Gov. Hogan believes gas station owners may pocket their savings instead of lowering prices enough for consumers. Some feel that 30 days is not enough time to level prices.
Climate advocates question “watered down” environment bill
Lawmakers dropped a key mandate that buildings beginning construction in 2024 be all-electric, citing a need to compromise with the bill’s staunchest opponents.
Franchot calls for Maryland gas tax holiday
Marylanders are paying an average of $4.30 at the pump, an increase of over 83 cents from a month ago and a 55-cent bump from just last week, according to AAA gas price trackers.
Climate takes center stage at Maryland gubernatorial forum
The pool of candidates at the event, hosted by the online publication Maryland Matters and sponsored by several environmental organizations, included eight Democrats, one Republican and one Libertarian.
Franchot pushes state tax credit for Ukraine contributions
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is urging legislative leaders to pass a state income tax credit for contributions to humanitarian aid for Ukrainians, as over 1 million refugees flee the country amid Russian attacks. The tax credit would be…
Millions in out-of-state donations help fuel high-profile Maryland Democratic governor candidates
Reports show a clear divide between figures with a national profile and those rooted primarily in Maryland.
Commercial developers object to Maryland legislation’s climate change costs
The developers’ objections illustrate the tension between what many agree is a need to act on climate change and the cost of taking aggressive action to combat building emissions.
Maryland organizations push back against Senate nixing virtual testimony
The statement says that ending the virtual testimony option would limit vital input from everyday Marylanders.
Maryland Democratic lawmakers renew effort to push landmark climate change legislation through the General Assembly
Democrats’ goal to slice the state’s greenhouse gas emissions by 60% would be one of the most aggressive measures in the country.
Maryland Gov. Hogan announces he will not run for U.S. Senate
Hogan’s decision ends the Republican Party’s best chance of flipping the seat now held by Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen.