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White House denies Maryland’s request for federal flood aid, Governor Moore responds

Posted on July 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The White House has rejected Maryland’s request for a federal disaster declaration following severe flooding in Western Maryland in May, Gov. Wes Moore announced on Wednesday. The decision denies federal assistance for communities in Allegany and Garrett counties, which suffered millions of dollars in damage. Governor Moore said the state would appeal the decision, asserting that the floods “clearly […]

Maryland AG joins coalition suing Trump administration over disaster mitigation fund cuts

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 20 states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its decision to halt the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, alleges the termination of the program, designed to protect communities from natural disasters, is unlawful. The BRIC […]

Maryland Freedom Caucus urges federal action to avert power blackouts

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Freedom Caucus has appealed to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and President Donald J. Trump for immediate federal intervention to prevent potential blackouts and rising electricity costs in Maryland. The plea follows a “Maximum Generation Emergency Alert” issued on June 22 by PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission organization. In a follow-up letter sent Monday, the caucus […]

Trump administration’s DOT announces rule to strike down electric vehicle mandate

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

WASHINGTON, DC—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Trump administration, announced this week a final rule aimed at “Resetting the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Program,” asserting that the Biden administration improperly used the standards to mandate electric vehicles. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy stated that the move is intended to make vehicles more affordable and easier […]

Several states sue Trump administration over plans to distribute machinegun conversion devices

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced Monday that he has joined a coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The lawsuit seeks to prevent the planned distribution of thousands of machinegun conversion devices (MCDs) to communities across the United States. The legal […]

Gas prices rise slightly across U.S.

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has slightly increased after falling earlier this week, remaining just below its level from a week ago at $3.13 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. This price is still 3.1 cents higher than last month but a significant 43.0 cents lower than a year ago. Diesel prices have also decreased by 3.2 […]

Court blocks Trump’s plan to dismantle Department of Education

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction halting the Trump administration’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education. Thursday’s ruling halts the administration’s mass layoffs and orders the reinstatement of employees fired as part of the layoffs. Attorney General Anthony G. Brown of Maryland, who joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in […]

Attorney General Brown joins lawsuit against Trump administration over electric vehicle charging funds

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown this week joined a multi-state lawsuit this week challenging the Trump administration’s decision to withhold $49 million in previously approved federal funding for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The lawsuit (PDF), filed against the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), aims to prevent the administration from illegally terminating billions in congressionally approved funding for the National […]

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