Maryland Citizens for the Arts’ Executive Director: Gov. Moore’s budget cuts ‘unacceptable’

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Executive Director of Maryland Citizens for the Arts is slamming Governor Wes Moore’s proposed FY 2026 budget cuts. In a recent blog post, Nicholas Cohen says Governor Moore’s proposals are “unacceptable” and could have “devastating consequences.” In Governor Moore’s initial Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, he recommended keeping level funding for the Maryland State Arts Council and fully […]

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Governor Wes Moore delivers Maryland’s 2025 State of the State address [VIDEO, FULL TEXT]

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week delivered his third State of the State address. Before a joint session of the Maryland General Assembly, the governor spoke about investing in industries of the future, reforming the tax code, and investing in Marylanders by meeting crisis with courage in the face of one of the most challenging and consequential legislative sessions in […]

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Maryland Freedom Caucus: Fairness in Girls’ Sports bill denied fair hearing

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—HB 156, Fairness in Girls’ Sports, introduced by Maryland Freedom Caucus Vice Chair, Delegate Kathy Szeliga, is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday, January 29th. However, public support for the legislation will not be heard as the Ways and Means Committee is limiting bills introduced in prior years to “sponsor only” testimony. “I was disappointed to learn that my […]

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

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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 […]

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Maryland Freedom Caucus launches

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Seven of Maryland’s House of Delegates members on Tuesday launched the Maryland Freedom Caucus as the thirteenth group of legislators to join this national movement. “Thirteen is a poignant number in Maryland, being one of the original thirteen colonies that banded together to fight for their independence from an oppressive, authoritarian government,” Maryland Freedom Caucus said in a press […]

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Kathy Klausmeier sworn in as Baltimore County’s fifteenth County Executive

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TOWSON, MD—Kathy Klausmeier was sworn in on Tuesday as Baltimore County’s fifteenth County Executive, vowing to focus on growing the economy, continuing historic investments in public schools and higher education, addressing local housing shortages, improving public safety and balancing the County’s $5 billion budget. The swearing in ceremony was conducted in the Baltimore County Council Chamber directly following a unanimous […]

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Baltimore County Council announces selection of Kathy Klausmeier as next Baltimore County Executive

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TOWSON, MD—The Baltimore County Council on Tuesday announced that it has made a selection to fill the recent vacancy in the office of Baltimore County Executive. As a result of the vacancy created by the resignation of former County Executive John A. Olszewski, Jr., the County Council was tasked with electing the next County Executive to serve the remainder of […]

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Maryland drivers to face increased fines for work zone speeding as of January 1

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland drivers will face increased fines for work zone speed violations starting January 1, 2025. The new tiered fine system, based on the speed a vehicle exceeds the posted limit, doubles fines when workers are present. The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) says the new system is part of the Maryland Road Worker Protection Act, […]

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