The Maryland Department of Labor’s Office of Financial Regulation, along with 47 other state regulators, reached an $80 million settlement with Block, Inc. for failing to comply with anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act laws, with Maryland receiving $1.6 million and Block agreeing to improve its compliance program. (more…)
On Wednesday, Maryland Attorney General Brown issued a statement reaffirming that state law protects transgender workers from discrimination, despite federal enforcement shifts, and condemned the EEOC Chair’s stance as a threat to civil rights. (more…)
On Tuesday, Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman released the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to freeze disbursement of federal grants: (more…)
On Tuesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block a new Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policy that pauses federal assistance funding to states, arguing it could disrupt essential services such as healthcare, education, and disaster relief. The lawsuit claims the policy violates the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act by halting congressionally approved spending without legal authority. (more…)
On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore released the following statement regarding the federal funding freeze announced by the Trump-Vance Administration: (more…)
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued guidance to Maryland healthcare providers on handling immigration enforcement at medical facilities to ensure compliance with laws while protecting patients’ access to care and privacy. (more…)
An Extreme Cold Alert and Wind Advisory has been issued for Montgomery. The cold alert goes from 7:00 pm Tuesday, 01/28 until 9:00 am Wednesday, 01/29 while the wind advisory is in effect from 11am-6pm on Wednesday.
Yesterday we reported that Montgomery County’s last remaining Jerry’s Subs & Pizza (8517 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD) will close permanently on Friday, January 31st, based on two phone call conversations with the store. Today, several readers have shared they tried making one last trip and the restaurant was already closed. One reader stated he spoke with employees who were inside and was told the restaurant closed earlier than expected. Phone calls made to Jerry’s were not answered Tuesday afternoon.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown released updated guidance for Maryland law enforcement on their role in federal immigration enforcement, reflecting changes in state law and emphasizing the importance of protecting constitutional rights and maintaining community trust. The guidance outlines limitations on immigration-related actions, including restrictions on questioning immigration status, extending detentions, and sharing personal information without a judicial warrant. (more…)
Chiko, a Chinese-Korean fine-casual restaurant located at 7280 Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda, has announced it will permanently close on Sunday, February 2. h/t pike.and.rozay
Maryland State Police (MDSP) shared on Monday morning that over the weekend, state troopers responded to 15 suspected DUI incidents. Of those, seven involved multiple vehicles and seven involved someone being transported to a hospital for treatment of their injuries.