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Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Maryland Advocacy Director elected to lead Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Maryland Advocacy Director Alan Girard has been elected as the Chair of the Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative (DLLC) for 2025. The DLLC is a group of diverse stakeholders working to address pollution from chicken litter in the Chesapeake Bay region. Chicken farming has been integral to Delmarva Peninsula culture for a century. Chicken litter, […]

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Baltimore Man sentenced for assaulting correctional officers

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BALTIMORE, MD—A Baltimore man has been sentenced to over nine years in prison for assaulting four correctional officers at the Chesapeake Detention Facility in 2021. Igor Yasinov, 35, was found guilty of four counts of assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees, inflicting bodily injury. Acting U.S. Attorney Phil Selden, U.S. Marshal Clinton J. Fuchs, and Maryland Department of […]

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Tesla recalls over 376,000 vehicles due to failing power-assisted steering systems

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WASHINGTON, DC—Tesla is recalling 376,241 vehicles in the U.S. to address a potential issue with the power-assisted steering systems in certain Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The recall, announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affects vehicles manufactured between February 28, 2023, and October 11, 2023, equipped with a specific older software release. The issue stems from […]

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New report on workplace fraud in Maryland finds thousands of misclassified workers in state

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BALTIMORE, MD—A new report from Maryland’s Joint Enforcement Task Force on Workplace Fraud (JETF) reveals a significant problem of worker misclassification in the state, costing thousands of workers crucial workplace protections and millions in tax revenue. In 2024, Task Force agencies identified over 5,500 misclassified workers through their enforcement actions. This misclassification resulted in over $36 million in unreported taxable […]

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Maryland AG joins coalition against counterfeit weight loss drugs

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BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 states and territories urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to crack down on the sale of counterfeit weight loss and diabetes drugs. The coalition’s letter highlights the dangers of these counterfeit medications, which include Mounjaro, Zepbound, Ozempic, and Wegovy (GLP-1 drugs). The letter, co-led by […]

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Governor Moore announces Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 grant recipients

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore announced this week announced that 43 Maryland businesses will receive a total of $5 million in grants to support their investment in Industry 4.0 technologies. The grants, awarded through the Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 program, aim to help small and mid-sized manufacturers modernize their operations and boost their competitiveness. The Maryland Manufacturing 4.0 program, administered by the […]

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President Trump appoints Governor Moore to Council of Governors

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WASHINGTON, DC—President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced new appointments to the Council of Governors, selecting 10 state leaders to advise on national security, disaster response, and military coordination. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) will serve two-year terms on the council, with Youngkin also acting as co-chair alongside North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein (D). The […]

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Maryland considers sugary drink tax

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland lawmakers are considering a new tax on sugary drinks that would raise nearly $500 million annually, potentially making it the first state to impose a $0.02-per-ounce tax on sweetened beverages. The proposed legislation, House Bill 1469, dubbed the “For our Kids Act,” aims to fund free school meals, child care subsidies, and the state’s general fund. The bill, […]

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