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Josh Kurtz's coverage primarily focuses on government and politics, with a specific emphasis on Maryland. He frequently covers political notes, legislative sessions, and personnel news related to the local political landscape.
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By: Josh Kurtz, Bryan P. Sears
Maryland House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County), the first woman and the first Black legislator to hold the post, is stepping down after more than six years in the job.
The pace of change in Annapolis continues to accelerate, beginning with the election of a new speaker, Joseline Peña-Melnyk, who is unlike anyone to hold the office before. But that's just one of changes coming down the pike.
By: David M. Higgins, Josh Kurtz
For starters, Maryland has never had anyone in high office who was anything like the new House speaker, Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D-Prince George's and Anne Arundel).
The recent war of words between a prominent local Jewish leader and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) over Israel's prosecution of the war in Gaza is a reminder of how volatile the issue has become in American politics.
By: Josh Kurtz
For many Marylanders, springtime is synonymous with fishing and the state’s waterways offer a bounty of different fish to pursue. Most Maryland anglers already know about the diverse fishing opportunities throughout the state, but now the word is spreading about what makes Maryland a premier fishing destination.
By: Josh Kurtz
Money isn't everything in politics, of course. But the campaign finance reports released this week by the FEC help to define the contours of the most competitive primaries.
The increasingly brutal 6th District Democratic primary between freshman U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney and her predecessor, former U.S. Rep. David Trone, is becoming increasingly expensive.
By: Josh Kurtz
There are no closely-fought statewide races to speak of, but that doesn't mean there aren't many consequential primaries, with plenty of drama, farther down the ballot. And voting will start soon enough: Mail-in ballots should start arriving in voters' homes by mid-May. Early voting is June 11-18. Primary day is June 23.
By: Josh Kurtz
Second of two parts There will be significant turnover in Annapolis come 2027, with f ive state senators and 19 House members either retiring
By: Josh Kurtz
It's hardly a secret that Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th), the dean of Maryland's congressional delegation, is working hard to elect Del.
