Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launches 2026 re-election campaign, touts economic and public safety gains

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore formally announced his bid for re-election in 2026 on Tuesday, emphasizing his administration’s achievements in reducing crime, boosting the economy, and navigating crises like the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The announcement, made in a campaign video, comes amid speculation about the rising Democratic star’s potential 2028 presidential ambitions, which he has repeatedly downplayed. […]

Gas prices tick higher nationwide

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price for a gallon of gasoline has seen a slight increase over the past week, rising to $3.16 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. The average price is up 0.3 cents from last week and 3.1 cents from a month ago, but remains 6.1 cents lower than a year ago. The average price of diesel also […]

Gas prices rise amid Great Lakes refinery snag

BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time in three weeks, the national average price of gasoline has risen, increasing 3.4 cents to $3.12 per gallon, according to a GasBuddy report released Monday. The increase comes after storms temporarily knocked the largest refinery in the Midwest offline, causing prices to jump sharply in Ohio (+32.5¢), Wisconsin (+23.5¢), and Michigan (+19.8¢). “The national average […]

Maryland adds 900 private sector jobs in July, unemployment rate increases

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s workforce saw an increase of 11,700 jobs in July, with gains in the private sector and a significant boost in the public sector, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state’s private sector added 900 jobs for the month, while the public sector grew by 10,800 jobs. The public sector […]

Gas prices drop, follow oil prices lower

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline has fallen for the first time in three weeks, decreasing by 2.7 cents per gallon to an average of $3.08, according to GasBuddy data. This decline follows a drop in oil prices, which dipped below $64 per barrel. The current national average is 7.0 cents lower than a month ago and 32.3 cents […]