ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has joined Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in urging regional grid operator PJM Interconnection LLC to make changes to its capacity market rules in order to safeguard Maryland ratepayers from potential electricity cost spikes. In a letter (PDF) sent to the PJM Board of Managers last week, Moore reiterated concerns about rising energy costs for Maryland […]
The following is an editorial piece from Maryland House of Delegates candidate Glen Geelhaar. Governor Moore’s budget priorities are becoming clear—and troubling. His proposed 2025 budget includes a $200 million cut to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and eliminates $5.5 million for Low Intensity Support Services. These cuts strip families of children with autism of access to programs like therapeutic […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced the formation of the ENOUGH Alliance and a $100 million philanthropic investment dedicated to ending child poverty in the state. The alliance, which comprises local and national philanthropic and private sector organizations, aims to invest in children and families to eradicate poverty in the state. The multi-million dollar investment from the philanthropic community […]
MIDDLE RIVER, MD—The Middle River area needs its own library branch, says Fifth District Councilman David Marks, and he has formed a task force to build support for one. “Middle River residents should not have to travel to White Marsh or Essex for a public library,” said Councilman Marks this week. “That’s why I have been pushing for a branch […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Friday announced its 2025 series of town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY26 budget. Seven meetings – one for each County Council district – will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members have the opportunity to […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Tuesday announced that he has joined 18 other states in filing a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of an executive order issued by the federal government that seeks to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, argues that the executive […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Tuesday, members of the newly-formed Maryland Freedom Caucus called on Governor Wes Moore to immediately rescind the state’s participation in the California Advanced Clean Cars (CACC) 11 Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program, citing serious concerns over the program’s unrealistic goals, insufficient infrastructure, and potential economic harm to Maryland families and businesses. The CACC 11 mandate requires that 43% of […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking his return to power after a four-year hiatus. In his inaugural address, Trump pledged to “completely and totally reverse” the actions of his predecessor, Joe Biden, whom he accused of leading the country into decline. Trump, who overcame impeachments and criminal indictments […]