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Protesters rally outside Andy Harris’ Bel Air office against a potential default on national debt
May 30, 2023 -

A rally was held Wednesday outside U.S. Rep. Andy Harris’ office in Bel Air to protest potential cuts to federal programs such as Medicaid and public education, as Congress attempts to negotiate a debt ceiling increase. Congressional Republicans want to roll back government spending, while Democrats do not, amid an approaching June 1 deadline to strike a deal.

Read More: Baltimore Sun
Search for new state elections director narrowed to three finalists
May 30, 2023 -

The search for a new state elections administrator is now down to three finalists. The five-member Maryland State Board of Elections met Friday to review a tranche of applications for the position and determine which candidates are invited for interviews next week. “Obviously, this is a personnel matter,” said William Voelp, chair of the elections board.

 

Read More: Maryland Matters
Crucial days ahead as debt ceiling deal goes for vote and Biden calls lawmakers for support
May 30, 2023 -

President Joe Biden says he “feels good” about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as the White House and congressional leaders work to ensure its passage this week in time to lift the nation’s borrowing limit and prevent a disastrous U.S. default. Biden spent part of the Memorial Day holiday working the phones, calling lawmakers in both parties, as the president does his part to deliver the votes.

 

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Moore administration prepares for federal shutdown as potential default looms
May 26, 2023 -

Amid uncertainty about whether congressional leaders and the White House will reach a deal to save the U.S. from defaulting on its debt, Gov. Wes Moore’s administration is preparing for a federal government shutdown, a senior aide to the governor said. But, state officials would be in uncharted territory trying to cushion the blow of a calamity lasting more than a few days. Maryland has the cash reserves to weather “a couple of days” of the country being in default, the governor’s aide said.

Read More: The Daily Record
Supreme Court rules against EPA on wetlands protections, which could have far-reaching effects across country
May 26, 2023 -

The U.S. Supreme Court in a major environmental decision on  Thursday overturned the Environmental Protection Agency’s definition of wetlands that fall under the agency’s jurisdiction, siding with an Idaho couple who’d said they should not be required to obtain federal permits to build on their property that lacked any navigable water.

Read More: Maryland Matters
Baltimore County Council passes final $4.9 billion budget for fiscal year 2024
May 26, 2023 -

The Baltimore County Council passed the county’s fiscal year 2024 budget Thursday, with only one minor change to the “record investment” that Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. proposed last month. The council voted Thursday morning to adopt the $4.9 billion budget suggested by Olszewski, but cut $500,000 from the school system’s budget for administrative positions.

Read More: Baltimore Sun
County adopts budget, thanks retiring clerk
May 26, 2023 -

The Allegany County Board of Commissioners at Thursday’s meeting adopted the $152,465,411 Operating and Capital Budget for fiscal 2024. The budget does not increase property taxes for residents. County employees will receive a 2% cost-of-living increase. The financial plan also gives 25% of paper gaming revenue to fire and rescue companies, and the remaining 75% to capital education project funding.

Read More: Cumberland Times-News
Resort To Discuss Cannabis Reform Bill’s Impact
May 26, 2023 -

Resort officials are expected to discuss the state’s new cannabis reform bill and the on-site consumption of marijuana. In last week’s meeting of the Mayor and Council, City Manager Terry McGean presented officials with a tentative agenda for the May 30 work session. Among the discussion points, he said, is the on-site consumption of cannabis license.

 

Read More: MD Coast Dispatch
Aerial view of downtown Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland. Taken from the edge of the FAA-imposed flight restricted zone (FRZ) that surrounds Washington, DC.
Kicking the can down the road? Council OKs 4.7% tax hike despite concerns
May 26, 2023 -

The Montgomery County Council voted to approve a budget funded by a 4.7% tax increase Thursday, but some councilmembers are concerned this plan will cause problems for the county later down the road. “We are really going to face some fiscal challenges moving forward, especially if we hit a recession,” said councilmember Kate Stewart (D-Dist. 4).

Read More: MOCO360
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Baltimore leaders unveil summer youth engagement strategy
May 25, 2023 -

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott was joined by city leaders Wednesday at Rash Field to announce the details of the city’s youth curfew policy. Scott said there will be minimal involvement from police to enforce the youth curfew. Rather, trained youth workers will confront kids who violate the curfew.

Read More: WBAL News-Radio

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