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Maryland Freedom Caucus: Democrats pass largest tax hike in state history, fail to address real issues

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The following is a press release from the Maryland Freedom Caucus. ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the 2025 legislative session ends, Marylanders are left with the largest tax hike in state history—$1.67 billion in new taxes. Democrats claim “fiscal responsibility,” but the reality is a bloated budget propped up by gimmicks, double-counting, and cost-shifting to local governments. Chairman Matt Morgan stated, “Rather than […]

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Frost Ice Winter

Freeze Warning issued for Wednesday morning in Baltimore area

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Sub-freezing temperatures are expected overnight with lows in the upper 20s and lower 30s. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor […]

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Governor Wes Moore Swears In New Leadership Positions 202504

Governor Moore swears in new executive leadership to key positions across state government

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has appointed eight new executive leaders to crucial positions within the Maryland state government. The appointments, confirmed by the Senate during the 2025 legislative session, bring the total number of public servants appointed by the Moore-Miller administration to 3,400. “Maryland is caught in two storms. We’re being tested by an historic fiscal challenge, and we’re being […]

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Casino Slot Machines

Maryland casinos generate $172.1 million in gaming revenue during March

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $172,105,632 in revenue from slot machines and table games during March 2025. The total was down $6,032,191 (-3.4%) from March 2024 when the casinos registered their fifth-best monthly gaming revenue performance ($178,137,823). Casino gaming contributions to the state during March 2025 totaled $74,555,922, a decrease of $1,917,913 (-2.5%) compared to March 2024. The […]

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Edvin Giovanni Ceron-Reyes

ICE arrests Guatemalan alien convicted of attempted murder in Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MD—An illegal immigrant convicted of attempted murder was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Cumberland, Maryland, on March 31, according to a press release. Edvin Giovanni Ceron-Reyes, 37, a Guatemalan national, was transferred to ICE custody from the Western Correctional Facility. Ceron was convicted of attempted first-degree murder in Howard County in 2012. He will remain […]

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Maryland mulls new ‘sleep tax’ to balance budget

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—No, it’s not April 1st and this is not an April Fools prank. Maryland lawmakers are considering a new tax on mattress sales, dubbed a “sleep tax,” as part of a package of measures to address the state’s budget deficit. The bill, which passed the Maryland House last week, would implement a “Mattress Stewardship Program” and require mattress producers […]

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Maryland Department of Health Public Health Week 2025

Health officials celebrate Public Health Week in Maryland

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BALTIMORE, MD—This week, April 7-13, marks Public Health Week in Maryland, a time to recognize the crucial role public health professionals play in the state. The Maryland Department of Health is commemorating the week with events celebrating its over 6,500 employees and highlighting their work in promoting health and safety for Marylanders. The theme for Public Health Week 2025, “It […]

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Maryland Lottery and Gaming directs commodity traders to halt sports event contracts

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission on Monday issued letters to commodity trading businesses KalshiEX, LLC (Kalshi), Robinhood Derivatives, LLC (Robinhood) and North American Derivatives Exchange, Inc. (doing business as Crypto.com), directing them to stop offering sports event contracts in Maryland. Maryland Lottery and Gaming informed the three companies that the sports event prediction markets they offer via […]

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