Political notes: An AI adviser, a new hand on racing panel reins, lawmakers talk shop

Gov. Wes Moore hires an adviser for the real intel on artificial intelligence, Sen. Cheryl Kagan and Del. Aletheia McCaskill take their show on the road and Nicole Earle notches a historic first at the Maryland Racing Commission, in political notes.

By: Christine Condon, William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 1,121

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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Gov. Wes Moore’s (D) newest senior adviser will aim to improve Maryland’s use of AI technology.

Michael Boyce, who started as Moore’s senior adviser for responsible artificial intelligence in late May, is the second person ever to hold the title in state government. He comes from U.S. Digital Response, a nonprofit that helps local and state governments improve their services, including by using AI tools.

Before that, Boyce was leading the Department of Homeland Security’s …

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