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Legislative Committee Puts New Maryland Building Code On Hold Amid Environmental Concerns
The concern in the committee is that the new building code regulation is less environmentally stringent than the national code.
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Maryland Republicans Predict Legal Challenge To Constitutional Amendment On Redistricting
The Governor is expected to hold a ceremonial bill signing on Wednesday for a measure that now goes to voters.
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Preakness, Pimlico Left Out Of New Race Series By Churchill Downs, Belmont
The announcement comes just days after the state finalized an $85 million deal to acquire rights to the Preakness Stakes.
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What's So Special About The Special Session? A Primer
The legislature can be called into session by a proclamation of the governor or by a three-fifths vote of the legislature.
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Maryland Lawmakers Open Limited Window For Public Testimony On Redistricting
House and Senate leaders post legislation Wednesday that includes ballot question language.
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Maryland Students Continue Minimal Gains On Test Scores, But Demographic Gaps Remain
School board member Xiomara Medina: ‘There’s a ton of work to do.’
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Maryland Geothermal Energy Program Faces Delays Amid Cost Concerns
Utility companies’ cost estimates are ‘not only exorbitant, but speculative,’ regulators say.
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DeMarinis Asks State Prosecutor To Investigate Prediction Markets
Potential violations of existing election law could make Maryland a standout among states seeking to regulate industry.
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As Costs Balloon, State Officials Pitch Key Bridge Project To Key Federal Lawmakers
Gov. Wes Moore (D) took Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Rep. Steve Womack (R-Ark.) on a boat tour of the site.
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Individual Maryland Agencies Do Well On Social Equity, But Efforts Lack Statewide Coordination
First report by new Maryland Department of Social and Economic Mobility assesses the state of social equity initiatives in the state.
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It's Back-To-School Time, Which Means It's Back To Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week Time
Lierman and other officials stress affordability as they tout a holiday from 6% sales tax on a limited number of goods.
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Public Financing Programs Faced Biggest Year Yet In County Executive Primaries
Five counties are using their systems simultaneously for the first time in a competitive field with only one incumbent seeking reelection.
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Data Center Frustrations Cause Upheaval In County Primary Elections
In Frederick and Calvert counties, local officials lost seats to data center opponents.
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Moore Calls On Platner To Drop Out, More Maryland Hopefuls Concede, In Political Notes
“These are horrific allegations, and he needs to get out of the race right now,” Moore told reporters Tuesday afternoon in Glen Burnie.
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Flouting Trump Policy, Federal Judges Are Freeing Immigrants From Mandatory Detention
The Trump administration’s policy requires detention without bond for anyone who crossed a border illegally.
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Maryland School Districts Face Fall Deadline To Set AI Policies
They do have a cheat sheet of sorts to go by — the Maryland State Department of Education’s recently released AI guidance.
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Maryland's First ‘Human Composting' Facility Is Open For Business
Facility in Elkridge turns human remains into soil, after passage of 2024 law legalizing the process.
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From Deer Hunting To Cellphone Bans In Schools, Hundreds Of New Laws Are Now In Effect In Maryland
County and municipal taxes and fees could rise as a ripple effect of a new law that takes effect Wednesday.
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Maryland Officials Promote Third Year Of Sun Bucks To Help Stave Off Summer Hunger Among Students
Gov. Moore hopes to build on last year’s success; 630,000 Maryland students qualified for Sun Bucks, equating to $75 million in benefits.
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Judge Dismisses Temporary Restraining Order On Mail-In Ballot Complaint
The majority of plaintiffs are Republican candidates.
