Maryland May Dip Into Its Climate Fund to Pay for Other Things
Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposes using $150 million from a renewable energy fund to help reduce a $3 billion deficit.
Montgomery County Takes Step Toward Digital IDs for Alcohol Purchases
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services will start accepting mobile IDs at its Westbard store this week, making it the first government-run system in the region to use them to verify age during alcohol purchases.
Should Maryland Grant Parole to More Elderly and Ill Inmates? Lawmakers Disagree.
Maryland lawmakers are divided over whether to simplify the process for elderly and seriously ill inmates to seek early release. Advocates argue that it is a waste of resources to incarcerate individuals too old or sick to commit new crimes.
Police Drones Are Flying Over Maryland. Will State Lawmakers Regulate Them?
Maryland lawmakers are weighing new rules for police drones amid mixed reactions to Montgomery County’s Drone as First Responder program. Supporters cite increased flexibility, while critics raise privacy concerns.
WSSC Water Lifts Emergency Request After Service Stabilization
WSSC Water has rescinded its urgent request that the 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties only restrict their water usage to essential needs.
WSSC Water Urges Essential Water Use Amid Surge in Main Breaks
WSSC Water advises 1.9 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties to limit water usage to essential needs due to increased main breaks and leaks from frigid temperatures.
Canceled Services and Adjusted Schedules During Montgomery County Snow Emergency
Montgomery County has declared a Snow Emergency, closing all facilities including schools, courts, libraries, and recreation centers.
State of Preparedness Declared in Maryland as Snow and Ice Threaten Roads
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness ahead of a winter storm threat from Sunday night through Monday.
Ride On Reimagined Study Drives Major Updates to Montgomery County Bus Service
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation has launched a new bus network redesign plan based on its two-year Ride On Reimagined study.