Brenda Wintrode is a state government reporter at The Baltimore Banner. She covers Maryland politics and government, with a particular focus on the state's congressional delegation, elections, and public policy, while also exploring themes related to legislation and legal affairs. Wintrode's work has been featured in WYPR, The Baltimore Banner, and Jackson County Banner.
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Brenda's coverage is centered around local government and legal policy regulation, with a particular emphasis on Maryland and Baltimore. She tends to cover issues related to youth crime, law enforcement, and the activities of state agencies.
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By: Pamela Wood, Brenda Wintrode, Madeleine O Neill, Lee O. Sanderlin
The confetti is being swept up from the rugs and lawmakers are packing their things after the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session adjourned for the year at midnight Monday night.
By: Brenda Wintrode
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order aimed at state employees and prediction markets as they have come under heightened scrutiny.
By: Brenda Wintrode
Bill heading to Moore's desk incentivizes provider training and requires insurance coverage for menopause treatment
By: Brenda Wintrode
Share this via... FBI director faces Senate scrutiny over alleged misconduct and agency leadership A tense debate between Maryland Sen.
By: Brenda Wintrode
Share this via... Some people received ballots for the wrong party. The vendor will pay to replace ballots ahead of June 23 primary
The board of elections on Monday instructed affected voters to throw away their first ballot and its return envelope. They are sending a new ballot and return envelope.
By: Brenda Wintrode
David Trone has loaned himself $10 million for this race while April McClain Delaney has loaned her campaign $2.2 million.
Some people might be confused about how to make sure their ballot counts for the June 23rd primary, so let’s take this step-by-step.
By: Brenda Wintrode
Gov. Wes Moore will allow two controversial immigration bills to become law without his signature, according to a statement from his office.
By: Brenda Wintrode
Maryland’s mix-up has fueled existing bipartisan tensions over a voting method that has become as politicized as the candidates printed on the ballot.
