In a letter to colleagues, state Senate President Bill Ferguson said, "the risk of redrawing the congressional map in Maryland is too high."

Heavy rain is possible through the morning drive. Plan extra time into your morning routine as it may be slow-going across the area. Rainfall totals will average between 1 and 2 inches across central Maryland. A couple spots could receive 3" of rain between Wednesday evening and early Thursday afternoon.

A government shutdown will cause Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to stop on Nov. 1, 2025, affecting many Marylanders.