Politics - Nottingham MD

Attorney General Brown joins lawsuit against Trump’s dismantling of AmeriCorps

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week announced that he has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle AmeriCorps. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday afternoon, argues that the administration’s actions are unlawful and will harm communities across the country. The Trump administration abruptly reduced AmeriCorps’ workforce by nearly 90%, cancelled its contracts, and closed $400 […]

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Governor Moore announces new partnership with DARPA to unlock $100M in federal investment in Maryland’s quantum industry

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a move to solidify Maryland’s position as a leader in quantum information science, Governor Wes Moore has signed a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The agreement establishes the “Capital of Quantum Benchmarking Hub,” a collaborative effort between state and federal entities to advance quantum research and development. The hub, physically located […]

Attorney General Brown sues Trump administration’s threat to withhold federal funding for K-12 schools

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a 19-state lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s threat to withhold federal funding over school diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The lawsuit (PDF), filed last Monday, aims to prevent the Department of Education (ED) from enforcing its new interpretation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which […]

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Governor Moore signs Expungement Reform Act, other public safety measures

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore signed several bills into law this week aimed at “improving public safety and criminal justice in Maryland,” according to a press release. The bills include the Expungement Reform Act, which expands expungement eligibility for Marylanders. The Expungement Reform Act seeks to alleviate the long-term consequences of criminal records for rehabilitated individuals. This includes removing barriers to […]

Maryland Freedom Caucus slams calls to bring illegal immigrant back to state

Posted on April 22, 2025 by News Desk

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus on Tuesday slammed calls for the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Maryland. Garcia is a 29-year-old from El Salvador who was deported in March. His case has prompted a legal showdown over immigration policy in the United States. The Supreme Court has ruled that Garcia was wrongly deported and that the Trump administration should […]

U.S., Maryland flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Pope Francis

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. and Maryland flags are being lowered to half-staff to honor the late Pope Francis, who died early Monday morning after suffering a stroke and heart failure. The proclamation from President Donald Trump reads as follows: As a mark of respect for the memory of His Holiness Pope Francis, by the authority vested in me as President of the […]

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Governor Moore announces additional employment support for impacted federal workers

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—In an effort to support federal workers impacted by recent layoffs and firings, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced a new streamlined hiring process for four critical state government positions. The initiative aims to expedite the hiring process for Human Resources, Procurement Officers, Accountants, and Fiscal Accounts Technicians. Governor Moore emphasized the initiative’s dual purpose, stating, “Today’s actions mark the […]

Councilman Marks: $401 million allocated for water, sewer upgrades in Fifth District

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Baltimore County Councilman David Marks announced on Friday that the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes over $401 million for infrastructure upgrades in the Fifth District, including projects that should address many sinkholes and water main breaks. Most notably, the project advances a $209 million project to upgrade the Gunpowder to White Marsh Pumping Stations and lines that extend […]

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