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Senate Republicans Clash with Moore Over Redistricting Dispute

2/14/2026

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Moore's Address Controversy

Senate Republicans expressed disappointment in Governor Wes Moore's State of the State Address about the stalled redistricting bill with comments toward Senate President Bill Ferguson.
Senate Minority Leader Stephen S. Hershey Jr. said the remarks were inappropriate and shifted the dynamic to a Senate versus Moore scenario.
The shift could complicate future collaboration between the governor and the Senate.
Separately, a Theravada Buddhist monks' peace march in Annapolis caused traffic disruptions and drew large crowds.

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Moore's Address Controversy

Senate Republicans expressed disappointment in Governor Wes Moore's State of the State Address about the stalled redistricting bill with comments toward Senate President Bill Ferguson.
Senate Minority Leader Stephen S. Hershey Jr. said the remarks were inappropriate and shifted the dynamic to a Senate versus Moore scenario.
The shift could complicate future collaboration between the governor and the Senate.
Separately, a Theravada Buddhist monks' peace march in Annapolis caused traffic disruptions and drew large crowds.

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