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...

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...

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...

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...

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A bill that would provide cost-free access to psychedelics to military veterans was sent to the governor of Maryland by lawmakers, Marijuana Moment reported. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Sarah Elfreth (D), was approved unanimously by the House of Delegates, with 135 votes in favor and none against....

On Friday, the Maryland House of Delegates approved a Senate-passed bill introduced by Sen. Sarah Elfreth (D) that would create a state fund to provide cost-free access to psychedelics for veterans, reported Marijuana Moment. SB 709 would establish a Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and...

Building corridors of fast-charging stations along heavily trafficked routes and between major cities is the first step to increase electric vehicle adoption, Mike Calise, Tritium's president of the Americas, told FreightWaves. People and companies are still dealing with range anxiety, and the...