Maryland Governor Wes Moore's approval rating has fallen below 50 percent for the first time since taking office, according to a University of Maryland Baltimore County Institute of Politics poll released April 1, 2026. The survey shows 48 percent of Marylanders approve of Moore's job performance while 42 percent disapprove, marking a double-digit decline from his mid-50s and low-60s ratings earlier in his first term. Concerns about trust, honesty, and credibility appear to be driving the shift in public opinion.

On the legislative front, Maryland lawmakers are advancing several significant bills as the 2026 General Assembly session enters its final weeks. The House Government, Labor and Elections Committee heard a slate of election reform measures, including Senate Bill 697 addressing social media algorithms and foreign bot interference in elections, and Senate Bill 241 to restore voter registration for formerly incarcerated individuals. The bill would require the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to electronically transmit lists of qualified released individuals to the State Board of Elections by January 1, 2028. Additionally, Representative Martinez is sponsoring House Bill 1114 to expand PrEP access in Maryland by extending insurance coverage and expanding pharmacists' ability to prescribe HIV treatments and testing, working alongside State Senator Clarence Lam and FreeState Justice.

On infrastructure, Governor Moore and the Board of Public Works advanced a resource sharing agreement to expand high-speed internet access in Western Maryland. The state also authorized a second payment in the Federal Shutdown Loan Program to support ongoing initiatives.

In public safety news, the Maryland Judiciary has warned residents of text scams related to parking and toll violations. The current scam directs people to report to the District Courthouse in Baltimore on fraudulent dates and times, and authorities urge listeners to verify any court-related communications through official channels.

Looking ahead, the Maryland General Assembly has less than two weeks remaining in its legislative session, with multiple election reform and public health bills awaiting committee votes before advancing to the House floor. Governor Moore's declining approval ratings may influence legislative dynamics as lawmakers finalize their priorities for the session. Additionally, listeners should remain vigilant regarding the ongoing parking and toll scam circulating through text messages, as authorities continue investigating the fraudulent scheme.

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In Maryland, a top headline involves the indictment of James Appel, a former Maryland Republican Party official and treasurer for dozens of campaign committees, on charges of wire fraud and money laundering, according to The Daily Record. Federal court filings unsealed Monday allege he transferred $100,000 each from a politician's campaign and the Anne Arundel County Tennis Association to his personal account for a yacht loan. Appel pleaded not guilty, and the state GOP stated he is no longer a contractor.

Governor Wes Moore's five bills for the 2026 legislative session saw four advance from committees with amendments, including expansions to film production tax credits up to $30 million per project, per The Daily Record. The Maryland House approved a $70.8 billion budget with no tax increases and a $250 million surplus, while the Senate tweaked the UTILITY Relief Act energy omnibus, prompting climate advocates to rally against proposed cuts to the EmPOWER efficiency program, WYPR reports. Lawmakers also gave initial nod to a $1.8 billion capital budget for infrastructure, expected to create thousands of jobs.

Economically, Montgomery County advances as a biohealth hub with the $2.8 billion Viva White Oak project, poised to add 9,000 jobs and 5,000 housing units near FDA headquarters, according to Area Development. In West Baltimore, Governor Moore celebrated the $4 million state-funded revival of Edmondson Village Shopping Center, bringing a new grocery store and Meals on Wheels facility, via the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Community efforts include $28 million approved for Northwood High School's Phase III auditorium in Montgomery County, targeting 2027 completion. The March 2026 North American blizzard brought localized flooding in Baltimore, wind damage, school closures, and over 16,000 power outages two weeks ago, per Wikipedia and BGE reports.

Looking Ahead, conference committees will reconcile budget and energy bills before session's end in weeks, while warm weather near 80 degrees this week precedes showers and storms, WBAL forecasts. Clean water priorities and small business lending transparency measures push toward final passage.

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Maryland marked somber milestones this week, including the two-year anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse on March 26, as reported by WMAR-2 News. In brighter developments, the Baltimore Orioles kicked off their season on Opening Day amid favorable forecasts. The Maryland House of Delegates approved a $70.8 billion operating budget with no tax increases, preserving a $250 million cash surplus and $2.2 billion in the Rainy Day Fund, according to WYPR. Lawmakers also advanced a controversial congressional redistricting amendment, though Senate leaders like Bill Ferguson signaled no support, dimming its ballot prospects for 2026.

Economically, Governor Wes Moore highlighted Commerce Department programs supporting 24,000 jobs, while Lufburrow & Company announced a new research and manufacturing facility expansion, per the Maryland Economic Development Association. Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller welcomed UK firm Risk Ledger's new office in Baltimore. Charles County eyes spring openings for businesses like The Farmhouse Waldorf.

In education, Montgomery County's Board of Education approved new high school and middle school boundaries, including reopening Charles W. Woodward High and relocating Thomas S. Wootton High, effective fall 2027 to match enrollment trends, as detailed in their March 26 release. Howard County Executive Calvin Ball fully funded the $116.6 million FY27 school capital budget, prioritizing renovations at Oakland Mills and Dunloggin Middle Schools. The Senate gave initial nod to a $1.8 billion capital budget for infrastructure, promising thousands of jobs, WYPR reports.

Weather-wise, a March 2026 North American blizzard brought flooding, wind damage, and over 16,000 power outages in Maryland earlier this month, with Governor Moore declaring preparedness. Recent cold fronts delivered rain and a 30-degree plunge to the 40s in Baltimore on March 27.

Public safety concerns include a fatal shooting of a 20-year-old in Rockville, under homicide investigation by police.

Looking Ahead: Watch for the operating budget's final House vote, conference committees on Governor Moore's five priority bills, and Crossover Day deadlines in the General Assembly. A warm-up to the 80s looms next week.

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Maryland's state legislature is in full swing this session, with the Senate giving initial approval to a 1.8 billion dollar capital budget for statewide infrastructure projects, including economic growth and affordable housing initiatives, as reported by WYPR. Controversy swirls around a proposed bill requiring tampons in men's restrooms in public buildings, drawing mockery from Delegate Kathy Szeliga and debate on Fox News. The Maryland State Department of Education provided a legislative update highlighting ongoing priorities, according to their March 2026 report.

Economically, Governor Wes Moore announced expansions like UK firm Risk Ledger opening an office and Lufburrow & Company adding a research facility, supporting an estimated 24,000 jobs through commerce incentives, per the Maryland Economic Development Association. TEDCO awarded 371,875 dollars to seven tech firms, and three million dollars targets Purple Line corridor revitalization in the proposed FY 2027 budget. Lawmakers push to raise the minimum wage to 20 dollars per hour, sparking business concerns over costs, as noted by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.

Communities see progress with final state approval for the West Lexington Corridor development in Baltimore, boosting University of Maryland, Baltimore's vibrancy plans. Public safety made headlines with a quadruple amputee cornhole player accused of a fatal shooting in an argument, according to Fox5 DC.

Just 10 days ago, on March 16, a historic storm complex battered central Maryland with severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, rapid temperature drops over 20 degrees, heavy rain, and even snow in spots like Hagerstown and areas west with six-plus inches, detailed by EthanWXtra and Wikipedia.

Looking Ahead: Watch for House passage of the operating budget, minimum wage debates, and the next rain-maker weather system by Friday, with warming temps into the 70s.

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Maryland entered a critical legislative week as lawmakers raced to meet the Crossover Day deadline on Monday, March 24th, marking the final push to advance priority bills through the General Assembly's 90-day session. According to The Daily Record, this self-imposed deadline represents the last opportunity for bills to pass one chamber and guarantee a hearing in the other before the legislative session concludes on April 13th.

Energy relief dominated the legislative agenda as the House passed the Utility RELIEF Act, designed to reduce utility bills for Marylanders by at least 150 dollars annually. According to National Today, the legislation aims to scale back the EmPOWER Maryland surcharge that funds energy efficiency programs. The Maryland Department of Commerce reports that the state budget allocates 100 million dollars for broad energy relief, with an additional 280 million dollars directed to the Office of Home Energy Programs to assist low-income residents with their energy bills and arrearages.

Immigration policy also gained momentum as Governor Wes Moore signed emergency legislation banning local law enforcement from engaging in 287(g) ICE agreements. According to The Daily Record, the Senate advanced additional juvenile justice reform measures to keep more minors in juvenile rather than adult court, representing a significant shift in the state's approach to youth offenders.

On the economic front, Governor Moore announced a major expansion by Lufburrow and Company, a certified woman-owned advanced manufacturing firm. According to the Maryland Department of Commerce, LufCo will establish a research and development facility at a 73,000 square-foot location in Aberdeen, creating 120 full-time jobs in microelectronics manufacturing. The state is providing a 600,000 dollar conditional loan through Advantage Maryland, while Harford County contributed a 60,000 dollar grant for infrastructure upgrades.

Education and infrastructure continue to require attention as the Public School Superintendents Association of Maryland supports legislation directing at least 550 million dollars annually toward school construction beginning in fiscal year 2027. According to the association, nearly 46 percent of Maryland's school facilities are considered unreliable and require major repairs, with construction costs rising significantly due to inflation.

Additionally, the Maryland Board of Public Works approved the West Lexington Corridor Development Project at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. According to UMB, this 263 million dollar initiative will create a vibrant College Town area, with 95 percent of funding coming from private investment.

Looking ahead, listeners should watch for final legislative outcomes as the General Assembly completes its work before the April 13th sine die deadline, with particular attention to energy relief implementation, education funding decisions, and economic development announcements.

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Marylands General Assembly is in high gear as it nears crossover day on March 23, with lawmakers pushing key bills through double sessions and weekend work. WYPR reports the House and Senate have given initial approval to Governor Wes Moores Maryland Transit and Housing Opportunity Act, aiming to boost housing along rail corridors in Prince Georges, Montgomery, Baltimore City and County, with final passage expected soon. The Utility RELIEF Act, a 104-page energy affordability package, passed the House swiftly and heads to the Senate, directing 100 million dollars to ease EmPOWER program costs for families. The Vax Act, decoupling state vaccine policy from federal changes, also advanced in both chambers. On immigration, the state already banned local ICE partnerships, and bills to set standards for detention centers and restrict private facilities are progressing, though the Community Trust Act lags. The Senate passed a 70.7 billion dollar budget with no tax hikes, cutting deficits while funding schools and Medicaid.

In business news, Governor Moore announced Lufburrow and Company, or LufCo, is expanding in Aberdeen with a new 73,000 square-foot microelectronics facility, creating 120 jobs on top of its existing 100, supported by state loans and county grants, as per the Maryland Department of Commerce. Commerce programs overall backed 24,000 jobs last fiscal year.

Community efforts shine too. The state Board of Public Works approved the University of Marylands West Lexington Corridor plan, transforming parking lots into housing, retail and entertainment spaces in West Baltimore, unlocking private investment for vibrancy. School construction funding rose via the Interagency Commission, aiding projects like a 68 million dollar middle school.

No major weather events hit recently, though showers passed earlier. Sports fans note Marylands baseball team fell in a Big Ten series to top-ranked UCLA.

Looking Ahead: Watch for budget conference committees, final votes before the April 13 session end, and LufCo hiring ramps. Redistricting talks linger as unlikely before 2026 elections.

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Maryland State Police announced the arrest of 44-year-old Kendrick Lamont Savoi in connection with three highway shootings in Prince George's County starting March 16, easing public safety concerns through swift collaboration with local police, the FBI, and ATF, according to a Maryland State Police press conference. In politics, the Senate passed a $70 billion budget with a $250 million surplus and no tax hikes, now heading to the House, as reported by The Daily Record; it includes cuts to the Developmental Disabilities Administration but maintains modest 2 percent state employee raises amid inflation debates, per WYPR. Republicans criticized it for delaying fiscal challenges into 2028.

On the business front, Lidl US leased 23,000 square feet at Baltimore's Yard 56 to replace the closing Streets Market, boosting a mixed-use hub with retail, fitness, and medical services, according to The Daily Record. Technical.ly highlighted Maryland's 2026 RealLIST Startups cohort, showcasing innovative biotech, cyber, and energy firms statewide, signaling robust entrepreneurial growth.

Community efforts advance with Montgomery County Public Schools updating boundary studies to reopen Charles W. Woodward High School, expand Northwood and Damascus highs, and balance enrollment, while facing capital budget shortfalls that could delay elementary replacements. The Maryland Department of the Environment approved $40 million for lead service line replacements in Prince George's and Montgomery counties, targeting 14,000 lines by 2026. Anne Arundel County executed a deal for the Villages at Sawmill Creek redevelopment in Glen Burnie, funded partly by a state grant. No major recent weather events were noted.

Looking Ahead: Watch the House budget deliberations, MCPS capital plan approval in May, and school construction funding debates under HB 1329.

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Maryland faces stormy weather challenges as Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness ahead of severe thunderstorms and high winds, with a Tornado Watch in effect until early evening on March 16, according to WBAL-TV. Firefighters battled a large blaze at Frontier Town Campground, while scattered thunderstorms gave way to cloudy skies with lows around 33 degrees in Salisbury, WBOC Weather reports. In politics, the Senate budget proposal closely mirrors Governor Moore's plan, reducing cuts to developmental disability services by prioritizing other care options to save $27 million and approving modest 2 percent state employee salary increases costing $43 million, despite criticism from AFSCME for lagging inflation, WYPR notes. Lawmakers unveiled the Utility RELIEF Act to lower energy bills by at least $150 annually for families through utility accountability and local energy boosts, a joint effort by Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk.

Economically, Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González launched the Job Creation Project Zoning Text Amendment to expedite permitting for major employers and spur growth, praised by local business leaders including the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation. Technical.ly spotlights Maryland's 2026 RealLIST Startups, highlighting promising early-stage ventures in biotech, cyber, and energy headquartered across the state. Small business owners are urged to weigh in on key legislation, per NFIB.

Community efforts advance education infrastructure, with Montgomery County Public Schools recommending reopening Charles W. Woodward High School and expanding Northwood High amid boundary studies, though funding gaps in the Capital Improvements Program could delay projects like Sligo schools. Maryland to lower speed limits on US 50 Business in Wicomico County for safety, and HB 1329 pushes for stronger state-county school construction funding partnerships starting 2027, MACo reports. Drug arrests followed investigations at Kent County businesses.

Looking Ahead: Watch for Senate budget passage early next week before House review, startup momentum from RealLIST cohorts, and MCPS decisions on shell classrooms at Potomac Elementary and school funding amid Blueprint demands.

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Maryland lawmakers are navigating tight budgets and pressing social issues as the legislative session progresses. Delegate Caylin Young denied claims he told police he was on top of the law during a traffic stop, demanding a media apology according to Fox News reports. A 17-year-old at Great Mills High School faces adult charges for allegedly stabbing another student in a school bathroom, Fox5 DC reports. The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee unveiled its fiscal year 2027 spending plan, totaling around $70 billion with $250 million to spare and no tax hikes, WYPR reports. It softens Governor Wes Moores proposed 10 percent cuts to the Developmental Disabilities Administration by adopting only $127 million in reductions, rejecting a $500,000 cap on individual care budgets to avoid institutionalizing clients, while trimming self-directed caregiver wages and enforcing dedicated care hours more strictly.

State employee salaries see a modest 2 percent average increase via cost-of-living adjustments and step changes, below inflation and drawing criticism from AFSCME Maryland President Patrick Moran, who calls for prioritizing frontline workers. In education, Montgomery County Public Schools advances major projects like Damascus High School and Eastern Middle School amid debates over a $2.79 billion capital plan, potentially delaying elementary replacements if funding falls short, per MCPS updates. Community college construction grants fund 14 projects at 11 campuses with $52.4 million, alongside workforce centers at Howard Community College set for July 2026 completion. Business developments include the Brightview Homeland senior living project next to Notre Dame of Maryland University, breaking ground summer 2026 for 170 residences opening in 2028, The Daily Record reports. Officials introduced the Utility RELIEF Act to lower resident energy bills.

Recent storms brought cold rain and snow across the state, CBS News Baltimore notes, with no major disruptions reported. Public safety remains vigilant amid school incidents.

Looking Ahead: The Senate budget heads to the House next week for tweaks, while higher education capital projects like lab modernizations begin construction this spring. Watch for energy bill reforms and session-end wage negotiations.

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Maryland's state legislature is in its final weeks, with major energy policy debates heating up. The House Environment and Transportation Committee heard hours of testimony on the Break STRIDE Act, which would limit gas companies' proactive charges for pipeline replacements to curb rising utility bills, and the Affordable Energy Act, aiming to boost in-state power generation for reliability and affordability, according to WYPR reporting. Lawmakers expect a formal energy proposal soon, potentially incorporating elements from both bills. Governor Wes Moore highlighted $3 million in his proposed FY 2027 budget for business revitalization along the Purple Line corridor, expanding Montgomery County's Facade Improvement Program to upgrade storefronts and support small businesses amid construction, as announced by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.

In education, the FY 2027 capital budget allocates $52.4 million for community college projects, including new workforce centers at Howard Community College and Chesapeake College, with construction starting soon, per Maryland Higher Education Commission documents. Sports fans are reeling from Maryland basketball's tough season, with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt calling results under coach Buzz Williams not acceptable after a Big Ten tournament loss to Iowa, as shown in NBC Sports highlights.

Community efforts include a $795,000 bond initiative for the M25 Impact Center in Charles County, creating a hub for workforce training and entrepreneurship. No major weather events have disrupted the state recently.

Looking Ahead, the session runs until April 13, with key deadlines by March 23, votes on energy bills, Purple Line grant applications opening, and community college builds ramping up.

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