BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation this week released its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for Fiscal Years 2025 to 2030. The program outlines $18.9 billion in spending for transportation infrastructure and operations. The $18.9 billion plan represents a 1.3 billion decrease from the final capital program for fiscal year 2024 to 2029 due to reduced economic growth and an […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) this week announced updates to the Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEGs) for free and reduced-price school meals, effective from August 28, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The guidelines, updated annually by the federal government, were adopted by MSDE through June 30, 2025. The eligibility for free and reduced-price meals is determined based on […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland State Police have announced that they plan to increase enforcement during the Labor Day weekend in an effort to reduce drunk driving. From August 30 to September 2, Maryland State Police plan to conduct saturation patrols across the state. The initiative is part of the Maryland State Police’s Impaired Driving Reduction Effort team, which is trained to identify […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Walmart’s Great Value Apple Juice supplier has recalled more than 9,500 cases due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, exceeding the FDA limit of 10 ppb. The recall affects 8-ounce plastic bottles sold in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Friday upheld Maryland’s law requiring most residents to obtain a license before purchasing a handgun. In a 14-2 decision, the court in Maryland Shall Issue v. Wes Moore rejected a Second Amendment challenge to a state law requiring a Handgun Qualification License to purchase a handgun. Applicants for […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The beginning of the 2024-25 academic year just around the corner. School bells are ringing for students across Maryland starting Wednesday, August 21, as Frederick and St. Mary’s counties open their doors for the 2024-25 academic year. Through Tuesday, September 3, all 24 local school systems will welcome approximately 890,140 students overall for the first day of school and […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—To help preserve historical and natural resources, the Maryland Board of Public Works has approved $6 million in funding to local governments and land trusts to acquire easements on seven properties across the state. The funding will help to protect 975 acres of land, including 289 acres in the Agricultural Security Corridor in Cecil County, 195 acres of farmland […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $169,821,301 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2024, a decrease of $4,501,777 (-2.6%) compared to July 2023. Casino gaming contributions to the state during July 2024 totaled $72,163,554, a decrease of $1,020,623 (-1.4%) compared to July 2023. Contributions to the Education Trust Fund during July 2024 were $52,014,956, a […]