The Maryland Board of Public Works approved 49 new Maryland Agricultural Preservation Foundation easements during their August 7 meeting.
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On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced the launch of the Higher Education Clean Energy Grant Pilot Program, a $9.2 million competitive pilot opportunity to support clean energy transitions within Maryland’s colleges and universities.
According to a news release, “The program will promote both workforce development and Maryland’s climate goals by funding solar installations, comprehensive campus clean energy planning, and specialized renewable energy sector academic programming.
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Shop Maryland Tax-Free week begins on Sunday, August 11, and runs through Saturday, August 17. Any clothing and shoes that cost $100 or less will be exempt from Maryland’s 6% sales tax this week. The first $40 of any backpack will also be exempt from the 6% sales tax.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming has announced that the Maryland Lottery, along with the state’s casinos, sportsbooks, and daily fantasy sports operators, collectively contributed $1.585 billion to Maryland’s good causes in […]
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore announced that the Maryland Higher Education Commission has awarded $18.75 million in campus safety grants to Maryland’s colleges and universities, including Montgomery College. The grants will help facilitate on-campus public safety infrastructure improvements. (more…)
Per the State of Maryland: “Governor Wes Moore today urged Marylanders to continue to monitor the path of the remnants of Hurricane Debby and to prepare for its possible impacts to the state. The storm is expected to travel through the Carolinas and Virginia before arriving in Maryland later today, with impacts continuing into tomorrow. Flooding, wind, and tornadoes are considered to be potential threats. (more…)
On Tuesday, Attorney General Anthony Brown issued the following statement regarding the Fourth Circuit’s decision to uphold Maryland’s 2013 assault weapon ban.
On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore pledged support for more than 150,000 military and veteran caregivers across the state by joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign. (more…)
Montgomery County has announced it was recently selected by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to host two EV charging stations as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. The stations will be located at the Colesville Park & Ride at 13504 New Hampshire Ave. and Montgomery County Parking Lot 12 at 1920 Seminary Rd., both in Silver Spring.
Bethesda’s Katie Ledecky made history in her final race of the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning the women’s 800m freestyle for the fourth consecutive Olympics. She ended with two gold, one silver, and one bronze medal in 2024, and took to Instagram to send her well wishes to fellow Marylander Kevin Durant as the men’s basketball team aims for a gold medal.
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Per The National Weather Service: Tropical Cyclone Debby will approach the region later this week, potentially bringing impacts Thursday night through Saturday morning. Potential impacts include flooding due to heavy rainfall, tornadoes, gusty winds, tidal flooding, and Gale force winds over the waters. For the latest information on the track and potential impacts from Debby, please consult forecasts from the National Hurricane Center at hurricanes.gov. The State of Maryland issued the following news release on Tuesday, August 6: