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LIST | New DC, Maryland and Virginia laws taking effect July 2024
WASHINGTON (7News) — Starting July 1, residents of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia will see a variety of new laws come into effect, bringing significant changes to minimum wage, traffic regulations, election procedures and even concert ticket sales. Here's what you need to know about new laws taking effect...
Have a marijuana conviction in Maryland? This program could help you land a job in the industry.
Maryland wants to help people once convicted of marijuana-related offenses land jobs in the state's legal cannabis industry.Gov. Wes Moore announced the new workforce development program on Thursday. Last week, he signed an executive order pardoning people for more than 175,000 misdemeanor cannabis charges, affecting tens of thousands of individuals.People interested in the new program will have the option of taking eight instructor-led, self-paced courses taught by industry experts, licensed operators and college professors. After completing 100 hours of virtual coursework, participants may enroll in a two-day, in-person course for 16 hours of hands-on occupational training. The in-person sessions will...
The librarian who spoke out: Irene Padilla steps down after 22 years as state librarian
Librarians are supposed to keep quiet. Irene Padilla made her career as a librarian by speaking out. The post The librarian who spoke out: Irene Padilla steps down after 22 years as state librarian appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Some states rethink data centers, as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid
Maryland appears to be bucking the national trend by going all in on data centers, despite the evidence of major energy and climate implications. The post Some states rethink data centers, as ‘electricity hogs’ strain the grid appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Cannabis tax collections grew slightly, while some regions saw large variances
Maryland collected nearly $14.7 million in taxes on sales of recreational cannabis, an increase of less than .7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the Office of the Comptroller. The post Cannabis tax collections grew slightly, while some regions saw large variances appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Personnel news: Democratic strategist carousel, Maryland PIRG seeks new leader
The carousel for smart, sought-after Democratic strategists in Maryland continues turning. The post Personnel news: Democratic strategist carousel, Maryland PIRG seeks new leader appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland heat, humidity and storm chances return this weekend
BALTIMORE -- We saw a beautiful Thursday afternoon in the wake of Wednesday night's showers, storms, and a cold front that moved through the region. Expect mostly clear skies overnight with low temperatures falling into the 60s for most areas, although a few spots near the Pennsylvania border may drop into the upper 50s.Friday should be another pleasant day with a mix of clouds and sunshine and continued low humidity. High temperatures on Friday will top out in the lower to middle 80s. A warm front will begin pushing northward toward the area Friday night through Saturday. This will bring humidity...
Christopher Gianfrancesco Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash
Glen Burnie resident Christopher Gianfrancesco has been identified by investigators as the person killed in a three-vehicle crash involving two other drivers at around 10 p.m. on June 27. According to the Anne Arundel County Police Department, officers were called to the westbound lanes of Dorsey Road at I-97 to...
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