State government and politics reporter

Hannah Gaskill

Hannah Gaskill is The Sun's state government and politics reporter. Before joining The Sun in 2022, she worked as a politics reporter at Maryland Matters. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland and Carnegie Mellon University.

Dr. Ben Carson mocked President Joe Biden's shaky debate performance in attempt to reinforce the Republican Party's initiative to vote for former President Donald Trump at a reception in Pikesville Friday evening.

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Dr. Ben Carson says the U.S. is a ‘rudderless ship’ in the wake of Biden’s debate performance

June 29, 2024 at 4:45 p.m.

Dr. Ben Carson mocked President Joe Biden's shaky debate performance in attempt to reinforce the Republican Party's initiative to vote for former President Donald Trump at a reception in Pikesville...

Members of the Easton Town Council ignited controversy — not over the town’s Pride festival, but over three banners bearing the Pride flag.

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Council members in Eastern Shore town face continuing backlash following comments about LGBTQ+ community

June 26, 2024 at 4:10 p.m.

Members of the Easton Town Council ignited controversy — not over the town’s Pride festival, but over three banners bearing the Pride flag.

Here’s a look at Maryland laws going into effect July 1.

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Alcohol delivery permits, indoor vaping ban, other bills to go into effect July 1

June 24, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Here’s a look at Maryland laws going into effect July 1.

Using a barcode system, survivors of sexual assault will be able to keeps tabs on their evidence kits.

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Maryland launches sexual assault evidence kit tracking system

June 20, 2024 at 5:38 p.m.

Using a barcode system, survivors of sexual assault will be able to keeps tabs on their evidence kits.

Gov. Wes Moore issues sweeping marijuana pardon.

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In historic move, Wes Moore issues pardons for over 175K misdemeanor cannabis convictions

June 17, 2024 at 6:44 p.m.

Gov. Wes Moore issued more than 175,000 pardons for misdemeanor cannabis possession and use convictions Monday morning.

Wes Moore declared Thursday's Supreme Court decision to continue to allow access to a contested drug approved to provide medication abortions "a win."

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, AG Anthony Brown applaud Supreme Court upholding abortion medication access

June 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Wes Moore declared Thursday's Supreme Court decision to continue to allow access to a contested drug approved to provide medication abortions "a win."

The union, which represents parole and probation agents, issued a list of 11 demands in the wake of an officer's death.

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Maryland state workers demand safer protocols following parole agent’s death

June 12, 2024 at 9:21 p.m.

The union, which represents parole and probation agents, issued a list of 11 demands in the wake of an officer's death.

Citizens reporting fraud and fraud attempts is critical to investigating and prosecuting schemes targeting older adults, says the U.S. Attorney's Office in Baltimore.

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Maryland attorney general, comptroller warn older Marylanders of financial fraud

June 10, 2024 at 5:03 p.m.

Policymakers gathered in Annapolis on Monday to warn older Marylanders about the risks of financial fraud and suggest ways to avoid it.

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services appointed three interim leaders to head its probation and parole division.

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Maryland parole and probation leadership changed after agent killed on the job

June 7, 2024 at 7:49 p.m.

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services appointed three interim leaders to head its probation and parole division.

A study found Baltimore’s Red Line project could substantially cut travel time for people working mid- to low-income jobs along its proposed service area, increasing their access to employment across the city.

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Study shows Red Line would increase job access for East and West Baltimore residents

June 7, 2024 at 6:03 p.m.

A study found Baltimore’s Red Line project could substantially cut travel time for people working mid- to low-income jobs along its proposed service area, increasing their access to employment across...

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