State government and politics reporter

Hannah Gaskill

Hannah Gaskill is The Baltimore 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.

The Juvenile Justice Center in Baltimore, Md., pictured from multiple angles. (Nia Meyers/Staff)

Youth assaults against Maryland juvenile services staff rise 71%

July 28, 2025 at 8:35 a.m.

“Our members are frustrated. Our members are exhausted. Our members are concerned about their well-being — about their family's well-being — in addition to the youths’ well-being,” said the head...

In a 2019 file photo, Maryland Del. Gabriel Acevero talks about a bill he has named after Anton Black, a 19-year-old who died in September that year. Black's father, Antone, is standing at left. Anton Black's mother, Jennell, is standing at right, with then-Del. Nick Mosby.

Democratic socialist in Maryland legislature ready to ‘fight like hell,’ says party moving in his direction

July 24, 2025 at 1:08 p.m.

One Maryland lawmaker who embraces the "democratic socialist" label believes Democratic Party voters are shifting more in his direction.

In a photo provided by Alley and Tim Wade, students are being rescued by boat after flash flooding in Westernport, MD., Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Alley and Tim Wade via AP)

Trump denies FEMA funding for Western Maryland floods, wants states to ‘invest in their own resilience’

July 24, 2025 at 3:41 p.m.

President Donald Trump denied disaster assistance for Western Maryland Wednesday that Gov. Wes Moore requested following massive floods that hit the region in May.

In this 2023 file photo, Nick and Marilyn Mosby attend the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Racetrack. (Kevin Richardson/Baltimore Sun).

Largely out of the public eye, what are Nick and Marilyn Mosby doing now?

July 23, 2025 at 1:16 p.m.

Nick and Marilyn Mosby have their eyes turned toward work in rehabilitation and charitable sectors as they rebuild their lives following years of public scandal.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore testified in front of the Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee in support of the ENOUGH Act and the Housing Expansion and Affordability Act. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Gov. Wes Moore wants ‘distinguished’ board members for Maryland electric grid

July 18, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

Gov. Wes Moore and a bipartisan coalition of other state executives urged the operator of Maryland’s electrical grid to select tenured leadership and to make policy changes to mitigate skyrocketing...

Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman is pictured April 19, 2023, after her first 100 days in office.

Maryland politicians want more taxpayers to claim tax credits

July 18, 2025 at 5:25 p.m.

Top Maryland officials are partnering with a nonprofit research organization to plan a campaign encouraging all eligible Maryland tax filers to claim their Earned Income Tax Credits.

Former presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke of Texas speaks at a rally called “Tide Against Trump” in Tuscaloosa, Ala., held in opposition to President Donald Trump’s appearance on campus on Thursday, May 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kimberly Chandler)

Beto O’Rourke to hold town hall in Baltimore

July 14, 2025 at 5:48 p.m.

Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke is traveling to Baltimore Sunday as a part of his town hall tour to discuss state and federal issues following Democratic losses in 2024.

Carroll County Commissioner, Ed Rothstein, District 5, makes his remarks about honoring those who serve. Sykesville unveiled Hometown Hero Banners, honoring the service of those native to Sykesville. The banners are installed in the downtown Sykesville area and made possible in part by funding from the Carroll Arts Council.

Gov. Wes Moore selects Carroll County commissioner to head Veterans Department

July 14, 2025 at 4:32 p.m.

Gov. Wes Moore tapped Ed Rothstein, a Carroll County commissioner and retired Army colonel, to lead the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families.

Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey, joined by Maryland Republican leadership, addresses the media regarding Governor Wes Moore's proposed budget and tax cuts. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)

Senate Republicans slam Gov. Wes Moore’s voluntary buyout plan

July 11, 2025 at 4:02 p.m.

Top Republican senators criticized Gov. Wes Moore's voluntary separation plan for state employees Friday, saying that he originally ignored GOP ideas to thin out Maryland's workforce.

U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler visits Checkerspot in Baltimore to highlight how President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” is expected to spur growth for local businesses. (Nia Meyers/Staff)

Trump’s SBA leader highlights small business benefits of ‘big, beautiful bill’ in Baltimore

July 10, 2025 at 3:28 p.m.

Small Business Administration leader Kelly Loeffler took to a Baltimore brewery Thursday to highlight the benefits of President Donald Trump's recently signed “big, beautiful bill.”

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