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Maryland Democrats guarded, Republicans angry in wake of Trump conviction
A day after former President Donald Trump’s historic convictions, Maryland Democrats were calling for trust in the system Friday while most Republicans were calling the case a travesty. The post Maryland Democrats guarded, Republicans angry in wake of Trump conviction appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland on ‘negative outlook’ as agencies reaffirm highest credit rating
Maryland has retained its coveted AAA bond rating, even as one major agency issued a warning about the state's fiscal stability. The post Maryland on ‘negative outlook’ as agencies reaffirm highest credit rating appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Civil liability for gun industry among state laws going into effect June 1
Civil liability for gun industry law represents one of more than 130 new laws to go into effect June 1. The post Civil liability for gun industry among state laws going into effect June 1 appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland hopes to recruit young dentists to workforce shortage areas
Maryland has about 70 dentists per 100,000 residents, but that doesn’t mean that they are equally distributed in the state, which has launched a program to change that. The post Maryland hopes to recruit young dentists to workforce shortage areas appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Harriet Tubman raid to free more than 700 in South Carolina to be honored
The Maryland native and civil rights icon's work in South Carolina during the Civil War often gets overlooked. The post Harriet Tubman raid to free more than 700 in South Carolina to be honored appeared first on Maryland Matters.
MoveOn backs Alsobrooks, the start of a likely expensive race for funding
MoveOn.org, a political action committee that supports progressive candidates, said it will back Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic bid for Maryland's open U.S. Senate seat, making one of the country's most-expansive races even more so. The post MoveOn backs Alsobrooks, the start of a likely expensive race for funding appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Increased enforcement, fines take effect this weekend in highway work zones
Motorists who speed through highway work zones in Maryland will soon pay more if they get caught. The post Increased enforcement, fines take effect this weekend in highway work zones appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland joins 20 states, administration in bid to modernize nation’s aging power grid
Maryland is one of 21 states joining a push by the Biden administration to modernize America’s aging electric grid, which is faced with growing demand, a changing power-generation mix and severe weather. The post Maryland joins 20 states, administration in bid to modernize nation’s aging power grid appeared first on Maryland Matters.
State, federal officials warn of scam involving toll road fees
State and federal officials are urging people to be on guard against a text-alert scam that claims people have unpaid toll fees and tries to get them to pay. The post State, federal officials warn of scam involving toll road fees appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Biden reiterates support for Key Bridge after latest state-federal meeting
President Joe Biden reiterated his administration's support Tuesday for restoring the Francis Scott Key Bridge and bringing business back to the Port of Baltimore and the communities that rely on the port, the White House said. The post Biden reiterates support for Key Bridge after latest state-federal meeting appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland school districts among hundreds to get federal funds for clean buses
WASHINGTON — As part of its ongoing effort to replace diesel-fueled school buses, the Biden administration on Wednesday said it will provide approximately 530 school districts across nearly all states with almost $1 billion to help them purchase clean school buses. The initiative, part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program rebate […] The post Maryland school districts among hundreds to get federal funds for clean buses appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Live Nation disputes merits of DOJ antitrust suit joined by Brown, others
Maryland’s top prosecutor is one of 30 to join the Department of Justice in antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The post Live Nation disputes merits of DOJ antitrust suit joined by Brown, others appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Hornberger concedes primary defeat
Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger said her primary defeat was driven by a "scheme" she called "tantamount to cheating" but said she would accept the results. The post Hornberger concedes primary defeat appeared first on Maryland Matters.
With court ruling looming, homeless people need assistance, not arrest
“Have you ever been homeless?” asked a woman standing outside a coffee shop with nowhere to go. She said she had lived on the streets of Annapolis for weeks, ever since being evicted from her apartment after losing her job. Without a permanent residence, she said that she sleeps and hangs out wherever she can […] The post With court ruling looming, homeless people need assistance, not arrest appeared first on Maryland Matters.
No reported bird flu cases in Maryland so far; CDC preps for potential higher human risk
No cases of avian flu have been reported in Maryland this year, but recent reports of two incidents of cattle-to-human transmission of the disease have health and agriculture officials in the state on alert. “It goes back to prevention. The goal is to not have this infection in Maryland,”said Maryland Agriculture Secretary Kevin Atticks, who […] The post No reported bird flu cases in Maryland so far; CDC preps for potential higher human risk appeared first on Maryland Matters.
New list rates the most bipartisan members of Congress — and the least
With the exception of Reps. David Trone (D-6th) and Dutch Ruppersberger (D-2nd), most members of Maryland's congressional delegation were hardcore partisans. The post New list rates the most bipartisan members of Congress — and the least appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Prince George’s has the most new businesses of any Maryland county – what’s behind the surge?
By James Matheson Prince George’s County has long been considered the poor step-sibling of the Washington area’s more affluent and business-savvy counties. But that image is starting to change as the county becomes an increasingly attractive location for new companies, including many that are developing innovative products and services. Business leaders say the county is […] The post Prince George’s has the most new businesses of any Maryland county – what’s behind the surge? appeared first on Maryland Matters.
A Black-owned startup in Prince George’s County aims to prevent active shooters
A near-tragedy inspired one Prince George's County native to address the problem by starting a business -- one of a growing number of startups in the county. The post A Black-owned startup in Prince George’s County aims to prevent active shooters appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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