Maryland

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a longtime but mostly low-profile legislator, has surged into the national spotlight following a trip to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The visit, where Van Hollen met with the Maryland man erroneously deported by the Trump administration after...

President Donald Trump‘s administration has disclosed a wellness report for a Maryland man who was erroneously deported to El Salvador. The report is part of a court-ordered daily update. What Happened: The U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis has mandated that the White House provide daily...

Electric vehicle company Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) landed many deals with cities for vehicles that can be used by police or other government officials over the years. One of those recent deals was canceled, but it doesn't appear that politics got in the way. What Happened: A $5 million contract...

Maryland has introduced a new rebate program to encourage the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers, offering up to $5,000 per charger. What Happened: Maryland has launched its FY25 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate Program, providing significant incentives for residents and...

More than a year after Maryland legalized recreational cannabis, the state’s illicit market remains active. The transition from medical-only to adult-use retailers, facilitated by a ballot referendum, was designed to curb illegal sales. Lawmakers crafted regulations and taxes based on...

The lawsuit filed by Baltimore, Maryland, against energy giants like Exxon Mobil Corp (NYSE:XOM), BP p.l.c. (NYSE:BP), and Chevron Corp (NYSE:CVX) was reportedly dismissed by a Maryland judge, Videtta Brown, on Thursday. The judge ruled the case exceeded state law limits by attempting to address...

Maryland’s burgeoning adult-use cannabis industry has demonstrated its economic potential, with the state collecting over $14.6 million in sales tax revenue from January to March 2024, according to Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman. This marks a slight increase from the previous quarter’s...

On the brink of cannabis rescheduling, democratic Governors Jared Polis of Colorado and Wes Moore of Maryland delivered a unified message: the federal cannabis agenda needs immediate advancement. “We are at the end of the failed era of prohibition,” Polis said at an event organized by...

The former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R) has found himself in the crosshairs of former President Donald Trump‘s allies after he made a statement urging respect for Trump’s recent trial verdict. Despite the backlash, Hogan has received support from Senate Republican leaders. What...

Congressional candidate Abigail Diehl, born and raised in Maryland's 3rd District, is not just a familiar face; she’s a staunch advocate for local prosperity and national change. Diehl, whose family has significantly contributed to Maryland’s agricultural and economic development for...

The US government has granted Maryland $60 million in emergency funds to reconstruct the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. What Happened: Maryland Governor Wes Moore requested the emergency funds, which were promptly approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal...

The U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland announced its intention to sell a substantial amount of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), valued at approximately $132.5 million, which was seized in connection with the Silk Road scam investigation. The forfeiture involved two separate...

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has drawn a parallel between the solid support for former President Donald Trump by Republican lawmakers and a “religious cult.” What Happened: On MSNBC’s “The Weekend” show, Raskin voiced his apprehensions about the steadfast loyalty of his...

In August, Maryland's collective adult-use and medical cannabis purchases reached $91.7 million, more than the $87.4 million total for July, which was more than double the $42.7 million total for June, before the launch of adult-use retail sales, according to the Maryland...

In a blatant act of defiance against the U.S. investment blacklist and bans in four states, Maryland law enforcement agencies persist in utilizing Chinese drones from DJI, a technology company embroiled in controversy over allegations of surveilling Uyghur residents and data privacy...