Editors · Policy and legislation

The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through Maryland, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.

26 stories published

News · MD

Moore announces funding for child poverty initiative

Elections and voting

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced funding for an initiative intended to address child poverty in the state.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 4, 2026

News · MD

Scott seeks protective order in Baltimore records dispute

Elections and voting

Baltimore Mayor Scott is seeking to restrict the inspector general’s access to some records through a protective order.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskOct 2, 2026

News · MD

Maryland AG declines to reopen Tawon Boyd death investigation

Elections and voting

Maryland’s attorney general will leave closed the investigation into Tawon Boyd’s 2016 death.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 26, 2026

News · MD

Maryland tightens data center rules amid rapid growth

Elections and voting

Maryland is adding guardrails for data centers as more states respond to the industry’s fast expansion.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 25, 2026

News · MD

Maryland redistricting question reaches November ballot

Elections and voting

Question 3 would ease constitutional limits on congressional maps but would not change districts for the 2026 midterm election.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 24, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Jonathan White in Maryland’s 4th District

Elections and voting

Jonathan White is a Democrat running for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 22, 2026

News · MD

Andy Harris proposes temporary pause in federal fuel taxes

Economy and jobs

The Maryland congressman’s proposal would suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes through the end of the year.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 17, 2026

News · MD

Maryland appeals court denies Baltimore’s bid for pause

Elections and voting

The court declined to halt a lawsuit involving Baltimore’s inspector general while legal proceedings continue.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 15, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Kenneth Simons in Maryland’s 5th District

Elections and voting

Kenneth Simons is a Democrat running for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 5th District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 12, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Alexis Goldstein in Maryland’s 6th District

Elections and voting

Democrat Alexis Goldstein is running in Maryland’s contested 6th Congressional District race in the 2026 election.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 10, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Anthony Field in Maryland’s 4th District House race

Elections and voting

Democrat Anthony Field is one of seven candidates listed in the contested 2026 race for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 9, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Adrian Boafo

Elections and voting

Democrat Adrian Boafo is among 23 candidates in the contested Maryland 5th District U.S. House race set for Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 7, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Wala Blegay

Elections and voting

Democrat Wala Blegay is running for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 5th District in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 6, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Christopher Michael Burnett in MD-6

Elections and voting

Republican Christopher Michael Burnett is among 11 candidates listed in Maryland’s contested 2026 race for the 6th Congressional District.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskSep 4, 2026

News · MD

Ivey weighs stopgap spending bill as House returns

Economy and jobs

Maryland Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey is considering a temporary spending measure as the House reconvenes in Washington this week.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskAug 31, 2026

Candidate profile · MD

Candidate profile: Michelle Talkington in Maryland’s 5th District

Elections and voting

Republican Michelle Talkington is running in the contested 2026 general election for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District.

The Ballot Maryland Policy DeskAug 30, 2026