Last week, a Maryland man was sentenced to six months in prison, six months of home detention, and three years of supervised release, along with fines and forfeitures, for his role in a multi-state dogfighting conspiracy involving the breeding, training, and organizing of dogfights through a network known as the “DMV Board.” (more…)
Last week, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with attorneys general from 16 other states, filed an amicus brief supporting the EPA’s rule to establish nationwide drinking water standards for PFAS chemicals, citing public health benefits and the need to address widespread contamination.
On Friday, Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Harry Coker, Jr. as Maryland’s Secretary of Commerce, effective February 5, 2025, pending State Senate confirmation, succeeding Kevin Anderson, who will transition to a senior advisor role for economic development. (more…)
On Wednesday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $106 million multistate settlement with Vanguard to address allegations of inadequate disclosure of tax consequences to investors after changes to target date retirement fund investment minimums.
19-year-old Zhenyong Weng of New York, who pleaded guilty on Tuesday, was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for his role in an attempted Gold Bar Scam targeting an elderly victim who had lost over $900,000, with prosecutors emphasizing the inadequacy of current sentencing guidelines for such crimes. (more…)
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced the formation of the ENOUGH Alliance, a coalition of philanthropic and private sector organizations committing over $100 million to support Maryland’s ENOUGH Initiative, which aims to end child poverty through investments in children, families, and communities experiencing generational poverty. (more…)
Washingtonian Magazine has released its 2025 list of “100 Very Best Restaurants” and Maryland restaurants made the list. The full list includes “restaurants in DC, Maryland, and Virginia that wowed us with food but also with grace notes.” Below you’ll see the Maryland restaurants that were included:
On Thursday, Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 10 other state attorneys general issued a joint statement reaffirming states’ constitutional rights against federal commandeering in immigration enforcement and rejecting threats to undermine state laws and community trust. (more…)
The Maryland Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has announced the decision to retire the Salute to Independence concert and brand.
The personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Cities Where People Have the Best Money Management Skills, with Chevy Chase, MD coming in ranked 3rd in the country. Not all areas included in the list are considered cities, with some of them being census designated places.
On Wednesday, Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced the appointment of Tabatha Robinson as director of the Maryland Cannabis Administration. Robinson is currently acting chief equity officer for the New York State Office of Cannabis Management and will begin her new role in Maryland on February 19. (more…)