits formal cooperation between local agencies and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Hogan’s comments come despite Moore’s law allowing for some levels of collaboration. Tinashe Chingarande / The Baltimore Sun.
SHERIFFS PREDICT INCREASE IN ICE OPERATIONS AFTER STATE BAN: A coalition of Maryland sheriffs has been notified to anticipate an uptick in federal immigration enforcement following the state’s recent ban on local cooperation with ICE.Justin Fenton / The Baltimore Banner.
NEW APPOINTMENTS WITHIN HUMAN SERVICES FACING RECURRENT CHALLENGES: For the second consecutive day, legislative auditors on Thursday recommended withholding substantial funds from the Maryland Department of Human Services until the agency addresses ongoing financial inquiries and previous audit findings.Danielle J. Brown / Maryland Matters.
- With federal funding for local health initiatives becoming increasingly contentious, the Baltimore Health Department is reassessing its operations and priorities. Recent actions by the Trump administration could result in rescinding hundreds of millions of dollars from local public health programs, only days after over $600 million in grants were signed into law. Scott Maucione / WYPR-FM.
MOCO IG FACES RECORDS DENIAL: Amid a legal confrontation regarding inspector general access to municipal records in Baltimore, Montgomery County is grappling with its own transparency issues. Inspector General Megan Limarzi reported that a routine request for documentation related to an investigation was declined, noting that this was an unprecedented occurrence.Ginny Bixby / Baltimore Banner.
GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ED HALE ANNOUNCES LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR PICK: Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ed Hale Sr., a businessman, and owner of the Baltimore Blast—formerly a Democrat—has chosen his long-time friend and financial advisor Tyrone Keys Jr. as his lieutenant governor running mate.Christine Condon and William J. Ford / Maryland Matters.
LEGISLATION SEEKS FORENSIC SURVEY OF LAND AT FORMER REFORM SCHOOL IN MEMORY OF BLACK YOUTH: A Senate bill scheduled for discussion on Wednesday before the Judicial Proceedings Committee proposes establishing a commission to “examine the history, operations, and fatalities” associated with the former House of Reformation facility.William J. Ford / Maryland Matters.
BUSINESS OWNERS EXPRESS FEELINGS OF NEGLECT FROM MOORE’s ADMINISTRATION: As the governor campaigns for a second term, Spotlight on Maryland has spoken with various business owners and state residents about their experiences under the Moore administration.Gary Collins / Spotlight on Maryland / The Baltimore Sun.
NEW LEGISLATION MAY EXTEND FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS FOR CARROLL COUNTY DISTILLERIES: A bill currently progressing through the Maryland General Assembly could enable Carroll County distilleries to broaden their food and beverage selections—a change that supporters argue would help local businesses compete in a challenging marketplace.Marissa Yelenik / Carroll County Times.
The article originally published on MarylandReporter.com has been reformatted and updated.
