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Labor Secretary Raises Concerns About Solvency Of State Unemployment Fund
Inflation, more workers getting the maximum benefits, put pressure on a system unchanged for decades.
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Follow The Leaders: Barnes, Davis, Kimmel Take Charge, More Political Notes
Former Del. Darryl Barnes has a new job as chair of the Prince George’s Planning Board after a unanimous vote of the county council Tuesday.
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Hundreds Went To Emergency Rooms, 7 Died From Heat-Related Illness In June Heat Wave
The health department warns people to prepare, be aware of warning signs as more hot weather is on the way.
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Supreme Court Ruling Wasn't The Final Word, As Debate On LGBTQ Books Opt-Out Goes On
Supporters say parental rights reaffirmed, opponents say it ‘burdens’ on schools and will lead to erasure of LGBTQ history.
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Loss Of Key Bridge Leads To More Potholes, Truck Traffic In Neighborhoods
Rerouted trucks have wrought havoc on Dundalk’s narrow roads, causing stress and headaches for motorists and local officials.
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After Last Bay Cleanup Plan Fell Short, New Proposal Aims To Be Flexible, Data-Driven
A draft released last week is still a work in progress; advocates worry it leaves too much open-ended, as cuts to federal programs loom.
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Two Men Indicted For $86,000 Fraud Scheme In Prince George's
On two separate occasions, the resident was asked to withdraw money from her bank in order to secure her money.
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Maryland Sun Bucks Kicks Off For Second Year, But SNAP Cuts Could Threaten Program's Future
The summer food assistance benefit has already helped a half-million Maryland families afford groceries and stave off ‘summer hunger'.
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Fourth Of July Cookout Costs Are 19% Higher Than In 2019 But Less Than Last Year
The average cost for a 10-person Fourth of July will be $70.92 this year, 30 cents less than last summer.
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Gun Suicides In US Reached Record High In 2023, Even As Gun Homicides Fell A Second Year
Maryland was among states with the lowest rate of gun suicides, at 4.3 per 100,000 residents; the U.S. rate was 7.6 per 100,000.
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New ‘Tech Tax' Dominates List Of Laws That Take Effect July 1, Start Of Fiscal 2026
Changes to income tax, vehicle emissions, cannabis, wagering also taking effect, along with new abortion funding and solar siting laws.
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Maryland Landowners Appeal Ruling That Allows Surveys For Piedmont Power Line
Judge Abelson’s injunction should be stayed while the case is on appeal, the landowners asked the 4th Circuit.
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As He Ramps Up Political Activities, Moore Hires Ex-Whitmer Aide To Helm Campaign
“I’m thrilled to have Ron Owens leading our campaign as our campaign manager,” Moore said in a statement provided to Maryland Matters.
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House Judiciary Committee Grapples With Response To Medical Examiner Audit
It's unclear if any legislation would be drafted after audit reclassifies dozens of police-restraint deaths as homicides.
Annapolis, MD|News|
Political Notes: Hayes, Shingledecker Are In, Legislators Are Already Lining Up To Run
Hayes was sworn in Tuesday as the next U.S. attorney for the state, replacing former U.S. Attorney Erek Barron, who left in February.
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Federal Cuts ‘Not As Horrible' As Feared For Now, But Still Painful, Worse In Long Run
The Joint Federal Action Oversight Committee told the state still faces hundreds of millions in additional costs under the federal budget.
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Maryland Joins More Legal Actions Against Trump, Including A Challenge To Billions In Grant Cuts
Democratic-led states also filed a friend-of-the-court brief against the administration.
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Former Govs. Larry Hogan, Steve Bullock Repeat Call For More Listening, Less Shouting In Politics
Former Maryland governor says the ‘partisan shouting' needs to stop to reach common ground on policy solutions.
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Federal Judge Grants Piedmont Power Line Company Access To Land For Surveys
PSEG must give landowners 24-hour notice before entering their property, under court order.
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State Officials Urge People To Stay Vigilant, Use Caution Amid ‘Hazardous Heat Wave'
State officials hope the new standards will help reduce deaths and emergency room visits due to heat-related illnesses.
