Maryland awarded $13.2 million for enhanced crash data reporting

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Maryland State Police, and Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) have received a $13.2 million grant to improve the state’s crash reporting system. The five-year grant, from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) State Electronic Data Collection (SEDC) program, will standardize interagency crash data and streamline its exchange across local, […]

Governor Moore unveils $67.3 billion FY 2026 budget plan, vehicle and online delivery fee increases proposed

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has released the Moore-Miller administration’s $67.3 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026. The plan focuses on four key areas: growing the economy, strengthening Maryland’s workforce, modernizing government, and fixing the state’s tax system. The proposal accomplishes these goals without raising sales or property taxes, while increasing taxes and fees elsewhere. “We are guided by […]

Maryland Department of Transportation releases $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget for fiscal years 2025-30. The budget fully funds and revives projects that prioritize safety and reliability while driving economic growth statewide. “Maryland deserves and demands to have a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use and helps drive our ability […]

Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Rogers proposes $2.98 billion budget

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Rogers has proposed a $2.98 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2026, a $126.4 million increase over the current year. The proposal, presented Jan. 14 to the Board of Education, aims to address the needs of the system’s 110,000 students and prioritize recruitment and retention of its more than 20,000 staff members. The […]

Governor Moore launches Digital Infrastructure Group to advance statewide broadband expansion, boost revenue

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has established the Digital Infrastructure Group, an interagency partnership aimed at streamlining the development of broadband infrastructure across the state. The group, formed through an executive order (PDF) signed on January 7, will foster collaboration between state and county entities. This collaboration will lead to increased internet coverage, boost state revenue, eliminate financial inefficiencies, and […]

Maryland Department of Transportation kicks off new round of funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making $30 million in federal funding available to build 29 new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along designated EV Alternative Fuel Corridors in the state. This announcement marks the second round of funding under the Maryland Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. The funding aims to further expand the state’s EV charging network, […]

I-95 Express Toll Lanes northbound extension to open this week

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority on Monday announced that the northbound I-95 Express Toll Lanes (ETL) extension will open to traffic on Wednesday, December 18. The 6.5-mile extension, which runs from White Marsh Boulevard (MD 43) to Mountain Road (MD 152), aims to alleviate congestion and offer commuters a more reliable travel option on one of Maryland’s busiest corridors. To […]