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Redistricting referendum passes in MD House, Senate
The Maryland House of Delegates and Senate approved a question for the November ballot to clarify in the state constitution the process of congressional redistricting.
Smell of cannabis can trigger police search if it’s not the only factor, MD court rules
An odor of marijuana is not normally sufficient cause for police to conduct a search, but it can be if police determine that the occupants of a car are minors, a Maryland court ruled.
Democratic senators urge Treasury to revive Harriet Tubman $20 bill plan
Democratic senators urged the Trump administration to revive a plan to place anti-slavery crusader Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill.
Perdue PFAS case: Salisbury residents ask judge to sanction after mediation canceled
Salisbury residents are asking a judge to sanction Perdue Farms after it canceled a long-scheduled mediation hearing regarding PFAS contamination.
Churchill Downs planning to sell Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack
The owner of Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack is preparing to put the Eastern Shore entertainment facility and seven other gambling properties up for sale.
MD students continue minimal gains on test scores, but demographic gaps remain
Test results show public school students in Maryland making steady progress in math and language arts proficiency, though wide gaps remain between demographic groups.
Ocean City beach will get boost of new sand for first time in 5 years
Ocean City's beach will be replenished with new sand for the first time in five years, funded by $12.7 million from Maryland and combined with federal money.
Eastern Shore airports get federal funds for big improvements
Airports in all three counties on Maryland's Lower Shore will benefit from federal grants to fund big improvements in Salisbury, Ocean City and Crisfield.
Social equity licensed dispensaries in MD finally starting to open
Of the 83 “social equity” licenses for dispensaries that have been distributed by Maryland since 2023, only 17 are currently in operation.
Moore expands tax-credited enterprise zones in West Baltimore, Eastern Shore
Gov. Wes Moore's administration expanded Maryland's tax-incentivized enterprise zones, including an additional 120 acres in Baltimore City and 45 in Kent County.
Susan Goering, former head of ACLU of Maryland, dies
Susan Goering, whose civil-rights work at the ACLU of Maryland led to billions of dollars in school funding and better housing opportunities for thousands of Black families, died last month.
Zaxbys to open Eastern Shore location
Fast food chain Zaxbys will be opening its newest Maryland restaurant in Talbot County on July 13, the company announced.
