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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:
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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
Deer are crossing #Maryland roads more often as mating season begins. AAA and state highway officials share how drivers can avoid a costly collision.
Ryan J. Ross has the report for CNS TV:
cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/08/p…
Capital News Service reporter @IAMCATMURPHY explains why she kept recording after a tense exchange with Rep. Andy Harris, R-Md. Murphy has been commended for standing her ground during the confrontation and even appeared on @CNN where she was praised by host @JakeTapper.
Many residents in #Maryland’s 3rd Congressional District are worried about the construction of a new #ICE facility in Elkridge.
Bella DeCrescenzo has the story:
cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/08/v…
Capital News Service retweeted
Check out this @CNN segment featuring #merrillmade student Cat Murphy speaking with @jaketapper. #fearlessjournalism
'It's been a lot. But I was focused on doing my job and asking my questions that I wanted answers to.' Student journalist Cat Murphy joins @jaketapper to respond after GOP Rep. Andy Harris threatened to have her prosecuted for recording his answers during a news conference.
Fans at the inaugural @BananaBall_ Championship at Nationals Park went bananas for the barnstorming baseball, the musical numbers and celebrity guest appearances.
Story by Cat Murphy:
cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/11/b…
Proud of our @CNSmd reporter @IAMCATMURPHY today.
Merrill College students know their rights as journalists.
"Cat Murphy is a master's student at the University of Maryland, credentialed as a reporter for our Capital News Service and doing the job we teach our students to do. Cat recorded openly in a public space alongside other news outlets, and that is her legal right," Dean Rafael Lorente (@DeanLorente) said. "I'm proud of how she handled herself in a difficult situation."