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State Roundup: Toll revenue loss from Key Bridge collapse estimate at $141 million; Wright formally takes over state public schools; after Biden stumble, MD GOP sees energized voters
TOLL REVENUE LOSS FROM KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE ESTIMATED AT $141M: The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will cost the state an estimated $141 million in lost toll revenue over six years and may bring toll increases a year sooner than expected. That projected loss makes up the lion’s share of the revised forecast that includes a decrease in toll revenues across all facilities. Bryan Sears/Maryland Matters.
Maryland increases vehicle registration fees and tobacco taxes
BALTIMORE -- Maryland vehicle registration fees and tobacco taxes rose Monday to help pay for transportation projects and education.State lawmakers approved the vehicle registration hikes this year to help boost the state's Transportation Trust Fund. Lawmakers also approved new weight classes that determine the fees. Motorists will pay the new rates the next time they register their vehicles. The increases run between 60% and 75%, depending on the weight of vehicles.For passenger cars that weigh up to 3,500 pounds (1,588 kilograms), it will cost $221 every two years, or $110.50 annually. That's up from $137 every two years that owners...
Car registration fees, vaping, more: Maryland residents react to new laws in effect in July
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland’s new fiscal year took effect Monday — and with it came new laws. One is the creation of an ombudsman in the prison system to oversee alleged abuses by correctional officers. An oversight board will administer this reform. Also as of Monday, drivers must pay a $23 registration […]
Maryland Native, Quincy Wilson Becomes Youngest Male U.S. Track Olympian
Quincy Wilson was selected for the U.S. 4x400 meter relay team after an amazing performance at trials, setting the world-record for under-18 runners at 16 years old. The post Maryland Native, Quincy Wilson Becomes Youngest Male U.S. Track Olympian appeared first on 92 Q.
Here are the fireworks laws for DC, Maryland, Virginia
WASHINGTON — Lots of people are loading up on fireworks as we get closer to Fourth of July on Thursday. That means many people are bracing for the nuisance of the noise or preparing to soothe anxious pets. What are the fireworks laws around the DMV?. SOURCES. ANSWER. All...
Historic Gun Club-Turned-Mansion Destroyed in Fire Along North East River
A landmark property on the upper Bay’s North East River is nothing but a skeleton after a large fire last week. The 1792 building was the home of a local restaurant owner, who was thankfully not home at the time. But the homeowner’s pets’ live were tragically lost.
Minimum Wage Rises in Montgomery County as New Maryland Laws Start Today
Hundreds of new laws and a hike in vehicle registration fees went into effect in Maryland today, as well as a minimum wage increase in Montgomery County. According to WTOP, the new laws that went into effect on July 1 (PDF) include:. The Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households...
Emergency responders stress safety with fireworks as 4th of July approaches
WEST CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) -- Fourth of July celebrations are right around the corner, and there is one thing that emergency responders say they can't stress enough when it comes to fireworks: safety. "We don't want to see anyone get injured, any structures get damaged, things of that nature,"' Dave March, the chief communication officer of West Chester Borough, said. "We strongly encourage people to leave the fireworks to professionals," said Justin McClure, who is the deputy director for Fire Services in Chester County. March and McClure said there are plenty of fireworks shows in the Tri-State area where people can watch the...
Army asks industry for navigation warfare waveforms in counter-PNT technology to disrupt enemy operations
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – U.S. Army electronic warfare (EW) experts are reaching out to industry for new ways to design electronic payloads that counter enemy positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT). Officials of the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., issued a request for information (W56KGURTI-24-R-1001) on...
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