Over $91 million of cannabis was sold in the state of Maryland during the month of December, according to the Maryland Cannabis Administration. These totals include both medical and recreational marijuana sales. In total, $761.3 million of cannabis was sold in the state in 2023. Recreational cannabis sales became legal in Maryland on July 1, 2023.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a special weather statement that warns of “hazardous conditions” in the greater Baltimore/Washington region this evening. The full statement can be seen below:
Governor Moore has declared a State of Preparedness in Maryland due to a high impact weather system that is set to impact the area today into Wednesday.
The Michigan Wolverines are playing the Washington Huskies in the College Football Playoff National Championship game and Michigan has four players from Maryland on its roster, per the school’s athletics website (Washington does not have any players from Maryland). They can be seen below:
Per the State of Maryland: “Governor Wes Moore today announced four major actions that the Moore-Miller Administration is taking to transform the digital experience in State government. The transformation focuses on the responsible use of artificial intelligence, user-centered design in digital services, ensuring equal access to all information technology, and protecting Maryland’s digital infrastructure through enhanced intergovernmental partnerships.
Per the Maryland Department of Health: “The Maryland Department of Health today announced the expansion of gender-affirming care in the Maryland Medicaid program, effective January 1. The Trans Health Equity Act requires Medicaid to cover additional gender-affirming care, ensuring equitable health care access for individuals who are transgender and gender diverse. (more…)
Per the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency: “Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $165,629,163 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2023, an increase of $454,064 (0.3%) compared to December 2022.
Per the Maryland State Police: “The Maryland Department of State Police is accepting applications for qualified individuals to serve as the new State Fire Marshal. (more…)
A Frederick woman is $2,000,000 richer after purchasing a winning lottery scratch-off ticket from Sheetz at 1600 Rosemont Ave in Frederick. Full story below courtesy of the Maryland Lottery:
Montgomery County resident and former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn has announced that he will be running for Congress in Maryland’s 3rd District.