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.
As cryptocurrency market grows, federal and state officials mull tighter controls
Lawmakers and industry experts say a lack of comprehensive regulations allows bad actors to transmit money without proper oversight.
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.
Offshore wind turbines will likely line Maryland’s coast by 2026
The projects, developed by companies US Wind and Ørsted, are slated to collectively power more than 600,000 homes in Delaware and Maryland upon their completion in 2026.
Maryland universities send $4 million in medical supplies to Ukraine
The universities are sending more than $4 million in medical supplies to the country, which has endured attacks on various hospitals, ambulances and health facilities.
Biden moves to strengthen crypto oversight
The move marks the most significant effort by the federal government to install guardrails and regulations governing the developing cryptocurrency markets.
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.
Maryland considers legislation to protect and expand abortion care
Although abortion is protected under Maryland law, some Democratic lawmakers argue an amendment is needed to make it more difficult for a future governor or legislators to reverse this protection.
With House seats up for grabs, calls for redistricting reform grow louder
Advocates for reform say the gerrymandering that district maps are undergoing this cycle is the worst they’ve seen.
U.S. Naval Intelligence Officer transforms home into pet sanctuary
Rockville, MD – Retiring Naval Intelligence Officer Risa Simon has started operating “Leashes End” from her home. It’s a nonprofit to help senior dogs and cats as they near the end of their lives.