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Maryland voters clear path for Democrats to redraw congressional map

Holds the power to draw a new congressional map before 2028

For years, Maryland's constitution said congressional districts had to be compact, contiguous, and drawn with regard for county lines and natural boundaries. On Nov. 3, voters agreed to drop those requirements for Congress while keeping them for the state legislature.

Updated 1 hour ago

The battle to protect firefighters from occupational cancer

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Enacted two major firefighter cancer laws since 2019

Maryland's James Malone Act took effect January 1, 2026, requiring free cancer screenings for professional firefighters in every county with a self-insured health plan. The law targets ten cancer types that kill firefighters at dramatically higher rates than the general population.

Updated May 19