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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.
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Don't Bet On It: State Eyes Action Against Election ‘Trading' On Prediction Markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is fighting back against state regulation of what it says is a federal issue.
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The (Primary) Winner Takes All: Dozens Of Seats Likely To Be Decided Tuesday
The GOP failed to field candidates in dozens of legislative races; contested general election races made less competitive by gerrymandering.
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In Politics: Hoyer Votes A Hoyer-Free Ballot, Percy Convicted, Schmoke Steps Down
Hoyer almost left without an “I voted early” sticker to place on his shirt.
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Special Ed, Civil Rights To Shift Out Of Trump's Shrinking Education Department
The Education Department clarified that it “will continue to perform all statutorily required duties and responsibilities.”
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USDA Approves Disaster Declaration For Maryland Farms Over Late Spring Freeze
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the department determined there had been “sufficient production losses to warrant a declaration."
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Hot Weather, Hotter Opinions On First Day Of In-Person Early Voting
Competitive, and costly, races for 5th and 6th District seats in Congress appear to be front of mind for voters.
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Prince George's County Goes On Offensive Against Park And Planning Commission
“The Commission was blindsided by the magnitude of the planned transfer and reductions,” said the Tuesday statement.
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Political Notes: An AI Adviser, A New Hand On Racing Panel Reins, Lawmakers Talk Shop
Gov. Wes Moore’s (D) newest senior adviser will aim to improve Maryland’s use of AI technology.
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Kids Count: Maryland Sees Child Well-Being Gains, Struggles In Education Since COVID
The annual report evaluating the economic welfare, health and education of kids says Maryland still has ‘room for improvement.'
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Disability Topics Focus Of Prince George's County Council Candidates ‘Meet And Greet'
"You can have a disability at any age,” Davila Steele said. “We are all affected if we don’t take care and look out for everyone."
