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News
June 2, 2023
Families’ college savings values still unclear as treasurer takes over Md. 529 program
As the State Treasurer’s Office assumes oversight of the troubled Maryland 529 prepaid college trust and investment plans, it remains unclear when, or if, families’ account values will be restored.
Government
June 1, 2023
Maryland problem gambling center struggles with growing demand
As Maryland’s sports betting market expands, a center that assists those suffering from a gambling problem has struggled to keep pace with growing demand.
Government
May 31, 2023
Amid Moore’s visit, tensions around Hagerstown community center persist
During Gov. Wes Moore’s visit to Hagerstown, yearslong tensions about the board of directors for a community center continued to simmer.
Government
May 26, 2023
New conservation goal for Md. state buildings could cut energy costs by $20M
An updated conservation goal requires Maryland to decrease energy usage in state-owned buildings 20% by 2031, up from a previous goal of 10% by 2029.
News
May 25, 2023
Moore administration prepares for federal shutdown as potential default looms
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is preparing for a potential federal government shutdown, a senior aide to the governor said.
News
May 24, 2023
Lt. Gov. Miller renews calls for work zone safety heading into Memorial Day weekend
With many Marylanders expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller renewed calls for drivers to be careful when going through work zones.
Business
May 23, 2023
Departures of Flying Dog, Guinness parent company reflect industry trends, experts say
Weeks after Guinness's parent company filed plans to shutter its Baltimore County manufacturing plant, Flying Dog Brewery this week announced it will close its Frederick facility. But the departures are more indicative of industry trends than of a brewery problem in the state, say industry experts.
Government
May 22, 2023
Moore declines to explain decision to not sign cannabis odor bill
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declined to say why he didn’t sign off on prohibiting police from stopping and searching someone solely because of the smell of cannabis, which will be legal for recreational use beginning July 1.
Government
May 17, 2023
BPW grants $800,000 to man wrongfully imprisoned 8 years
A man who served nearly eight years in prison for a rape he didn’t commit is set to receive more than $800,000 as compensation the Maryland Board of Public Works approved.
News
May 16, 2023
Moore signs gun restrictions, prompting immediate NRA suit
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday signed off on new restrictions for who can purchase guns and where people can bring them, immediately prompting a lawsuit from the Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association, which assists the National Rifle Association at the state level.
Government
May 15, 2023
Alsobrooks touts growing coalition days into Senate race
Less than one week into her campaign for U.S. Senate, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has a coalition of Democratic officials backing her.
Annapolis
May 12, 2023
Audit finds delays, lack of oversight in state procurement upgrades under Hogan
A new audit revealed various deficiencies in the Maryland Office of State Procurement under former Gov. Larry Hogan.
