No tax hikes, spending cuts in Maryland's proposed 2026 budget
Faced with a $1.5 billion budget, Maryland Governor Wes Moore is pledging to balance the state budget — but not with tax hikes or fee increases. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.
Faced with a $1.5 billion budget, Maryland Governor Wes Moore is pledging to balance the state budget — but not with tax hikes or fee increases. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald reports.
Maryland, Virginia state legislatures now back in session
Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia. Both states have a laundry list of items to tackle over the next few months. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us now with what is on the agenda in the free state and in the Commonwealth.
Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia. Both states have a laundry list of items to tackle over the next few months. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us now with what is on the agenda in the free state and in the Commonwealth.
Maryland, Virginia state legislatures now back in session
Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia.
Lawmakers are back to work in Annapolis and Richmond as both state legislatures are now in session in Maryland and Virginia.
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen fighting to keep new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt
One of Maryland's U.S. senators says the fight is far from over as they push to keep the new FBI headquarters in their neck of the woods. But that site is just one of several that now hang in the balance as Prince George's County business and political leaders today came together to look at the county’s economic future. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald has more.
One of Maryland's U.S. senators says the fight is far from over as they push to keep the new FBI headquarters in their neck of the woods. But that site is just one of several that now hang in the balance as Prince George's County business and political leaders today came together to look at the county’s economic future. FOX 5's Tom Fitzgerald has more.
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer to announce retirement
Maryland Congressman Steny Hoyer, who has been serving in office since 1981, is set to announce his retirement. Hoyer, 86, represents the state's Fifth Congressional District, which stretches from the eastern suburbs near D.C. to southern Maryland.
Maryland Congressman Steny Hoyer, who has been serving in office since 1981, is set to announce his retirement. Hoyer, 86, represents the state's Fifth Congressional District, which stretches from the eastern suburbs near D.C. to southern Maryland.
Wala Blegay to serve as at-large councilmember for Prince George's County
One week after Prince George’s County at-large councilmember Calvin Hawkins resigned, a familiar face was chosen to fill his seat.
One week after Prince George’s County at-large councilmember Calvin Hawkins resigned, a familiar face was chosen to fill his seat.
Union issues vote of no confidence in Montgomery Co. sheriff
The union that represents Montgomery County sheriff's deputies issued a vote of no confidence in Sheriff Maxwell Uy’s leadership abilities last week, union leaders said at a press conference on Wednesday.
The union that represents Montgomery County sheriff's deputies issued a vote of no confidence in Sheriff Maxwell Uy’s leadership abilities last week, union leaders said at a press conference on Wednesday.
Fatal Ukrainian refugee stabbing fuels debate on crime in US cities
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte, N.C. light rail train last month, an unprovoked attack that President Trump appears to be using to further exemplify the "need" for federal troops to be deployed in other large cities, like in D.C.
New Maryland laws take effect July 1, 2025
Several new laws take effect on July 1, 2025 in Maryland, addressing education, digital privacy, housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and recreational marijuana.
Several new laws take effect on July 1, 2025 in Maryland, addressing education, digital privacy, housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and recreational marijuana.
Montgomery County gas-powered leaf blower ban takes effect, exemption proposed
A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums across Montgomery County took effect Tuesday, prohibiting their use on private, commercial and local government properties. Violators could face fines up to $500.
A ban on the use of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums across Montgomery County took effect Tuesday, prohibiting their use on private, commercial and local government properties. Violators could face fines up to $500.
New Prince George's County State's Attorney appointed: Who is Tara H. Jackson?
A new State's Attorney has been named for Prince George's County.
A new State's Attorney has been named for Prince George's County.
Braveboy wins special election for new Prince George's County Executive
Voters headed to the polls in Prince George’s County on Tuesday for a special election to choose a new county executive.
Voters headed to the polls in Prince George’s County on Tuesday for a special election to choose a new county executive.
Maryland bill would create commission to consider reparations for slavery
A controversial bill is sitting on Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s desk right now. It involves studying reparations for slavery in the state.
A controversial bill is sitting on Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s desk right now. It involves studying reparations for slavery in the state.
Polls open Tuesday for Prince George's County special election
One of Maryland’s largest counties will have a new leader very soon.
One of Maryland’s largest counties will have a new leader very soon.
Maryland lawmakers consider 2-cent tax on sugary drinks
The next time you sip a Coke or a Kool-Aid, it could cost you. Maryland lawmakers are considering what’s called the For Our Kids Act, which would impose a tax of 2-cents-per-ounce on sugary drinks, syrups, and powders. That includes artificially sweetened drinks, like a Diet Coke.
The next time you sip a Coke or a Kool-Aid, it could cost you. Maryland lawmakers are considering what’s called the For Our Kids Act, which would impose a tax of 2-cents-per-ounce on sugary drinks, syrups, and powders. That includes artificially sweetened drinks, like a Diet Coke.
Maryland lawmakers pump the brakes on driverless cars with new proposal
Maryland lawmakers are considering new regulations for autonomous vehicles, with a proposal that would require a human driver to be present when operating on state highways.
Maryland lawmakers are considering new regulations for autonomous vehicles, with a proposal that would require a human driver to be present when operating on state highways.
Maryland lawmakers consider bill to ban transgender students from girls' sports
Maryland Democratic lawmakers are being accused of silencing people’s First Amendment rights as a General Assembly committee considering a bill to block transgender students from playing girls' sports decided to block any public testimony on the bill.
Maryland Democratic lawmakers are being accused of silencing people’s First Amendment rights as a General Assembly committee considering a bill to block transgender students from playing girls' sports decided to block any public testimony on the bill.
Maryland’s handgun safety rules survive Supreme Court challenge
The decision preserves Maryland’s strict requirements for handgun purchases, which include safety training, fingerprinting, a background check, and a waiting period.
The decision preserves Maryland’s strict requirements for handgun purchases, which include safety training, fingerprinting, a background check, and a waiting period.
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New 2025 Maryland laws now in effect
The new year brought new laws to the state of Maryland. Beginning on January 1, 2025, many new laws went into effect. Here’s a glance at some of the most notable new Maryland laws.
The new year brought new laws to the state of Maryland. Beginning on January 1, 2025, many new laws went into effect. Here’s a glance at some of the most notable new Maryland laws.