Maryland Freedom Caucus Tax Rally 20250319

Maryland Freedom Caucus hosts Tax Revolt Rally, calls for immediate action against proposed tax hikes

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus gathered with citizens, legislators, and media for the Tax Revolt Rally on March 19, 2025 at Lawyers’ Mall in Annapolis. The rally showcased the concern Marylanders have about what the Maryland Freedom Caucus calls “the state’s reckless tax-and-spend policies and their determination to fight back.” “The energy tonight was incredible. The people who came out […]

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Baltimore County tops list of Maryland’s most dangerous places for injury-related fatalities

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BALTIMORE, MD—A recent study as identified Baltimore County as the most dangerous county in Maryland in terms of injury-related fatalities. The analysis, performed by MyBioSource, examined data from 2020 to 2024, and found that Baltimore County experienced a dramatic increase of 56 deaths per 100,000 people, the highest rise of any county in the state. The study measured fatal injuries […]

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Delegates Nawrocki, Szeliga speak out against censure of Baltimore County Board of Education member

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Delegates Ryan Nawrocki and Kathy Szeliga on Thursday called for the immediate rescinding of Resolution 2025-02, which censures Board of Education of Baltimore County Member Maggie Domanowski. The Delegates say the censure was imposed following what the Board described as “rudeness” during a budget hearing that was a legitimate expression of concern over the nearly $3 billion budget, “a […]

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SPARROWS POINT PARK: Baltimore County opens first major southeast-area park in two decades

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SPARROWS POINT, MD—Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, the Department of Recreation and Parks, elected officials and community stakeholders on Wednesday participated in a ribbon cutting event at Sparrows Point Park, the first new major recreational site in southeast Baltimore County in more than two decades. Located on a portion of what was once one of the world’s largest steel-producing and […]

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Former insurance agent, financial advisor from Parkville charged in third fraud scheme

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BALTIMORE, MD—A former Baltimore County insurance agent and financial advisor has been indicted on theft and fraud charges. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown on Wednesday announced that the Grand Jury for Baltimore County has handed down a third indictment charging Michael C. Okolo, 68, of Parkville, with theft of property valued at $100,000 or more. This is the third time […]

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NOW YOU KNOW: Lifting District 7A with Safer Roads, Supporting First Responders, and Better Community Spaces

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The following is a legislative update from Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki. As your District 7A Delegates, we’re guided by a vision that lifts every corner of our community—better roads, stronger neighborhoods, and safer communities. Three efforts are at the heart of our work: a traffic light at Oak Crest Village, an eastbound ramp from Route 7 to Route […]

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Forecasters warn of increased wildfire risk in Baltimore area on Wednesday

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says there is an increased risk of wildfires and brush fires throughout the Baltimore area on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The combination of low humidity and gusty winds will result in a greater risk of adverse fire behavior and rapid fire spread through Wednesday afternoon. Relative humidity values will drop 20 to 25 percent across […]

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Towson armed robbery suspects arrested

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TOWSON, MD—Detectives with the Baltimore County Police Department have arrested a juvenile and adult in connection with a series of robberies that occurred in Towson earlier this month. In both cases, the suspects approached their victims, held them at gunpoint, and demanded their valuables. Both victims attend school in the area. One attends college, the other is in high school. […]

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