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Maryland Approves $1.4M For Green Projects—Southern Maryland Among Top Beneficiaries

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – The Board of Public Works today approved more than $1.4 million in grants to local governments and land trusts from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The funding will be used for a new trail, playground equipment, and the …

Moore Announces Launch of Maryland Benefits One

July 20th, 2025 by WCBC Radio Maryland Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday announced the launch of Maryland Benefits One Application, a new mobile-friendly tool that will help eligible Marylanders apply for benefits. The application will make it easier to apply …

Maryland takes a step toward environmental justice with new executive order

By Andrew Adeolu July 19, 2025 / 11:11 PM EDT / CBS Baltimore CBS News Live CBS News Baltimore Live Governor Moore signed an executive order on Friday designed to advance environmental justice and protect communities burdened by pollution in …

Fear, stigma of drug use blocks some Maryland treatment plans

The recent mass overdose in West Baltimore underscored the need to expand drug treatment and harm reduction services, addiction specialists say. But efforts to build out services addressing the opioid crisis often face resistance that some say is rooted in …

Maryland lawmakers announce $2.8 million for Washington County bus facility

Washington County will receive more than $2.8 million in federal transportation funds for a new bus facility, Maryland’s two senators and congresswoman for the area announced Friday. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. April McClain Delaney said the money will …

Democratic Maryland governor touts ‘economic momentum’ in the Old Line State, addresses possible 2028 White House run

Maryland judges tap ‘Mr. Republican establishment’ to defend in Trump lawsuit

Maryland’s federal judges, sued by the Trump administration in a politically supercharged case, faced a difficult legal decision: Who would represent them? Originally Published: July 19, 2025 at 5:15 AM EDT

Maryland Invokes Abortion Ruling In Legal Battle Against Kalshi

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Former Bronco, Falcon, Raven, Maryland Terrapins football star the top option for NFLPA Executive Director

The NFL Players Association is in a mess of its own making after the abrupt resignation of Lloyd Howell Jr. on July 17, 2025. The union finds itself without stable leadership at arguably the worst possible time, with player trust fractured and serious …

Wawa to launch electric-vehicle charging sites in partnership with IONNA

Wawa is partnering with IONNA to install EV chargers. | IONNA Wawa is partnering with IONNA, an electric-vehicle (EV) charging network founded by eight automakers, to install high-speed EV charging stations—called Rechargeries—at multiple Wawa locations. …

Maryland Opens 'One-Stop' Digital Shop for Benefits

Maryland has launched a mobile-friendly benefits tool for people seeking assistance with food and other needs. Touted as a simpler way to apply for assistance, Maryland Benefits is “a single, accessible one-stop shop” that replaces the need to fill out …

Governor Moore Signs Executive Order to Advance Environmental Justice for Communities Burdened by Pollution

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore yesterday signed an executive order establishing a more unified approach to promoting environmental justice in Maryland. The Valuing Opportunity, Inclusion, and Community Equity order will help foster a whole-of- …

Before winning reelection bid, DC Council member Trayon White apparently used AI political ad

Before winning back his D.C. Council seat in a special election this week, Trayon White posted a video rallying voters that viewers quickly sniffed out as artificial intelligence. Before winning back his D.C. Council seat in a special election this week, …

Trump’s ‘Schedule G’ broadens scope for agencies to hire political appointees

President Donald Trump has carved out a new category of federal employment attempting to create a supplemental class of agency employees dedicated solely to implementing the White House’s policy agenda. An executive order Trump signed Thursday evening …

Perkins Wins Maryland’s Top Prosecutor Award

LEONARDTOWN, Md. — Kelsey Perkins, Director of Legal Administration for the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, received the Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Association’s Distinguished Service Award on July 10, 2025, at the association’s annual …

Maryland Pushes Back on EPA’s US Wind Error Allegations

OCEAN CITY, MD - Maryland’s Department of the Environment (MDE) is refuting the Federal Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) claims that MDE issued a final permit for US Wind’s proposed offshore wind project in error. Earlier this month, the EPA …

Maryland Man Accused Of Threatening Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene

LOADINGERROR LOADING WASHINGTON (AP) — A Maryland man was arrested Thursday on charges that he made threatening calls to the Georgia offices of Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. Seth Jason, 64, repeatedly threatened to assault and kill Greene and her …

Nine Governors Demand Change at PJM Interconnection Amid Electric Cost Concerns

CHICAGO, IL — Nine governors representing most electric customers in the PJM Interconnection region are calling for increased state involvement in the organization’s leadership. They seek to fill two vacant board seats amid growing concerns over rising …

8 day trips to Maryland you should check out this

Delawareans know how great the Small Wonder is, but sometimes it’s nice to explore other places.   If you want to do so without spending a pretty penny and traveling far, Maryland is an option with plenty of activities and attractions.   For some pointers, …

Legacy and Leadership: Natalie Cockey ’25 Shines as a Sweet Briar Transfer

Transfer and legacy student Natalie Cockey ’25 shares how Sweet Briar helped her thrive through tradition, leadership, and academic purpose. SWEET BRIAR, VA, UNITED STATES, July 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As both a legacy and transfer …

Orlando Housing Market July 2025: Experts Reveal How Mortgage Spreads, Tariffs & HOA Fees Are Shaping Strategies

With rates remaining elevated, real estate strategist Brenden Rendo offers timely advice to help Central Florida homeowners navigate uncertainty. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With the Orlando housing market in …

QED-C Holds Second Annual Quantum Technologies Showcase on Capitol Hill

US quantum technologies exhibited to policymakers and public; Dep. Secretary of Commerce and Members of Congress call for expanding National Quantum Initiative WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Quantum …

FLEOA Commends President Trump for Signing HALT Fentanyl Act into Law

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) applauds President Donald J. Trump for signing the HALT Fentanyl Act into law—a major legislative step in the fight …

Civil Dialogues and the Kinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy Headed to the Heartland

Kansas City Public Library Hosts Trusted Forum for Americans to Voice Concerns and Seek Understanding Across Political Divides HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From a detainment camp surrounded by alligators, to …

Tahan Music Co. Rewrites the Rules of Country Music with “I Still Choose You“

What if the best song on your playlist also told the truth? Tahan’s “I Still Choose You” does exactly that. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A woman singing to someone she loves. That’s what most people will hear …

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Issues EP for Wildfire Season

STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI   JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA   GOVERNOR GREEN ISSUES EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION FOR WILDFIRE SEASON Hawaiʻi National Guard’s Operation Hoʻopauahi to Improve Emergency Response Time FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July …

Sweet Briar College Raises $18.6 Million in 2024–2025 to Support Women’s Education and Campus Innovation

Sweet Briar exceeds its 2024–2025 fundraising goals with $18.6 million raised, including a $5 million bequest, to support student success and campus innovation. SWEET BRIAR, VA, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sweet Briar …

WATCH: Oversight Committee Releases Annie Tomasini’s Deposition Video

WASHINGTON—The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform today released the video of Annie Tomasini’s deposition as part of the investigation of the cover-up of President Biden’s cognitive decline and unauthorized executive actions. She is the …

Higgins Announces Hearing to Launch Oversight of the Biden Administration’s Failure to Protect Vulnerable Unaccompanied ...

WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Chairman Clay Higgins (R-La.) today announced a hearing on “Catch and Release, Lose and Forget:  Addressing the Crisis of Unaccompanied Alien Children – Part I.” At the hearing, members will begin a …

Comer Statement on Annie Tomasini Pleading the Fifth

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued the following statement after Annie Tomasini, former Assistant to the President and Deputy Director of Oval Office Operations, pleaded the Fifth …

The Blessing of Faith-Based Organizations - Hearing Highlights (June 16, 2025)

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Avoiding Intolerance - Hearing Highlights (June 16, 2025)

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Justice Department Publishes Proposed Rule to Grant Relief to Certain Individuals Precluded from Possessing Firearms

WASHINGTON — President Trump directed the Department of Justice to address the ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens—all of them. Federal law disables the firearms rights of many citizens who have been convicted of crimes …

Eight Young Mob Gang Members Indicted in Memphis on Racketeering, Murder, Robbery, Firearm and Drug Charges

 Larry Wilson, of Memphis, Tennessee, made his initial appearance in federal court today for his role in Young Mob (YM), a violent street gang that allegedly commits crimes including murder, assault, arson, drug trafficking, kidnapping, robbery, and …

ภาษีทรัมป์ดันเงินเฟ้อพุ่งขึ้นอีกครั้งในมิ.ย. ดัชนี CPI แตะ 2.7% ขณะที่เฟดยังคงนโยบายเดิม

EBC Financial Group คาดการณ์ตลาดจะมีความเปราะบางและตอบสนองอย่างรุนแรงมากขึ้นในไตรมาสที่ 3 DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ดัชนีราคาผู้บริโภคสหรัฐฯ ปรับตัวขึ้น 2.7% เมื่อเทียบรายปีในเดือนมิถุนายน …

Indonesia Tawarkan Kesepakatan Dagang USD 34 Miliar ke AS, Jadi Strategi Hadapi Ancaman Tarif

EBC Financial Group menilai langkah Indonesia sebagai manuver strategis di tengah ancaman tarif era Trump yang membayangi ekspor Asia Tenggara. INDONESIA, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Menjelang tenggat waktu 1 Agustus untuk pemberlakuan …

Lạm phát do Thuế quan tái Bùng phát trong Tháng Sáu: CPI đạt 2,7% khi Fed giữ nguyên Lập trường

EBC Financial Group dự đoán độ nhạy cảm của thị trường sẽ gia tăng khi bước vào Quý 3. DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Giá tiêu dùng tại Mỹ tăng 2,7% so với cùng kỳ năm ngoái trong tháng 6, ghi nhận mức cao nhất kể từ tháng 2 và …

National Flight Training Alliance (NFTA) Continues to Grow, Welcomes New Members

NFTA welcomes top aviation leaders to its board, uniting industry voices to advance safety, innovation, and sustainability in U.S. flight training. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, July 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Flight …

First Substantial Zoning Changes to Modernize Development Review Move Forward

The Planning Department this month recommended approval of several planning and zoning actions, and four new development projects to the BPDA Board. All were approved. The planning actions include zoning amendments to modernize our development review …