Governor Wes Moore issues statement on outcome of 2024 Presidential Election

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following the 2024 Presidential Election, Governor Wes Moore released a statement acknowledging Donald Trump’s victory and emphasizing the importance of the peaceful transfer of power. Moore highlighted the historical significance of Maryland’s State House, where George Washington resigned his military commission in 1783, marking the first peaceful transfer of power in the nation’s history. The peaceful transfer of power, […]

Credit rating agencies positive about issuance of MDOT revenue bonds to support BWI Marshall Airport project

BALTIMORE, MD—Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service have upgraded their ratings on Maryland Department of Transportation revenue bonds for a major project at Baltimore/Washington International (BWI) Thurgood Marshall Airport. The upgrades come just ahead of a planned bond sale intended to fund the completion of the Concourse A/B Connector and Baggage Handling System project. Fitch Ratings upgraded the bonds from […]

Maryland casinos generate $160.5 million in gaming revenue during October

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $160,524,322 in revenue from slot machines and table games during October 2024, an increase of $712,557 (0.4%) compared to October 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during October 2024 totaled $68,562,306, an increase of $1,307,235 (1.9 %) compared to October 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during October 2024 were $49,460,899, […]

Suspect arrested following shooting in Harford County

ABINGDON, MD—A 41-year-old man is in custody after being charged in a Monday afternoon shooting in Abingdon. At just after 4:00 p.m. on November 4, 2024, deputies with the Harford County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3500-block of Woodsdale Road in Abingdon for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a 27-year-old male victim who had sustained a […]

Unofficial 2024 election results for Baltimore County

BALTIMORE, MD—The results are in, and here’s how Baltimore County voted in the 2024 election. Donald J. Trump has been declared the winner of the U.S. Presidential election, but the majority of Baltimore County voters opted for Kamala Harris. Around the state, Johnny Olszewski, Jr. defeated Kim Klacik for a Senate seat and Angela Alsobrooks defeated former Governor Larry Hogan […]

U.S. Army research biologist from Maryland sentenced To 51 months in prison for engaging in APG bribery scheme

BALTIMORE, MD—A U.S. Army biologist from Maryland will be spending time behind bars for participating in a bribery scheme. Jason Edmonds, 45 of North East, was sentenced this week to 51 months in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release for conspiring to commit bribery at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. In addition, the Court ordered Edmonds to forfeit $111,794.83, […]