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The Blueprint Accountability Board must show political courage
The Accountability and Implementation Board has the power and the duty to hold the governor and the General Assembly accountable for the funding - or lack of it - of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future. It needs to have the will.
New Maryland law abolishes liability waivers, protects consumers after 5-year-old's death
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — 7News is looking into a new Maryland law in the days after the tragic death of a 5-year-old boy in Waldorf on Saturday, August 3. "This law is a giant win for the consumer," said Jonathan Lieberman, a principal at the Law Firm of Stein Sperling in Rockville.
GOVERNOR MOORE TOURS ION STORAGE SYSTEMS AND ANNOUNCES $11 MILLION INVESTMENT TO SUPPORT MARYLAND-BASED ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND INNOVATION PROJECTS
The following information was released by the office of the Governor of. -based manufacturer of solid-state batteries for the defense, aerospace, medical, consumer, electric vehicle, and grid storage industries. During the visit in. Beltsville. , the governor announced. $11 million. in funding to support advanced manufacturing and innovation projects, as...
A Maryland legislator provided his peers with lessons on online casino bills
At a summer meeting for the National Council of Legislators in Gaming States, Senator Ron Watson had insightful comments. He helped lead a discussion about online casino legalization and was able to give quality information to those less knowledgeable about the topic. Watson claims that he would have done things differently if he were in charge. Senator Watson led the discussion to legalize online casinos with his peers in the Senate. Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary led the discussion in the House and her bill advanced to the Senate. Unfortunately, Watson ran into two key issues. There were concerts of problem gambling becoming an issue in Maryland and the potential of brick-and-mortar casino cannibalization. An online casino will require a public referendum and that means another effort will not take place until 2026.
STEM summer programs are encouraging youth across Maryland
MARYLAND – Students are reaching for the stars, STEM STARS that is. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s summer cohort aims to remove barriers in the STEM learning environment. Their mission is to encourage underrepresented groups to pursue careers in STEM, and whether it’s biology or Breadboards these students are being “STEMulated” this summer.
Maryland construction worker killed on I-95 brings more focus on work zone safety
BALTIMORE - The death of a 62-year-old construction worker on I-95 on Tuesday in Harford County brings more attention to work zone safety.Mineshbai Patel, from Laurel, Maryland, was struck and killed by a dump truck backing up in a work zone on the southbound lanes near Mountain Road, snarling traffic for hours. He died at the scene.Maryland State Police said the driver of the dump truck was operating in the work zone when they backed up and struck Patel.According to the State Highway Administration in 2023, 12 people died in work zone crashes, and so far in 2024, another eight...
After being upheld, Maryland’s gun ban law expected before SCOTUS before others
(The Center Square) – A challenge against Maryland’s gun ban is likely to make it to the U.S. Supreme Court before gun ban challenges from other states. Tuesday, the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals upheld Maryland’s ban on semi-automatic firearms. “The assault weapons at issue fall outside the ambit of protection offered by the Second Amendment because, in essence, they are military-style weapons designed for sustained combat operations that...
Maryland retroactively approves software contract to provide financial support to port workers
The Maryland Board of Public Works retroactively approved a contract Wednesday that allowed the state to provide financial assistance payments to workers displaced by the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. “That first morning when we were down there with the divers, when we asked them about what they could see, the answer we heard from almost all of the divers was ‘about ...
Angela Marie Brill Killed In Head-On Maryland Crash: Police
A 56-year-old woman died at an area hospital following a crash during the afternoon commute near the Howard and Montgomery County line, police say. Angela Marie Brill, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, has been identified as the woman who was killed in a crash involving her Chevy Malibu and a Toyota pick-up truck after being airlifted to the hospital.
Black Philanthropy Month: Maryland-Based Organization CLLCTIVLY Working To Fundraise $1.2M For State’s Black Businesses
August, known in donor circles as Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), celebrates the rich history of giving within the Black community. An annual observance, it seeks to encourage that history’s continuity by highlighting the profound impact of Black philanthropy and the significant contributions of Black individuals and organizations to charitable causes.
Maryland GOP leader could face jail for DUI as special prosecutor seeks 'enhanced penalty'
FREDERICK, Md. (WBFF) — A special prosecutor notified Allegany County courts on Tuesday afternoon that they intend to seek an enhanced penalty that could include jail time for a prominent Maryland Republican. FOX45 News initially reported in mid-June that Maryland House Minority Leader Del. Jason Buckel, R-Allegany County, was...
Listen: Thriving Schools Summit examines social media and safety ahead of new school year
Tens of thousands of school teachers and staff members across Maryland, D.C. and Virginia are getting ready for the start of a new school year – one that presents challenges unique to each of them. Most school districts are wrestling with the impact social media has on students and...