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Governor Moore announces $69 million in federal funds to support affordable high-speed internet access for unserved Marylanders

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Monday announced $69 million in federal funding for two new programs to help more Marylanders access high-speed, affordable internet. Administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Office of Statewide Broadband, the two programs, Home Stretch for Public Housing and Home Stretch for Difficult to Serve Properties, are expected to provide internet access […]

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Don Miguel Foods recalls frozen burrito products due to possible Listeria contamination

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WASHINGTON—Don Miguel Foods is recalling approximately 10,642 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat carne asada burrito products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced. The frozen RTE carne asada burrito items were produced on September 27, 2023. The following products are subject to recall [view labels (PDF)]: 7-oz. individual wax […]

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Gas prices fall for fourth straight week

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BALTIMORE, MD—For the fourth consecutive week, the nation’s average price of gasoline has dropped, falling 11.3 cents from a week ago to $3.55 per gallon this week according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 29.9 cents from a month ago and […]

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BOOM ALERT: Aberdeen Proving Ground announces testing schedule for week of October 16

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ABERDEEN, MD—Loud noise alert! Aberdeen Proving Ground officials say the base has firing operations scheduled for the week of October 16, 2023. APG has firing operations scheduled October 10 – 13 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Noise may be heard in some areas off the installation. Military weapons, watercraft, and/or aircraft will be visible during daytime and nighttime […]

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Governor Moore Spotlights Biotechnology and Economic Development During Visit to University of Maryland BioPark

Governor Moore spotlights biotechnology, economic development during visit to University of Maryland BioPark

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week visited the University of Maryland BioPark for a discussion and tour focused on biotechnology, innovation and economic development. Governor Moore was joined by University of Maryland Baltimore President Bruce E. Jarrell, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Biotechnology Innovation Organization Chief Executive Officer Rachel King; and numerous biotech and life sciences industry leaders to discuss opportunities for collaboration […]

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Governor Moore announces new annual record for Chesapeake Bay oyster planting

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced that more than 1.7 billion new juvenile oysters have been planted on sanctuary and public oyster fishery sites in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay this year, surpassing an ambitious 2023 planting goal and setting a new annual record. The milestone means that the state has planted almost 7 billion oysters since launching its large-scale oyster […]

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Maryland Lottery and Gaming

Sports wagering contributes $3.2 million to State of Maryland during September

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s 13 retail and 12 mobile sportsbooks that operated during September 2023 combined to generate $3,231,427 in contributions to the state. Each sportsbook contributes 15% of its taxable win to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund, which supports public education programs. Statewide handle in September totaled $442,450,666, with mobile handle accounting for 95.1% of the total at $420,957,789. Mobile […]

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