Maryland

On Thursday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s designation of the County as a “sanctuary jurisdiction,” reaffirming that the county is not in violation of federal law and will not alter its policies based on political pressure. Elrich emphasized that the County will continue cooperating with federal immigration authorities in cases involving violent crimes and threats to public safety, while rejecting efforts to criminalize immigrants or divide the community. Full statement below:

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Maryland

Governor Wes Moore announced that NewCold, a global food logistics company, will invest over $275 million to build an advanced cold storage facility in Hagerstown, creating 125 to 150 new jobs and strengthening Maryland’s role in high-tech supply chain infrastructure.

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Health

The Maryland Department of Health has received federal approval to expand access to behavioral health and home and community-based services for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances, enhancing eligibility, reducing administrative barriers, and improving family and peer support under the state’s 1915(i) Medicaid plan.

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Briggs Chaney

During a traffic stop in the Briggs Chaney/Castle Boulevard area of Silver Spring, MCPD’s 3rd District Community Action Team arrested a driver with an active warrant and recovered a stolen loaded handgun, while a passenger was also arrested after an AR-style pistol with 30-round magazines was found.

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