Maryland Geological Survey to map bottom of Chesapeake Bay

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Geological Survey has embarked on a mission to map the Chesapeake Bay’s bottom, using advanced technology to create a detailed picture of the underwater landscape. This initiative aims to identify suitable areas for oyster restoration, crucial for the health of the Bay’s ecosystem. Using a custom-built boat equipped with interferometric side-scan sonar, a magnetometer, and a sub-bottom […]

Maryland House approves reparations commission bill, heads to Governor Moore’s desk

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland House of Delegates gave final approval Wednesday to a bill establishing a commission to study reparations for the descendants of enslaved people, sending the measure to Governor Wes Moore amid ongoing questions about his stance on the proposal. The 101-36 party-line vote positions Maryland to join a small group of states examining racial inequities stemming from slavery […]

Governor Moore proclaims April 2, 2025 as 142nd annual Maryland Arbor Day celebration

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore proclaimed April 2, 2025, as the 142nd annual Maryland Arbor Day celebration. The proclamation was made during the Board of Public Works meeting, where Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Secretary Josh Kurtz and the Maryland Forest Service presented tree seedlings to the board members. Following tradition, dozens of eastern redbud seedlings grown at the Ayton […]

Lawmakers, advocates rally for Chesapeake Bay cleanup

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland lawmakers enjoyed fresh, local oysters on Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis on March 18 as Chesapeake Bay advocates and oyster growers demonstrated the importance of funding for oyster restoration and Chesapeake Bay cleanup. Dozens of lawmakers and Moore administration members relished raw and roasted oysters farmed by Maryland aquaculture businesses across the state, including Dorchester and St. Mary’s Counties. […]

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

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 […]

Senator J.B. Jennings proposes legislation to enhance flexibility, alter provisions of reserve funds

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Senator J.B. Jennings introduced Senate Bill 787 – Cooperative Housing Corporations and Condominiums- Funding of Reserve Accounts and Timing of Reserve Studies, a measure aimed at enhancing the financial planning flexibility of cooperative housing corporations and residential condominiums in Maryland. The bill aims to update existing laws governing reserve studies and funding requirements, ensuring a more balanced approach to […]