Cardin poised to become top Democrat on Senate Foreign Relations panel on an acting basis for the second time, this time as committee leader. The post Menendez steps down temporarily as U.S. Senate committee chairman amid federal charges appeared first on Maryland Matters.

The majority of commissioners voted against recommendations made by commission staff to approve the programs. The post Maryland Higher Education Commission denies two physical therapy programs from Johns Hopkins, Stevenson universities appeared first on Maryland Matters.

'What's going on in your county?' colleagues ask a state lawmaker from the Lower Shore. The post Does the Wicomico County governing impasse have deeper political meaning? appeared first on Maryland Matters.

State law allows the Accountability and Implementation Board to have up to 15 full-time positions. It has staffed six. The post Blueprint board reviews staffing, could hire additional personnel this year appeared first on Maryland Matters.

There is legitimate concern about violence in Maryland, but there is also significant misinformation. The post Opinion: Gun violence is declining and youth are not the problem in Maryland appeared first on Maryland Matters.