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After meeting wrongly deported man, Sen. Van Hollen accuses Trump of defying courts; AZ Secretary of State demands proof of noncitizen voting; Iowa rights activists plan to fight social service cuts; Coal miners could pay if inspectors lose offices on DOGE list.

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Sen. Van Hollen warns of a "constitutional crisis" after his El Salvador trip. Defense Sec. Hegseth shared military information in a second Signal chat. Former President Clinton calls for unity while commemorating the Oklahoma City bombing.

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Money meant for schools in timber country is uncertain as Congress fails to reauthorize a rural program, farmers and others will see federal dollars for energy projects unlocked, and DOGE cuts threaten plant species needed for U.S. food security.

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The city of Baltimore and Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission serve a combined 3.5 million Marylanders. (Adobe Stock)

Monday, April 21, 2025

MD water systems have high levels of cancer-causing chemicals, report finds

A new report found 122 million Americans drink water with high levels of cancer-causing chemicals, frequently from runoff at livestock factory farms…

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The average American taxpayer paid just under $3,000 to the Pentagon in 2024, with roughly 40 cents going toward

Friday, April 18, 2025

National tally: Military arsenal among MD taxpayers' top expenses

As Marylanders filed their income tax returns this week or asked for extensions, a national tally showed where some of their tax dollars have been …

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Another issue this session included legislation passed providing guidance for ICE officers around schools, hospitals and places of worship. (Adobe Stock)
Budget dominates MD legislative session, special session possible

Maryland state lawmakers ended this year's session addressing a major budget shortfall and countless other issues in the state. But their work might …

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Rinsing nasal passages with a saline solution is another option to help flush allergens out of the nose. (Adobe Stock)
Experts offer tips to combat seasonal allergies in MD

About one in four adults and one in five children suffer from seasonal allergies in Maryland, and experts have tips on how to treat them. You may …

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In Maryland, the City of Baltimore has had the most federal funds flow into libraries and museums in the area. (Adobe Stock)
Maryland's local libraries brace for federal funding cuts

Public libraries in Maryland are expecting to soon feel the pinch of federal budget cuts, as the Trump administration has opted to dismantle the …

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Steps for poultry farmers to prevent bird flu include restricting birds' movement and enhancing farm sanitation practices. (Adobe Stock)
Poll: People fear bird flu's impact on finances over health

Since January, there have been outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza on four commercial farms in Maryland, affecting nearly 800,000 chickens meant for …

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Supporters of the pause have said it would not affect the number of electric vehicles sold in Maryland. (Adobe Stock)
MD automakers, health groups rally against delay in vehicle pollution standards

A bill would effectively delay implementation of clean car and truck programs in Maryland, but electric-vehicle manufacturers and health groups are …

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Thousands of datasets on a variety of issues have been taken off government websites. (Adobe Stock)
Environmental coalition works to preserve federal climate data

Since President Donald Trump took office, thousands of public government datasets have been removed from federal websites. Often, the data involves …

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Legislation regulating cryptocurrency kiosks is being considered in the Maryland House of Delegates. (Adobe Stock)
Crypto kiosk scams target of proposed regulations

A bill in the Maryland General Assembly would regulate cryptocurrency kiosks, the more than 700 ATM-like machines for virtual currencies around the …

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The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) represents 30,000 state employees in Maryland. (Adobe Stock)
MD unions push for bill to strengthen bargaining process

Maryland state employees are rallying behind a bill that would provide binding arbitration when unions and employers bargain. Current Maryland law …

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Fourth graders in suburban and city schools saw the largest dips in reading scores between 2020 and 2022, and nearly half of Black and Latino fourth graders in Maryland do not read at grade level. (Adobe Stock)
Library funding at risk, even as literacy scores drop

This has been "National March Into Literacy Month" but it may become tougher over the summer to "march" into a public library and ask for help finding…

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Fewer than .01% of service members in U.S. military history have been awarded the Medal of Honor. (Adobe Stock)
Medal of Honor Day celebrated as bill for monument progresses

Tuesday is National Medal of Honor Day, celebrating the thousands of service members since 1861 who have been awarded the country's highest military …

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