Rep. Andy Harris USDA Chesapeake Bay Catfish Program Announcement 202508

Rep. Andy Harris, USDA announce program to Chesapeake Bay of harmful catfish

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WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Maryland Rep. Andy Harris on Wednesday announced plans to make $6 million in grants available to help seafood processors expand their capacity to process invasive, wild-caught catfish. The funding, available through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program, is aimed at independent businesses that can build or modernize processing facilities, adopt new technology and […]

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Maryland Attorney General secures $2.7 million in restitution for consumers in Probate Advance settlement

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a settlement with a New York-based company, Probate Advance, LLC, that will provide nearly $2.7 million in restitution to Maryland residents. The settlement follows an investigation by the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division, which alleged the company engaged in predatory lending practices by targeting grieving families. Probate Advance, LLC provides cash advances […]

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Governor Wes Moore Maryland State of the State 2025

Governor Moore announces pilot program to speed up Maryland business permitting

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced this week the start of a pilot program designed to streamline the state’s permitting process for major development projects. The initiative, spearheaded by the Maryland Coordinated Permitting Review Council, aims to reduce “red tape” and accelerate economic growth across the state. The council, established by an economic competitiveness executive order in December 2024, will work […]

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Days Cove landfill seeking discharge permit, public hearing to be held in September

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WHITE MARSH, MD—A landfill on Days Cove Road in White Marsh is applying for a new discharge permit through the MD Department of the Environment, according to Gunpowder Riverkeeper. On July 22, Gunpowder Riverkeeper requested a hearing for the discharge application. That hearing will tentatively be held on Tuesday, September 16 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Perry Hall Library. “Thank […]

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Maryland casinos generate $165.7 million in gaming revenue during July

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,661,894 in revenue from slot machines and table games during July 2025. The statewide total was down $4,159,416 (-2.5%) compared to July 2024. Casino gaming contributions to the state during July 2025 totaled $71,857,827, a decrease of $305,727 (-0.4%) compared to July 2024. The July 2025 contributions included $51,742,064 to the Education Trust […]

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Shop Maryland Tax Free Week 2025

2025 Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week details announced

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland shoppers will get a break on the state’s 6% sales tax for one week this month on certain clothing and school-related items, Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman announced Tuesday. The annual sales tax holiday, known as Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week, will run from Sunday, August 10, through Saturday, August 16. During this period, consumers can purchase clothing and footwear […]

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Freeze dried fruit packs recalled due to Listeria risk

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WASHINGTON—A Georgia company is recalling boxes of freeze-dried fruit sold at Sam’s Club stores in dozens of states because of a risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC, of Cartersville, Ga., is recalling its Member’s Mark Freeze Dried Fruit Variety Pack, which was sold in 15-count boxes with the […]

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