A Maryland policy think tank says new stormwater fees imposed by Baltimore and nine counties could theoretically help reduce development’s negative impact on Chesapeake Bay water quality.

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ANNAPOLIS — The cost of driving in Maryland is going up next week. The state’s first gas tax increase in two decades goes into effect, along with the second round of toll increases in less than two years. In another ...

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The state could “pay its share” of the stormwater fee imposed on property owners in 10 Maryland jurisdictions and will provide grants to cities and towns in need of money to upgrade stormwater systems.

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A Baltimore City Council committee on Tuesday amended the city’s proposed stormwater remediation fee to give port and harbor area industries an 85 percent break.

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Del. Ronald A. George officially announced his candidacy for governor Wednesday evening and also gave a preview of what his policies would look like as the state's chief executive.

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Baltimore officials are close to an agreement with port and other harbor-area industries that could significantly reduce the amount those businesses would pay under the city’s proposed stormwater fee.

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