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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Maryland voters signal skepticism toward major policy changes while political tensions escalate ahead of the election.

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UMBC poll: Majority of Maryland voters oppose amendment changing congressional redistricting rules
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UMBC poll: Majority of Maryland voters oppose amendment changing congressional redistricting rules
  • A UMBC poll shows a majority of Maryland likely voters plan to vote against Question 3, a proposed constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting.
  • The amendment would change how Maryland draws congressional district boundaries, a consequential issue affecting electoral representation in the state.
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Moore says White House prevented him from speaking at Anduril announcement
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Moore says White House prevented him from speaking at Anduril announcement
  • Gov. Moore said the White House prevented him from attending Tuesday's Anduril announcement at Sparrows Point after Trump confirmed his attendance.
  • The incident represents another disagreement between Moore and the Trump administration in recent weeks.
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Gubernatorial debate on MPT tackles state budget and affordability
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Gubernatorial debate on MPT tackles state budget and affordability
  • Maryland Public Television hosted a 2026 gubernatorial debate between incumbent Governor Wes Moore and Republican nominee Dan Cox.
  • The debate focused on state budget and affordability issues facing Maryland voters.
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Poll: Voters oppose redistricting ballot question when presented ‘meat of the political outcome’
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Poll: Voters oppose redistricting ballot question when presented ‘meat of the political outcome’
  • A poll shows voters oppose a proposed constitutional amendment that would change how Maryland draws congressional districts.
  • The ballot question, backed by Democratic leaders, faces significant voter resistance according to the polling data.
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Baltimore port eyes volume growth from expanded grain, intermodal capacity
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Baltimore port eyes volume growth from expanded grain, intermodal capacity
  • In 2025, the Port of Baltimore handled 50 million tons of cargo, the second-highest annual total in its history, which stretches all the way back to 1706.
  • The port registered 1,113,309 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at its Seagirt Marine Terminal, breaking the previous annual container record set in 2023 by more than 5,000.
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Beyond the paycheck: Rethinking employee benefits in a changing workforce
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Beyond the paycheck: Rethinking employee benefits in a changing workforce
  • As employers across Maryland continue to navigate a competitive talent landscape, employee expectations are evolving beyond salary alone.
  • Janet Currie, president of Bank of America, Greater Maryland, recently discussed these trends with The Daily Record Editor Kendyl Kearly as part of the publication’s “10 Questions With…” video series.
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