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Trump can keep National Guard in Los Angeles for now, appeals court rules; Experts warn of normalization of political violence; FL shellfish industry, communities push governor to ban Apalachicola drilling; Utah weighs cost of repealing clean-energy tax credits.

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White House says decision on Iran strikes will come in two weeks. Conservatives in Congress demand answers on former President Biden's mental acuity, and a new lawsuit could change Maryland's primary election process.

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Giant data centers powering artificial intelligence want cheap rural land but some communities are pushing back, Hurricane Helene mobilized a North Carolina town in unexpected ways, and Cherokee potters make ceramics that honor multiple generations.

Maryland

Neighboring states such as Pennsylvania and Delaware hold closed primary elections. (Adobe Stock)

Friday, June 20, 2025

Lawsuit challenges closed primary elections in MD

A new lawsuit is challenging Maryland's closed primary system. If the lawsuit is successful, nearly a million Marylanders may be able to vote in …

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More than 3 million undergraduate students in the United States are also parents. (Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

GOP spending cuts could fall on Maryland's student parents

More than 70,000 Marylanders are student parents, raising kids while attending college full or part-time and proposed cuts in this year's big budget …

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The cost of replacing pipes is more than double the cost to electrify a home, at $35,000 compared to $16,300. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, June 16, 2025

Gas company criticized for slow projects in MD, Washington D.C.

As Washington D.C.'s sole gas company continues a multi-billion dollar, 40-year project to replace methane pipes, clean energy advocates argue the …

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Experts warn a government agency would not call or text you out of nowhere. (Adobe Stock)
MD seniors targeted by scammers, experts offer tips to protect finances

Next Monday marks the beginning of "PROTECT" week, when AARP helps seniors learn the signs of financial fraud. Experts say Maryland seniors can …

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Among those surveyed, 85% of Americans believe CEOs have a responsibility to speak up about things that matter to their consumers and shareholders, according to GLAAD. (Adobe Stock)
Pride products from companies supported by consumers, report finds

Pride Month is here and new research finds most consumers in Maryland and across the country stand behind brands who support the LGBTQ+ community…

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Children whose parents lacked secure employment dropped 16% from 2019 to 2023. (Adobe Stock)
MD ranks top 10 in kids' economic well-being, dips in education

Maryland ranks 21st in the U.S. for the well-being of its children, according to a new report. While the report found children living in Maryland …

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More than 14% of lesbian, gay and bisexual youth use tobacco, compared to nearly 8% of heterosexual youth. (Adobe Stock)
Tobacco use among those in LGBTQ+ community higher than average

As Pride Month begins, experts are concerned about rates of tobacco use in the LGBTQ+ community and one expert explained policies targeting people in …

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Maryland passed a pay equity law in 2016 which dramatically expanded equal pay across the state.(Adobe Stock)<br />
Labor laws meant to 'protect' women benefitted men, study finds

A new study from Northwestern University examining the history of labor laws for women said men ultimately benefited from laws meant to protect women …

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The report recorded more than 1,000 instances of students or student groups who were targeted for or received punishment for their speech. (Adobe Stock)
Report: Government increasingly involved in campus free speech crackdowns

Students and faculty are facing more investigations and punishment for exercising their right to protected speech on college campuses, according to a …

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Many states, including Maryland, received their worst grades for maternal mental-health care in the category of screenings. (Adobe Stock)
MD fares well for maternal mental health, but work remains

Maryland ranks better than many states for the quality of its maternal mental-health care - but it could be doing more. Maryland receives a "C" …

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About 7% of children in the Maryland have a family member that was undocumented and face deportation. (Adobe Stock)
Federal, state laws pull back and forth on immigration policies in Maryland

As Maryland resident Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia sits in an El Salvadorian prison camp, other immigrants in the state are caught in the middle of …

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Financial experts said policy changes will influence how small businesses operate, with shifts in tax regulations and tariffs potentially impacting growth strategies. (jackfrog/Adobe Stock)
MD small-business owner optimism hits record lows, report finds

Optimism among small businesses in Maryland and the U.S. is hitting lows comparable to early pandemic days, largely because of changing tariff …

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