1+ week, 2+ day ago   (247+ words) Salisbury, Md. – In this week’s Chamber Chat, WMDT’s John Trout and Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce President Bill Chambers discussed how small businesses are struggling to stay afloat in the state of Maryland. Bill Chambers explained that when ranking states in…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (248+ words) MARYLAND – The Maryland Supreme Court has reversed the decision of the Circuit Court of Anne Arundel County, ruling that the proposed constitutional amendment can go to a referendum after clarifying the question’s language. Chief Justice Matthew J. Fader found that…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (297+ words) Salisbury, Md. – On Tuesday, the Maryland Department of Labor announced a new program to enable employers to provide paid leave for Maryland employees. “In a time where there are a lot of economic pressures, families’ economic security is vital,” Wu said…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (368+ words) MARYLAND – A judge in the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County has ruled House Bill 2100 (HB 2100) was placed on this fall’s ballot unlawfully. HB 2100 was signed by Governor Wes Moore on Aug. 5, sending a proposed constitutional amendment to the ballot…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (235+ words) Salisbury, Md. – Legislators are heading back to the Maryland State House from Aug. 3 to Aug. 5 for a special session devoted entirely to the question of whether or not to put redistricting on the ballot this fall. “We have a memo from…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (136+ words) (CAMBRIDGE, Md) – The Maryland 250 Commission is making the state a little more green with history as they’re planting heritage trees. Members of the Dorchester County Women’s Club gathered Monday morning to help plant this little sapling on the grounds of the…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (235+ words) MARYLAND – The Maryland General Assembly passed Senate Bill (SB) 791, also known as the Community Trust Act, just before the end of the 2026 Legislative Session on Monday. The bill, cross-filed as House Bill 1575, passed 32-15 on Apr. 13 after the House of Delegates…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (391+ words) SOMERSET COUNTY, Md. – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Maryland has filed suit against the Somerset County Board of Education under the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA). The legal group says they are seeking to compel the release of public…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (54+ words) WMDT Interview with Senator Johnny Mautz on Crossover Day in Maryland ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Senator Mautz has an interview with WMDT about Crossover Day during the 2026 Legislative Session. Because Local Matters https://www.wmdt.com/content/uploads/2018/04/e/y/47abc-2022-wmdt.png...

5+ mon, 4+ week ago   (358+ words) MARYLAND — Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness ahead of a significant threat of severe storms expected to move across Maryland on Monday. State officials warned the storms could bring damaging winds, hail and an increased risk of tornadoes…...