Maryland

State’s top financial officials blast congressional budget inaction

Any government shutdown is likely to impact the growth of Maryland’s economy, which has already slowed, the Board of Revenue Estimates said.

Food banks, feeding programs gird for federal shutdown’s impact

Food banks and pantries statewide are already straining to fill the gap from the end of COVID benefits. A government shutdown could create even more demand.

Foliage hot spots to hit this fall

With fall officially in season and the summer heat seemingly behind us, there is no better time to start planning trips to see the changing leaves.

Moore apologizes to wrongfully convicted Baltimore man

Demetrius Smith, who was wrongfully imprisoned on an erroneous murder conviction, was awarded more than $300,000 in compensation by the Board of Public Works. 

Cannabis administration receives pushback on licensing timeline

While recreational use of cannabis has been legal since July 1, only businesses who had licenses before that time under the medical use provisions have been allowed to operate.

Hellish tree of heaven weeds out native plants

As the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread nationwide, its proliferation has highlighted an even more worrisome invasive species: the prolific “stinking sumac,” or tree of heaven. 

Seeing spotted lanternfly eggs? Scrape, smash, report them

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect, poses a serious threat to local farms and plants throughout Maryland.

Legal aid, community groups begin outreach on free eviction counsel

Representatives from Maryland Legal Aid and Community Legal Services knocked on 30 doors in Robinwood Thursday to let residents know that they have more rights in disputes with landlords than they might think. 

Moore tells interviewer he has no interest in higher office; talks economy, public safety

Moore, an author, nonprofit executive and former Army officer, had not held political office before winning the governor’s election in 2022.

The Preakness was under the spotlight after deaths at Churchill Downs earlier this month

By JESSIE SCHWARTZ Capital News Service BALTIMORE – Wearing shirts emblazoned with the phrase “horse racing” but with “racing” crossed out and “killing” in its place, about 50 members of Horseracing Wrongs, a non profit organization working to end horseracing,…