Governor Wes Moore announced that more than 220,000 applications have been completed through Maryland’s Benefits One Application, a mobile-friendly system launched in July that allows residents to apply for multiple assistance programs through a single online portal.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in opposing four proposed federal rules that would roll back key Endangered Species Act protections, arguing they would weaken safeguards for imperiled species and habitats nationwide.
The Powerball jackpot rolled over again Monday night with no jackpot winner, pushing the estimated prize to $1.7 billion for the Christmas Eve drawing, with a cash option of $781.3 million.
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $149.7 million multistate settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG resolving allegations that the companies used illegal diesel emissions defeat devices that misled consumers and caused vehicles to emit unlawful levels of nitrogen oxides.
Much of Maryland and Northern Virginia could see snow, sleet, or freezing rain late this week (specifically December 26th), though forecasters caution that confidence remains low as the storm system is still several days away.
Police are warning residents about a growing scam involving fake QR code stickers placed in public spaces, designed to trick people into giving up personal information or money.
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B made a surprise stop at Montgomery Mall in Bethesda this afternoon, drawing plenty of attention from shoppers and employees. We were sent a photo of Cardi B during her visit, where she posed with Nordstrom employee Lauren Luber Pashkoff.
Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland state government agencies and offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, in observance of Christmas Eve, with state offices also closed on Christmas Day, December 25. Liberal leave will be in effect for state employees on Friday, December 26. (more…)
The Comptroller of Maryland has submitted regulatory amendments that will raise the tire recycling fee to $1.00 and add a new $5.00 new tire fee on the first sale of a new tire in the state, effective January 1, 2026.
Four Maryland Powerball players each won $50,000 in third-tier prizes over the past week as the jackpot grew to an estimated $1.6 billion, with winning tickets sold in Bowie, Gwynn Oak, Hagerstown, and Stevensville. (more…)
Gift card scams are on the rise, and police are warning shoppers that a newer method can impact anyone, not just residents of a specific area.