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Maryland to be a test-subject state in new federal hospital model

Maryland is set to be one of two test-subject states for a new federal program that officials hope will improve patient outcomes and bridge inequities while constraining hospital and medical costs. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Tuesday that Maryland and Vermont will be the first states to implement the new States Advancing All-Payer Health Equity Approaches and Development Model, called the AHEAD Model.

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BWI-Marshall Airport launches new automated screening lanes at security checkpoints

Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport launched new automated screening lanes at security checkpoints. The 3D imagery technology is intended to improve security effectiveness and efficiency, as well as expedite travelers’ time spent during the security-screening process, Transportation Security Administration officials said Monday.

 

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Gas infrastructure spending worsens energy burden for low-income families, Maryland utility advocate says

Maryland utilities are averaging more than $700 million a year in gas infrastructure spending, worsening the energy burden on low-income communities and hampering the state’s efforts to hit its ambitious clean energy and emissions reduction targets. That’s according to the Office of People’s Counsel, the state agency representing Maryland utility customers in federal and state rate cases. The warnings were included in the OPC’s most recent report, unveiled last week.

Fourth of July: Where to enjoy fireworks, parades, and more in the Baltimore area

Whether you’re looking for the best spot to watch fireworks paint the night sky or you’re scouting some daytime events for the little ones with early bedtimes, we’ve got you covered this Fourth of July.

Everything you need to know about traffic this July 4 weekend

No doubt the fireworks display over Baltimore’s Inner Harbor will draw your attention to the sky this Fourth of July — but don’t forget to also keep an eye on what’s happening at street level. Baltimore’s holiday festivities this week are expected to draw large crowds downtown for a variety of events throughout the day and into the evening. Visitors are strongly encouraged to use public transportation, including mass transit, the Charm City Circulator and rideshare options.

Collapse of Key Bridge reduces tolls by $141 million, hastens likely toll increase

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will cost the state an estimated $141 million in lost toll revenue over six years and may bring toll increases a year sooner than expected. That projected loss makes up the lion’s share of the revised forecast that includes a decrease in toll revenues across all facilities. “The forecast reflects a $153 million decline in toll revenues throughout the 2024 through 2030 forecast period,” Chantel Green, director of finance for the authority, said during a meeting of the Maryland Transportation Authority board Friday.

Metro adjusts shuttle bus travel times for riders affected by shutdown of Red Line stations

Starting Monday, Metro is changing its shuttle bus service for riders affected by the shutdown of four Red Line stations in Montgomery County, Maryland, aiming to improve travel times and decrease bus congestion. The “Limited 2” shuttle, which stops at Forest Glen, Silver Spring and Fort Totten stations, will be replaced by two new, “more-efficient express shuttle loops,” Metro said in a news release.

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McKay alleges that introduction of his moratorium bill was delayed in attempt to kill it

The introduction of a bill to establish criteria for a temporary moratorium on residential growth in Frederick County was postponed from this Tuesday to July 16, but County Councilmembers have different explanations as to why. Councilmember Steve McKay, a Republican who sponsored the proposed moratorium legislation, has alleged that the bill was pulled from Tuesday’s agenda in an attempt by Democrats to kill it upon introduction.

As the plan to clean up the Chesapeake Bay by 2025 falls short, officials recommend what’s next

After 10 years and millions of dollars spent, scientists, government officials and environmentalists agree that the latest agreement to restore the Chesapeake Bay will fall short of its 2025 deadline. So what now? The path forward became a bit more clear Monday, after a key Chesapeake Bay Program committee released its suggestions for “Beyond 2025,” opening a 60-day public comment period.

Read More: Baltimore Sun
2 hotels unveiled as homeless shelters: ‘Something like this has never been done in Baltimore’

Baltimore City has transformed two hotels that it purchased this year, the Holiday Inn Express and the Sleep Inn & Suites, into temporary shelters for people experiencing homelessness. Mayor Brandon Scott held the ribbon-cutting Monday at the Sleep Inn in downtown Baltimore alongside U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development acting Secretary Adrianne Todman, Secretary for the Governor’s Office of Housing and Community Development Jacob Day, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services Ernestina Simmons and other officials.

 

Read More: Baltimore Sun

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