Wes Moore

Several states, including Republican-led Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia, have passed laws to expand or protect access to contraception. These measures include allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control, requiring health insurance coverage for contraceptives, and establishing legal rights to contraception.

Several U.S. states, including Republican-led Georgia and Tennessee, as well as Democratic-led Maryland and Virginia, have enacted laws to expand or protect access to contraception. Measures include allowing pharmacists to prescribe birth control, mandating insurance coverage, and requiring educational institutions to report on contraception access.

Maryland school districts must establish AI policies by fall following the Artificial Intelligence Ready Schools Act signed by Gov. Wes Moore. The Maryland State Department of Education released guidelines emphasizing safety, human-centered instruction, and structured criteria for AI tool approval, developed in collaboration with educators and lawmakers.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore criticized President Trump for making $1 billion in cryptocurrency, stating there is 'something fundamentally wrong' with the situation. Moore expressed concerns about how cryptocurrency is being handled in the context of Trump's financial gains.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) distanced himself from democratic socialist ideas, stating he does not 'prescribe to an ideology.' Fox News’s Shannon Bream highlighted past advocacy by democratic socialists, including calls to abolish prisons.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore criticized President Trump's decision to hold a July Fourth rally on the National Mall during a heat wave in Washington, D.C., stating that people should not have to sacrifice to hear a speech. Moore made the remarks to The Hill's Judy Kurtz and Hillary.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore stated that the rise in democratic socialist candidates reflects a Democratic Party desire for fighters, but not necessarily those directly challenging President Trump. He emphasized voters seek representatives who advocate for them rather than those focused on opposing Trump.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore avoided discussing potential 2028 presidential aspirations while emphasizing his definition of patriotism as belief in an idea rather than a person or group. He criticized President Donald Trump for accepting a luxury aircraft from Qatar, calling it inconsistent with the American spirit, and urged focus on the 2026 midterm elections.

Maryland is expanding its energy assistance programs to help residents lower utility bills, with low-income households eligible for up to a 32% increase in benefits. The revised program covers up to 55% of annual heating costs and 47% of electric bills, supported by $48 million in supplemental grants through September. Governor Wes Moore emphasized the need to prevent families from choosing between energy costs and basic necessities.

The article discusses the challenges in improving young men’s mental health, noting that current approaches focusing on men’s failures to seek therapy or open up have not been effective. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore addresses the topic in an opinion piece.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore faces growing tensions with labor unions as he builds a potential 2028 presidential campaign, with unions criticizing his lack of follow-through on worker support and poor communication. The Maryland State and D.C. AFL-CIO withheld endorsement, and airport workers launched a campaign against his governance, citing inadequate wage advocacy.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore plans to deliver a speech on July Fourth from the Maryland State House in Annapolis to counter President Donald Trump's 'TRUMP RALLY' by contrasting patriotism and nationalism. Moore, a former Army captain and Afghanistan veteran, will emphasize a future-facing vision for America, avoiding direct confrontation with Trump while focusing on his 2026 reelection campaign.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore defended his call for a special legislative session on congressional redistricting and addressed President Donald Trump's executive order requiring states to share voter databases with the federal government. Moore linked his push to broader national threats to voting representation following a primary election.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore easily won his primary and over 93% of endorsed candidates succeeded, including those in competitive races. His influence was highlighted as Senate President Bill Ferguson faced a lower-than-expected margin after Moore withheld endorsement due to a redistricting dispute.

Bill Ferguson, Maryland's Senate president, defeated progressive challenger Bobby LaPin in a closely watched race. LaPin, who compared himself to Bernie Sanders, criticized Ferguson for opposing a redistricting bill. Ferguson won 56.6% of the vote, securing his seat in a deep-blue district.

Bill Ferguson, Maryland's Democratic Senate president, defeated progressive challenger Bobby LaPin in a closely watched race. LaPin, known as 'Captain Bobby,' criticized Ferguson for opposing a redistricting bill, while Ferguson secured 56.6% of the vote. The race drew attention due to LaPin's online presence and comparisons to Bernie Sanders.

April McClain Delaney defeated David Trone in a competitive Democratic primary for a House seat in Maryland. Both candidates spent significant personal wealth, with Trone contributing over $25 million and Delaney over $7 million. The race was among the costliest primaries of the 2026 cycle.

Rep. April McClain Delaney won a costly Democratic primary in Maryland’s 6th District, defeating former Rep. David Trone. The race focused on issues like Trump, money in politics, and immigration, with $23 million in TV spending. Trone, who self-funded his campaign, had challenged McClain Delaney over her vote for the Laken Riley Act.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani successfully endorsed candidates in three New York congressional districts. Primary elections in Maryland, South Carolina, and Utah determined nominees for congressional and gubernatorial races, with outcomes including Gov. Wes Moore securing a second term nomination and Ben McAdams winning a redrawn Utah district. President Donald Trump criticized Democratic candidates who lost New York primaries, while Utah's Nate Blouin acknowledged the need for continued progressive organizing.

Primary elections in Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah saw key races for congressional and gubernatorial nominations. Zohran Mamdani-endorsed candidates won Democratic primaries in New York districts 7 and 10. Ben McAdams secured the Democratic nomination in Utah’s redrawn 1st Congressional District, while Alan Wilson won the Republican gubernatorial nomination in South Carolina. Dan Cox clinched the Republican nomination for Maryland governor.

Wes Moore, Maryland's Democratic governor, won the gubernatorial nomination and faces Republican primary winners in his re-election bid. Speculation about his potential 2028 presidential run persists despite his denial, as his contentious relationship with Donald Trump remains a focal point.

Wes Moore, Maryland's Democratic governor, secured the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, moving closer to re-election while 2028 presidential speculation continues. Moore's primary opponents, Eric Felber and LaTrece Hawkins Lytes, were defeated, and Moore has ruled out a 2028 White House bid, focusing instead on his 2026 re-election.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is beginning the process for re-election as 2028 approaches. The article notes Moore's position in 2025.

Primary elections were held in Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won the Republican gubernatorial nomination, and Maryland polls closed with contested congressional primaries. A voter in Utah highlighted support for Ben McAdams in a Democratic-leaning district.

Maryland Democrats are selecting U.S. House nominees in key primaries, including a race to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. The primaries feature multiple candidates with differing platforms, a mail-in ballot error, and debates over Democratic priorities.

Primary elections are underway in Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah, with key races for governor in South Carolina and congressional seats in Utah. Voter turnout in New York's Lower East Side appears low despite a mayor's outreach.

Primary elections are underway in Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah, with voters selecting nominees for congressional and gubernatorial races. Key contenders include Governor Wes Moore in Maryland, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and candidates for Utah's newly created Democratic-leaning congressional district. Voter turnout in New York's Lower East Side appears low despite Mamdani's presence.

Primary elections are underway in Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah, with voters selecting nominees for congressional and gubernatorial races. Key contests include Democratic Governor Wes Moore's re-election bid in Maryland, competitive Democratic primaries in New York District 12, a Republican gubernatorial race in South Carolina, and a new Democratic-leaning congressional district in Utah.

Maryland Democrats are holding primaries to select U.S. House nominees, including a race to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. Candidates include Harry Dunn, a former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol during the 2021 riot, and Adrian Boafo, a former Hoyer field director. The primaries also feature a competitive gubernatorial race and a ballot error incident involving mail-in ballots.

The article discusses the debate over non-college career pathways, highlighting that while some high-paying jobs like construction trades exist without a four-year degree, most non-degree occupations offer lower wages. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows jobs such as plumbers and machinists provide middle-class salaries, but roles like home health aides, the largest non-college job, have median pay below the national average.

Maryland voters are deciding competitive primary races for governor, congressional seats, and state legislative offices. Gubernatorial candidates include Wes Moore and Eric Felber, while the 6th District congressional race features David Trone and April McClain Delaney. The 5th District faces a crowded field due to Rep. Steny Hoyer's retirement.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger joined the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a coalition of governors advocating for reproductive health access, and signed two Virginia bills to strengthen contraception access. The alliance includes governors from California, New York, Maryland, and New Jersey, focusing on preserving access to mifepristone and enacting shield laws for patient privacy.

Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, has begun running ads on Fox News that promote Dan Cox, a Republican running in a contested primary to challenge him.

Gov. JB Pritzker stated he will be 'very involved' in the 2028 presidential election and criticized the Democratic Party for 'losing our way,' emphasizing the need for renewal of American values. He highlighted a group of Democratic governors as a strong potential candidate pool but did not confirm his own presidential bid.

Maryland's top Democratic leaders plan to address redistricting in a mid-July special session, aiming to approve a congressional map amendment for the November ballot. The effort seeks to reverse a 2022 court ruling that invalidated a pro-Democratic map and follows a Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais affecting racial considerations in redistricting. Uncertainty remains about whether Democrats can secure enough support in the legislature to move forward.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Jesus Acevedo-Sanchez and an unidentified woman outside a Baltimore elementary school during a pre-K graduation event, drawing criticism from state and local officials. The incident, captured in a bystander video, occurred as children and families arrived, with officials condemning the arrest near a 'sensitive location' despite ICE's prior pledges to avoid such areas.

The Treasury Department's preview of federal tax credit scholarship rules indicates states will not be able to impose additional requirements on scholarship groups, contradicting earlier statements by Education Secretary Linda McMahon. Deputy Assistant Secretary Kevin Salinger emphasized states cannot set 'substantive' rules more restrictive than federal law, which may challenge Democratic governors' plans to shape the program. The scholarship program, set to launch in 2027, allows tax credits for donations to nonprofits providing educational vouchers.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticized AIPAC and crypto groups for spending millions to support Adrian Boafo in the race to replace Rep. Steny Hoyer. He accused the groups of trying to 'buy this congressional seat' and called for transparency in candidates' communications with such entities. Boafo, endorsed by Hoyer and others, faces scrutiny over undisclosed ties to pro-Israel and crypto interests.

Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass criticizes the MCPS budget process for lacking transparency and consistency, proposing three reforms: replacing the state’s 14-category budget system with more detailed breakdowns, transitioning the Board of Education to a full-time body with support staff, and adding a county executive-appointed representative to the budget advisory committee. He argues these changes would improve oversight and clarity for a $3.7 billion school system budget.

Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller denied President Trump's claims of corruption over a mail-in ballot error, stating election errors occur in most elections. Trump accused Governor Wes Moore of allowing incorrect ballots to favor Democrats, while the state elections board attributed the issue to a vendor error and confirmed safeguards to prevent duplicate voting.