The White House’s 2026 budget proposal seeks deep cuts to domestic programs—including child care, disease research, and education—while significantly boosting defense and deportation funding, reflecting the 47th president’s ideological agenda. Critics argue the plan would harm vulnerable Americans and cripple essential services, while supporters praise it as a bold step toward fiscal discipline and national security.
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$50 million in funding deployed to help redevelop vacant housing in Baltimore City
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has opened the Fiscal Year 2026 application round for the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Initiative (BVRI), prioritizing efficiency and performance in addressing the city’s vacant housing crisis. With $50 million in funding, the initiative aims to support community development organizations in acquiring, stabilizing, renovating, and demolishing vacant properties to revitalize neighborhoods and create new housing opportunities.
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Shannetta R. Griffin selected to serve as new head of Maryland Aviation Administration, BWI Airport
Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld has appointed Shannetta R. Griffin as the new executive director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA). In the role, she will oversee BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Martin State Airport, and the state’s regional aviation program. Griffin, a veteran transportation engineer with four decades of experience, previously served as associate administrator of airports for the FAA and will focus on expanding economic opportunities and strengthening partnerships within Maryland’s aviation sector.
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Transgender Day of Visibility highlights struggles and resilience amid anti-trans legislation
On Transgender Day of Visibility, advocates celebrate the resilience of trans people while confronting a political landscape that increasingly seeks to erase their rights. As executive actions target gender-affirming care, military service and public recognition, activists stress the urgent need for awareness, protection and community support.
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Downtown Partnership of Baltimore releases annual ‘State of Downtown’ report
By Megan SaylesAFRO Staff Writermsayles@afro.com The Downtown Partnership of Baltimore (DPOB) unveiled its 2024 State of Downtown report on March 20. The annual analysis provides updates on key indicators of the health of Baltimore’s Central Business District, including data on employment, tourism, employment, vacancies and public safety According to DPOB’s president, Shelonda Stokes, downtown is […]
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Braveboy and White win Prince George’s County special election primary for County Exec
Democrat Aisha Braveboy and Republican Jonathan White won their respective county executive races in Prince George’s County and will face each other in the special general election on June 3.
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Governor Moore announces appointment of Mollie Byron as Secretary of Appointments
Governor Wes Moore has announced the appointment of Mollie Byron as secretary of appointments, replacing Tisha Edwards who is leaving the administration for a new role in the private sector.
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Maryland may dip into its climate fund to pay for other things
Governor Wes Moore’s budget proposes redirecting $150 million from a special fund that invests in renewable energy initiatives to help patch the nearly $3 billion budget deficit, while also doubling pollution reduction funds to $180 million.
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New design for Francis Scott Key Bridge unveiled, demolition set for spring 2025
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller unveiled the design concept for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed in March 2024, and announced plans for the construction and reopening of the bridge by fall 2028.
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Governor Moore appoints Harry Coker Jr., former national cyber director, to secretary of commerce
Governor Wes Moore has appointed Harry Coker Jr. as the new secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce, succeeding Kevin Anderson, who is now serving as the governor’s senior adviser on economic development.
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Maryland’s 2024 year-end data highlights promising trends for residents
Maryland added nearly 2,300 jobs in October and November 2024, with the unemployment rate being lower than the national rate, and minority-owned businesses may have contributed to the upward trend in hiring.
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PRESS ROOM: Resumes now being accepted for the 41st Legislative District vacancy in the Maryland Senate
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has appointed Senator Jill P. Carter to serve on the Maryland State Board of Contract Appeals, leaving her seat on the Maryland Senate vacant, and the Baltimore City Democratic State Central Committee is now accepting resumes to fill the Senate vacancy.