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Despite a recent surge in attention, @DanSchwartz4MD, the Democrat challenging #Maryland’s only Republican member of Congress, knows his chances of winning are slim. He’s proud of his campaign anyway.
Full story from @IAMCATMURPHY : cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/30/d… #Midterms2026
In April, #Maryland passed an act requiring public schools to integrate AI technology into K-12 education.
We asked Maryland school board candidates about their thoughts on #AI. Read this story by Hannah Harris to see how they responded: cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/23/s…
Want to know more about who is running for school board? Check out this guide by CNS’s Local News Network to see who is running in your district and where they stand on the issues: lnn-schoolboard2026.netlify.…
In 2025, #Maryland lawmakers learned of a mass, unmarked grave site near a youth detention center where 243 Black youths died before 1940.
Read the CNS investigation by Nicole Ramos and Tiasia Saunders uncovering abuse in early U.S. juvenile prisons: cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/16/n…
D.C. ranks as the fifth “rattiest” city, says @OrkinPest. People in the city agree the rodent population has gotten out of hand. 🐁
Watch this CNS TV story from Sara Rooney to learn more: cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/15/d…
Looking for more information ahead of #ElectionDay? Check out our latest reporting and voter guides on this special election page: cnsmaryland.org/marylands-20…
Capital News Service retweeted
MARYLAND VOTERS: Early voting is open and the midterm election is just ONE WEEK away. Do you know where your Maryland General Assembly and local school board candidates stand on the issues most important to you? Our Local News Network (@LNNMaryland) has you covered with its General Assembly and school board voter guides NOW LIVE!
In partnership with our Capital News Service (@cnsmd) and #UMD's Maryland Democracy Initiative, LNN sent questionnaires to all 274 General Assembly candidates and all 137 school board candidates in the state.
All responses were published in online databases organized by district. Check them out! #fearlessjournalism
GENERAL ASSEMBLY: voterguide26.netlify.app/
SCHOOL BOARD: lnn-schoolboard2026.netlify.…
ALT Graphic for a 2026 voter guide from Local News Network and the Maryland Democracy Initiative, showing a ballot box decorated with the Maryland flag and a checked ballot, with the bold red headline "Voter Guide 2026."
The Protect #CollegeSports Act has gained national attention, drawing support and opposition from both lawmakers and college athletes. CNS Reporter Faith Harris has the latest on the bill from DC and #CollegePark.
🎤📝: Reporting by @faithlharris
👩💻: Reel by Lauren Frank
School transportation troubles, academic proficiency and financial worries rank among the main concerns #Maryland’s school board candidates raised when asked to name the top issues in this year’s elections.
More from CNS's Pera Onal:
cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/19/a…
Want to know more about who is running for school board? Check out this guide by CNS’s Local News Network to see who is running in your district and where they stand on the issues:
lnn-schoolboard2026.netlify.…
For the first time in more than 50 years, #Maryland Democrats will run a candidate in every legislative race.
The effort is part of the Maryland Democratic Party’s “Contest Every Seat” campaign.
Story by Joe Wicke:
cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/21/m…
Want to know more about #Maryland General Assembly candidates? Check out this guide by CNS’s Local News Network to see who is running in your district and where they stand on the issues:
voterguide26.netlify.app/
Traffic deaths in #Maryland have declined and the Highway Safety Office credits recent messaging and enforcement efforts behind the drop.
Read the full story by CNS's David Landerman here:
cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/19/t…
Today is the first day of early voting in #Maryland. Join CNS's Calista Sybrant and @cgormond22 to hear from local faith-based organizations and community members about why #EarlyVoting is important to them.
👩💻: Video by Sara Silverman
Amid calls for more mental health counselors in #Maryland schools, board candidates say districts need more resources to meet student needs. #MDElections 🗳️
Story by Nina Wilson: cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/21/a…
Want to know more about who is running for school board? Check out this guide by CNS’s Local News Network to see who is running in your #Maryland district and where they stand on the issues:
lnn-schoolboard2026.netlify.…
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A must-read out today from @IAMCATMURPHY:
New story out for @CNSmd: U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, Maryland’s only Republican member of Congress, is focusing on local issues ahead of the election as Trump's approval rating hits record lows
cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/21/a…
Capital News Service retweeted
New story out for @CNSmd: U.S. Rep. Andy Harris, Maryland’s only Republican member of Congress, is focusing on local issues ahead of the election as Trump's approval rating hits record lows
cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/21/a…
Your Metro ride could start costing you more. The board that governs the #DCMetro has proposed bus and rail fare increases. Join CNS reporters @ashnabalroop_ and Bella DeCrescenzo to hear how riders are feeling about this possible change.
👩💻: Video by Sara Silverman
#WMATA #dmv