Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to combat climate change by decreasing building emissions, aiming to reach 100% clean energy by 2035 and enforce zero-emission heating standards.
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How gas prices have changed in Maryland in the last week
Gas prices in Maryland remain essentially unchanged over the last week, with the average price of gas per gallon hovering in the $3 range this summer, and a near-record number of Americans are expected to hit the road for travel between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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Commentary: Maryland should heed the warning of history and not protect experimental surgery
Maryland has passed a law protecting doctors who perform experimental transgender surgeries on minors from legal accountability, drawing parallels to the state’s past support for the slave trade.
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AFRO Exclusive: P.G. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks responds to office break-in
By Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO An office of Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ was broken into on April 5. The office is located at 8455 Colesville Road […]
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Baltimore Mayor Scott touts success with crime and gun reform during State of the City Address
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Many gathered for Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s 2024 State of the City Address at Baltimore Center Stage on March 25. In it, he […]
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Maryland solicits business owners’ input for statewide disparity study
Maryland is conducting a disparity study to determine the presence of racial or gender discrimination in its marketplace, and business owners are invited to participate in a 10-minute vendor questionnaire to share their experiences.
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Baltimore leaders consider economic impact of Key Bridge collapse
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has caused a ripple effect in the Maryland economy, with the Port of Baltimore contributing nearly $3.3 billion in total personal income, $395 million in taxes, and $2.6 billion in business income.
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Morgan State University explores implications and opportunities for Maryland’s iGaming bill
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com The state of Maryland is currently considering legalizing i-gaming, or internet-based gambling on casino-style games. Two bills in the Maryland General Assembly, HB1319 […]
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Investing in community resources makes us safer, not youth criminalization
By Derrell Frazier In the pursuit of a fair and just legal system, Maryland stands at a crossroads, facing the imperative to reassess its approach to treating young people who […]
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Commentary: Expungement laws are too complicated–we need a simple, accessible system
By Chris Sweeney In Maryland, an estimated 1.5 million residents have a criminal record– a quarter of our state’s population. For the majority of people who want to move on […]
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All about the ENOUGH Act and how it will influence Baltimore
By Phylicia Porter For too long, the scourge of poverty has plagued communities across Maryland, leaving behind a trail of despair, inequality and missed opportunities. Decades of systemic neglect, exacerbated […]
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Gov. Wes Moore highlights collaboration, crime reduction tactics in 2024 State of the State address
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Political Writertmcqueen@afro.com Gov. Wes Moore (D), Maryland’s first Black Governor, delivered his second State of the State address on Feb.7, highlighting partnership as a way to tackle […]