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Bowie mayor considers running for Maryland comptroller 01/05/2021 10:49am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Bowie Mayor Timothy Adams (D) announced Tuesday that he’s mulling a run for comptroller in 2022, and has created an exploratory committee Maryland awards over $9 million in tax credits to revitalize historical buildings 01/05/2021 08:04am • Maryland has awarded more than $9 million in tax credits to revitalize and preserve historic buildings. After fielding requests from 11 applicants, the Maryland Historical Trust selected seven projects across the state to receive 2021 tax credits for historical building rehabilitations. Three are lo Housing, budget, more: What awaits Montgomery Co. Council after recess 01/02/2021 08:50pm • (EDITOR'S NOTE: The article has been updated to reflect a clearer explanation on the "Removal of Mercury Service Regulators" bill.)  The Montgomery County Council in Maryland is in recess until Jan. 12. When the nine members return, several pieces of legislation will focus on housing, public saf DC revenues could return to normal by 2022 12/30/2020 09:38pm • D.C. revenues could return to fiscal year 2019 levels by fiscal year 2022, as vaccines are deployed and the economy recovers. That's according to updated revenue estimates released Wednesday by the District's Office of the Chief Financial Officer. The new estimate is a revision to the Septembe New year, new laws: January 2021 legislation goes into effect in DC, Maryland and Virginia 12/30/2020 03:57pm • With the new year just around the corner, some D.C.-area jurisdictions have new laws on the books. Here's a brief compilation of laws and regulations slated to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter. Virginia Holding a cellphone while driving: It’s illegal to hold a cellphone whil MDOT accelerates timetable for next steps on Beltway widening project 12/30/2020 02:00am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. While Maryland residents and elected officials scurried around in preparation for the holidays last week, the state Department of Transporta Richmond solicits casino plans ahead of 2021 referendum 12/29/2020 09:44am • RICHMOND, Va. — Officials in Richmond, Virginia, are asking organizations that hope to operate a casino in the city to submit their development plans. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported Monday that city officials are hoping to figure out which project would best serve the city. At least three Virginia privilege cards help noncitizen drivers, but could invite scrutiny 12/26/2020 10:33am • Virginia's new driver privilege cards for noncitizens bring a mix of relief and anxiety to advocates of immigrants rights. People who cannot qualify as lawful residents of Virginia can apply for these cards starting Jan. 1, 2021, according to Virginia's Department of Motor Vehicles. For years Md. lawmaker looks to connect struggling residents with utility relief program 12/25/2020 05:40pm • Those who get a bill directly from their utility company are probably aware that there are payment plans available and an assistance program for those who qualify. But some who need the help may not be aware that it's out there. Maryland State Del. Lorig Charkoudian, a Democrat who represents par Landmark Mall to be redeveloped as huge Inova Alexandria Hospital facility 12/23/2020 06:00am • The former Landmark Mall will be redeveloped as a huge hospital campus anchored by an expanded Inova Alexandria Hospital, the Virginia city said Tuesday. The move is seen as a way to revitalize the West End of the city where the now unoccupied mall sits on 52 acres near Interstate 395. The Cit Virginia policy change offers employers $200M tax relief 12/22/2020 04:01pm • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — State officials are making a temporary policy change that will provide about $200 million in payroll tax relief next year to Virginia businesses that laid off workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Under an executive order from Gov. Ralph Northam, the Virginia Employment Commi Business owners: 2020 is the year to upgrade your fleet 12/22/2020 01:19pm • This content is sponsored by Fair Oaks Motors. The end of the year is usually a great time to buy a new vehicle. Especially since 2020 and 2021 models are fighting for space on the dealer’s lot. Rebates and a little extra cash back help move out inventory before the year ends. If you are Report: Pandemic walloped Virginia on all levels, and it's 'still an uphill climb' 12/21/2020 02:52pm • It’s no surprise that the COVID-19 pandemic walloped the commonwealth of Virginia in 2020, but a new report from Old Dominion University lays out the impact in dramatic fashion. The pandemic broke a streak of 11 straight quarters of economic growth in Virginia, and the 27% contraction in the se Lierman announces Maryland comptroller run, highlights racial inequality and transparency 12/18/2020 07:56am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Del. Brooke E. Lierman (D-Baltimore City) announced Thursday that she plans to run for state comptroller in 2022 — an office she hopes to Baltimore lawmaker announces bid for Maryland comptroller 12/18/2020 06:50am • BALTIMORE (AP) — A Baltimore lawmaker said she's running for comptroller. Del. Brooke Lierman made the announcement Thursday. The Democrat said she's running to move all residents forward with ideas that help families recover from the coronavirus pandemic. She has been a delegate representin