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US widens indictment of Russians in 'WhisperGate' conspiracy to destroy Ukrainian and NATO systems

The U.S. Justice Department has widened its indictment of Russians in the so-called ‘WhisperGate’ malware attack aimed at destroying computer systems in Ukraine and 26 NATO allies including the United States

US widens indictment of Russians in 'WhisperGate' conspiracy to destroy Ukrainian and NATO systems
News|Opinion

Moore says he made an 'honest mistake' failing to correct application claiming Bronze Star

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he made “an honest mistake” in failing to correct a White House fellowship application 18 years ago when he wrote he had received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan that he never ended up receiving

Moore says he made an 'honest mistake' failing to correct application claiming Bronze Star
Crime|News|Uncategorized

House explosion in Maryland kills 2 and damages nearby homes

Fire officials say two people were killed and 12 families displaced after a Maryland house exploded amid reports of a possible gas leak

House explosion in Maryland kills 2 and damages nearby homes
Crime|News|Opinion|Political

Maryland announces civil lawsuit in case involving demands of sex for rent

Maryland’s attorney general has filed a civil lawsuit against an Eastern Shore landlord and his company, alleging a pattern of gender-based housing discrimination and sexual harassment that involved demands for sex in exchange for rent

Economy|Health|Political

Maryland board approves $148M in cuts to help support Medicaid, child care

A Maryland board has approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions to help balance the budget while also directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid

Environment|Health

Overall health of Chesapeake Bay gets best grade in more than 2 decades, annual report shows

The overall health of the Chesapeake Bay has received its highest grade since 2002 in an annual report released by scientists: a C-plus

Business|Economy|News

Maryland OKs $50.3M contract for removal of bridge collapse debris

A Maryland board led by Gov. Wes Moore has approved a $50.3 million emergency contract with a company that removed debris from the March collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge

Maryland OKs $50.3M contract for removal of bridge collapse debris
Business|Economy|Health|News|Political

Marijuana conviction in Maryland? Maybe there's a job for you

Maryland is looking to help people with a history of marijuana-related offenses to get jobs in the state’s legal cannabis industry

Marijuana conviction in Maryland? Maybe there's a job for you
News

Dali cargo ship leaves Baltimore for Virginia, nearly 3 months after bridge collapse

The cargo ship Dali is headed out of Baltimore for Virginia

Dali cargo ship leaves Baltimore for Virginia, nearly 3 months after bridge collapse
News|Political

Tens of thousands of Marylanders receive pardons for marijuana convictions

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed an executive order to issue more than 175,000 pardons for misdemeanor marijuana convictions

Tens of thousands of Marylanders receive pardons for marijuana convictions
Political

Abortion rights could complicate Republican Larry Hogan's Senate bid in deep blue Maryland

Republicans hoping to pick up an open U.S. Senate seat in deep blue Maryland have the most competitive candidate they’ve had in decades

Abortion rights could complicate Republican Larry Hogan's Senate bid in deep blue Maryland
News|Political

VP Harris campaigns to stop gun violence with Maryland Senate candidate Alsobrooks

Vice President Kamala Harris has focused on stopping gun violence during a campaign stop in Maryland to support U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Angela Alsobrooks in a race that could determine control of the Senate

VP Harris campaigns to stop gun violence with Maryland Senate candidate Alsobrooks
News|Political

Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican running to flip a Senate seat that could determine control of the chamber, will once again skip the Republican National Convention

Maryland's Hogan will skip GOP convention again as party leaders hedge on funding his campaign
News|Political|World

Ex-GOP Gov. Hogan is popular with some Maryland Democrats who still don't want him in the Senate

Maryland Democrats are trying to decide which Senate candidate is best positioned to beat Republican Larry Hogan, a popular former governor

Ex-GOP Gov. Hogan is popular with some Maryland Democrats who still don't want him in the Senate
Health|News|Technology

Maryland governor signs online data privacy bills

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed two measures into law to better protect personal data online from Big Tech. One of the bills signed Thursday will make Maryland the second state to create strong limits on information collected on children, though the first in California has been halted in court

Maryland governor signs online data privacy bills
News

Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge

A Maryland transportation official says the state plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion

Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge
Business|News

Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continues

A Maryland senator says a third channel will open this month at Baltimore’s port after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse two weeks ago

Third channel to open at Baltimore port as recovery from bridge collapse continues
Business|News

Maryland governor and members of Congress to meet to discuss support for rebuilding collapsed bridge

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore plans to meet this week with members of Congress to discuss support for rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge

Maryland governor and members of Congress to meet to discuss support for rebuilding collapsed bridge
Business|Education|News|Political

Maryland lawmakers debate tax and fee package. Some Democrats worry it may cost party the US Senate

A push for a revenue package that includes hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes and fees in the Maryland General Assembly is raising concerns among some leading Democrats

Maryland lawmakers debate tax and fee package. Some Democrats worry it may cost party the US Senate
Education|News|Political

University of Maryland lifts suspension on most fraternities and sororities amid hazing probe

The University of Maryland has lifted its suspension of most fraternities and sororities after an investigation into hazing and alcohol-related activities

University of Maryland lifts suspension on most fraternities and sororities amid hazing probe
Business|Economy|Health|News|Political

Maryland House OKs bill to enable undocumented immigrants to buy health insurance on state exchange

The Maryland House has voted for a measure to enable people to buy health insurance through the state’s health care exchange regardless of their immigration status, with the approval of a federal waiver

Maryland House OKs bill to enable undocumented immigrants to buy health insurance on state exchange
News|Political

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is running for the US Senate

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he's running for U.S. Senate

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is running for the US Senate
News|Political

Maryland elections board member resigns after indictment for participating in US Capitol rioting

A Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections is resigning after being arrested by the FBI this week on felony and misdemeanor charges relating to his alleged conduct during the attack at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021

Maryland elections board member resigns after indictment for participating in US Capitol rioting
News|Political

Harry Dunn, officer who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6, is running for Congress in Maryland

A former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol against rioters on Jan. 6 has announced he is running for Congress in Maryland

Harry Dunn, officer who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6, is running for Congress in Maryland
Business|News|Sports

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says Orioles lease at Camden Yards headed to a vote

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says a long-term agreement between the Baltimore Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority to extend a lease at Camden Yards is moving forward for a vote by state officials next week

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says Orioles lease at Camden Yards headed to a vote

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