3+ day, 59+ min ago   (374+ words) UPPER MARLBORO, Md. — The Supreme Court of Maryland on Sept. 9, 2026, upheld a lower court ruling that keeps an unaffiliated candidate for Prince George’s County executive off the November 2026 general election ballot. Moisette Sweat filed a timely certificate of candidacy June 8 and…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1127+ words) SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Long before Sen. Jack Bailey represented St. Mary’s and Calvert counties in Annapolis, he spent three decades protecting Maryland’s communities, waterways and natural resources. A lifelong Southern Marylander and retired Maryland Natural Resources Police officer, Bailey has represented…...

5+ day, 48+ min ago   (163+ words) St. Mary’s County Announces Canvassing Dates For 2026 Gubernatorial General Election The BayNet LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections has announced the following canvassing dates for mail-in and provisional ballots for the 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: - Pre-Election Day Mail-in Ballot…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (194+ words) CALIFORNIA, Md. — Every weekday, we will provide our members with a short and informative audio news recap surrounding interesting and important topics in Southern Maryland! To unlock this feature, along with an ad-free experience and more, click join now below! Below…...

6+ day, 2+ min ago   (153+ words) The BayNet NOTE: The Maryland Office of the Attorney General shared the following press release: BALTIMORE — Attorney General Anthony G. Brown released the following statement after the Supreme Court of Maryland ruled that Question 3, the proposed congressional redistricting constitutional amendment,…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (733+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland shoppers will soon receive new protections against retailers using personal information to determine how much an individual customer pays for groceries. The state’s Protection From Predatory Pricing Act takes effect Oct. 1. The law prohibits covered grocery retailers and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (265+ words) NOTE: The Maryland Office of the Attorney General shared the following press release: BALTIMORE – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 states in challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to prohibit states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (438+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland consumers will receive new protections from contract provisions that restrict certain legal remedies beginning Oct. 1. House Bill 103, signed by Gov. Wes Moore on April 28, prohibits consumer contracts from waiving or limiting certain remedies already available under state or…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (773+ words) LEXINGTON PARK, Md. — Maryland Senate candidate Chuck Borges is inviting Southern Maryland families to trade the traditional political fundraiser for a free afternoon of miniature golf, conversation and community connection. Borges’ “Golf Cup for Us” will be held Sunday, Sept. 13, from…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (630+ words) ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Transportation Authority failed to use several available collection methods as unpaid tolls and penalties tied to out-of-state vehicles climbed to more than $818 million, according to a new state audit. The Office of Legislative Audits released its fiscal…...