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#Maryland
has the 11th most electric vehicle charging ports per 100,000 residents in the nation, but the lack of a truly widespread charging network still poses a challenge to the state’s climate goals. Story by Razak Diallo ⬇️
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Maryland has more EV chargers than ever – but they’re not everywhere
Public electric vehicle charging in Maryland has expanded dramatically in the past decade, but those opportunities are not spread evenly across the state.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/27/maryland-has-more-ev-chargers-than-ever-but-theyre-not-everywhere/
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President
#Trump
was never a stranger to religious messaging in his politics. But in his second term, he and his allies have wholly embraced it. Story by Stella Garner ⬇️
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How religion has become a focal point of the second Trump administration
The president isn’t afraid to continue pushing the envelope when it comes to mixing politics and religion—sparking criticism from religious leaders, including the Pope.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/28/how-religion-has-become-a-focal-point-of-the-second-trump-administration/
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It's an honor to receive this recognition. At
@cnsmd.bsky.social
, we give emerging journalists hands-on experience and produce high-quality coverage of the issues that matter most. It's how we
#DoGood
and this funding will help us do more of it. Thank you
#UMD
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U.S. lawmakers are questioning whether national forces are prepared to respond to growing cooperation between China, Russia, North Korea and Iran. The collaborating nations have been informally labeled the “Axis of Autocracy.” Story by Ryan Bowie ⬇️
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As “axis of autocracy” takes shape, U.S. faces strain on two fronts
Lawmakers questioned senior military officials on growing coordination among China, Russia and North Korea and the impact of the Iran conflict on Indo-Pacific strategy
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/27/as-axis-of-autocracy-takes-shape-u-s-faces-strain-on-two-fronts/
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The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner ended abruptly Saturday when loud bangs erupted outside the ballroom, causing panic among attendees and sending them diving under tables for cover. CNSwas there and has the full story here:
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Shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner, Trump rushed to safety
WASHINGTON – The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner ended abruptly Saturday when loud bangs erupted outside the ballroom, causing panic among attendees and sending them diving und…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/25/shots-fired-at-white-house-correspondents-dinner-trump-rushed-to-safety/
14 days ago
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The day after the Maryland legislative session ended, Gov. Wes Moore signed 146 bills into law. Read more about those bills here:
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Last Friday, the Maryland Transit Administration offered complimentary rides throughout Baltimore in honor of 410 Day, sponsored by the Orioles. As gas prices continue to climb, many residents made use of it. Story and photos by Ryan Bowie ⬇️
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#Baltimore’s
port had a banner year. What raked in the most cash? Check out this data story by Ijeoma Opara:
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Baltimore’s port had a banner year. What raked in the most cash?
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Automobiles and light trucks alone accounted for about 30% of revenue that the Port of Baltimore generated in 2025. Although the port has consistently been a top U.S. automobile…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/baltimores-port-had-a-banner-year-what-raked-in-the-most-cash/
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Multiple national polls show most Americans oppose U.S military involvement in Iran, a stark contrast to President Donald Trump’s national address on April 1, which cast the conflict as progressing toward success.
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#Maryland’s
majority Democratic legislature braced for the federal ramp up of immigration enforcement this session, introducing a flurry of immigration and citizenship-related bills. Read the story by Aline Behar Kado:
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Maryland braces for increased immigration enforcement with dozens of bills
In the midst of ICE crackdowns across the country, Maryland lawmakers introduced more immigration bills this session than in the past 15 years.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/maryland-braces-for-increased-immigration-enforcement-with-dozens-of-bills/
30 days ago
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U.S. Rep. Andy Harris is a long-term incumbent, but Democrats think they can beat him in 2026. Ben Messinger has the story:
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U.S. Rep. Andy Harris is a long-term incumbent, but Democrats think they can beat him in 2026
(WASHINGTON)–Democrats running for Congress in Maryland’s 1st District are less focused on their primary opponents right now than on the incumbent they want to face in the fall – Republican U.S. Re…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/u-s-rep-andy-harris-is-a-long-term-incumbent-but-democrats-think-they-can-beat-him-in-2026/
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President Trump’s proposal for a 90,000 square foot ballroom will move to Congress after the National Capital Planning Commission gave its approval during a hearing last week. Read the story by Sanya Wason:
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Commission sends White House ballroom project to Congress for consideration
(WASHINGTON)–President Donald Trump’s proposal for a 90,000 square foot ballroom will move to Congress after the National Capital Planning Commission gave its approval during a Thursday heari…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/02/commission-sends-white-house-ballroom-project-to-congress-for-consideration/
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Maryland House speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk said there's still work to do in the days remaining in her first session. The 59-year-old made history as the first Afro-Latina and second woman in that role. Read the story by Rhiannon Evans:
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House Speaker Peña-Melnyk says she’s aiming to “meet the moment.”
Peña-Melnyk said there’s more to do before the session ends: ‘We’re trying to make sure that when we leave here and adjourn, the people are in a better place.’
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/house-speaker-pena-melnyk-says-shes-aiming-to-meet-the-moment/
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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that changes the landscape of college sports. Max Schaeffer has the story:
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President Trump issues executive order to change the landscape of college sports
(WASHINGTON)–Major changes could be coming to American college sports after President Donald Trump issued an executive order allowing college athletes only a five-year-window to compete and limitin…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/06/president-trump-issues-executive-order-to-change-the-landscape-of-college-sports-2/
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Violent crimes in
#Washington
, D.C. and
#Baltimore
City decreased by 60% and 21%, respectively, since 2015, according to a Capital News Service analysis. Read the data story by Stella Canino-Quiñones and Clay Ludwig:
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Why is crime down in D.C. and Baltimore? The answer isn’t simple
Total violent crimes — homicide, rape, aggravated assault and robbery — in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore City decreased by 60% and 21%, respectively, since 2015, according to a Capital News Servic…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/31/why-is-crime-down-in-d-c-and-baltimore-the-answer-isnt-simple/
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Disability rights advocates have been traveling to Annapolis for weeks to rally against proposed DDA funding cuts included in the state’s $70.8 billion operating budget. Read the story by Irit Skulnik:
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Advocates rally against disability services cuts as budget heads to Gov. Moore
Gov. Moore’s proposed budget would cut $126 million from the Developmental Disabilities Administration, a move advocates warn will harm thousands of Marylanders.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/02/advocates-rally-against-disability-services-cuts-as-budget-heads-to-gov-moore/
about 1 month ago
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#Maryland
Gov. Wes Moore's job approval rating slipped below 50% for the first time since he was elected more than three years ago, according to a new UMBC poll. Read the story by Sam Gauntt:
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Gov. Moore’s job performance approval dips below 50% in latest UMBC poll
Among the respondents, 48% approved of the job Moore is doing, 42% disapproved and 9% said they weren’t sure.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/01/gov-moores-job-performance-approval-dips-below-50-in-latest-umbc-poll/
about 1 month ago
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#Maryland
Del. Deni Taveras wants the state to require that some new school buses have lap and shoulder seat belts, a fight she’s been waging for years. Read the story by Alexander Taylor:
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‘We could lose a life, God forbid:’ Lawmaker pushes to add seat belts to some new school buses
Del. Deni Taveras, D-Prince George’s, said the bill she reintroduced could better protect students on Maryland’s roads. Opponents worry about the cost.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/27/we-could-lose-a-life-god-forbid-lawmaker-pushes-to-add-seat-belts-to-some-new-school-buses/
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Top officials in college sports are stepping up their push for federal changes that would help athletes play longer – and make more money – at the collegiate level.
#NCAA
Read the story by Max Schaeffer:
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Inside the NCAA appeal to Trump on player eligibility
Top officials in college sports are stepping up their push this spring for federal changes that would help them deal with the growing crowd of athletes who want to play longer – and make more money…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/30/inside-the-ncaa-appeal-to-trump-on-player-eligibility/
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#Maryland
lawmakers marked the second anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse this week, wearing orange ribbons, remembering victims on the House floor and visiting the site of the tragedy. Read the story by Andrew Mollenauer:
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Maryland lawmakers commemorate second anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse
Gov. Wes Moore and others laid a wreath Thursday at the site of the Key Bridge collapse to honor the six construction workers killed there two years ago.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/27/maryland-lawmakers-commemorate-second-anniversary-of-the-key-bridge-collapse/
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On
#Maryland
Day, residents gathered in Annapolis to plant a genetic copy of the state's original 400-year-old Liberty Tree. Read the story by Sam Gauntt and Ian Ferris:
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Liberty Tree planting, local food vendors mark Maryland Day celebrations in Annapolis
Conservationists, politicians and local residents gathered to plant a scion of the original tulip poplar, which once towered over St John’s College’s campus.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/25/liberty-tree-planting-local-food-vendors-mark-maryland-day-celebration-in-annapolis/
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Gas prices in the U.S. have risen by 33% since the start of the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran. Data reporter Ijeoma Opara has the details:
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U.S. gas prices rise as war disrupts oil market
Gas prices in the U.S. have risen by 33% since the start of the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/26/u-s-gas-prices-rise-33-as-war-disrupts-oil-market/
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An effort by House Republicans to temporarily pause Maryland’s state gas tax failed Wednesday as oil prices across the country continue to soar. Read the story by Alexander Taylor and Andrew Mollenauer:
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U.S. gas prices rise as war disrupts oil market
Gas prices in the U.S. have risen by 33% since the start of the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/26/u-s-gas-prices-rise-33-as-war-disrupts-oil-market/
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Hate it when drivers don’t remove ice from their cars? The bipartisan “Clear Before You Drive Act” would require people to clear snow and ice off their vehicles before operating or towing them. Read the full story by Ian Ferris:
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Maryland lawmakers aim to make removing ice from cars more than a ‘common courtesy’
Lawmakers are considering a bipartisan bill that would require people to remove snow and ice from their vehicles before driving.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/13/maryland-lawmakers-aim-to-make-removing-ice-from-cars-more-than-a-common-courtesy/
about 1 month ago
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#Maryland
Sen. Jim Rosapepe, D-Prince George’s and Anne Arundel, introduced the “Local Newspapers for Maryland Communities Act of 2026,’’ which would mandate increased advertising revenue from the state to local publications. Read more by Andrew Mollenauer:
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‘Local news is a plus for society’: Maryland lawmakers champion community outlets
Politicians and experts caution that the lack of local media could leave Marylanders without reliable information about their communities.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/13/local-news-is-a-plus-for-society-maryland-lawmakers-champion-community-outlets/
about 1 month ago
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We are looking for your pictures and memories from
#CamdenYards
as part of a new project on
#Orioles
history. ⚾️🧢📸 The project from the Povich Center
@merrillcollege.bsky.social
covers the stadium's creation and connection to
#Baltimore
. Share here ⬇️
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We’re looking for your Camden Yards photos and memories
We are looking for your pictures and memories from Camden Yards and Memorial Stadium as part of an upcoming project on Orioles history.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/11/looking-for-your-camden-yards-photos-and-memories/
about 2 months ago
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#Maryland
lawmakers are considering a bill that would require businesses to accept cash payments for purchases less than $300, a move that supporters said keeps the economy open to all. Irit Skulnik gives us the details here:
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‘Cash is the staple of our country’: Maryland lawmaker pushes for businesses to accept cash
Advocates for low-income consumers support legislation that would require businesses to accept cash, removing some barriers for people to buy what they need.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/12/cash-is-the-staple-of-our-country-maryland-lawmaker-pushes-for-businesses-to-accept-cash/
about 2 months ago
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The “King of the World” statue at the National Mall is the latest in a years long string of statues mocking the president and his supporters. Read the story by @stellainthenews here:
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TV, tiki torches and Trump: A timeline of D.C. protest art
The “King of the World” statue at the National Mall is the latest in a yearslong string of statues mocking the president and his supporters.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/14/tv-tiki-torches-and-trump-a-timeline-of-d-c-protest-art/
about 2 months ago
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Despite high-profile support for Maryland’s proposed congressional redistricting plan, the effort is stalled in the Senate and has an unclear path forward. What can we expect next? Sam Gauntt gives us the details here:
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about 2 months ago
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Maryland’s leading energy producer – the Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center – is growing. But concerns about nuclear energy remain. Read more by Aamaly Hossain:
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Maryland’s main energy producer is growing — but concerns about nuclear energy remain
The growth plans at Calvert Cliffs show nuclear energy’s role in strengthening the clean-energy supply, but they collide with environmental concerns.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/09/marylands-main-energy-producer-is-growing-but-concerns-about-nuclear-energy-remain/
about 2 months ago
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NEW INVESTIGATION: A pool maintenance man got stopped by the U.S. Park Police, but it was ICE agents who scanned his driver’s license and arrested him on the spot. It wasn't an isolated incident. Read the story by Haley Parsley here:
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How the Park Police are helping ICE carry out deportation efforts
(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Park Police tailed a man while he commuted home from work – but when he stopped to get some water, ICE showed up and took him away. A pool maintenance man got stopped by the Par…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/11/park-police-help-ice-carry-out-deportation-efforts/
about 2 months ago
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#Maryland
Attorney General Anthony Brown filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday to obtain records for an investigation into what he called “inhumane” conditions at a federal immigration holding facility in Baltimore. Read more by Aline Behar Kado:
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Attorney General files a lawsuit for records to investigate conditions at Baltimore immigration facility
The Attorney General asked in the lawsuit that ICE and the Department of Homeland Security be ordered to turn over records about conditions at the facility.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/10/attorney-general-files-a-lawsuit-for-records-to-investigate-conditions-at-baltimore-ice-detention-facility/
about 2 months ago
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Every
#Maryland
lawmaker in Congress, with the exception of sole Republican @RepAndyHarrisMD, has openly questioned the actions of the
#TrumpAdministration
on Iran. Read the reporting by Stella Garner:
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2 months ago
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A bill that would launch an investigation into the deaths of hundreds of Black boys at a segregated reform school in Cheltenham
#Maryland
was discussed at a hearing this week. Read the full story by Alexander Taylor:
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2 months ago
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Rt. 1 Mutual Aid, a branch of the nonprofit organization Route 1 Corridor Invisible, gathered to collect donations for immigrant families on Saturday. Read the story by Sanya Wason:
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‘It means everything to me’: local group gathers to donate necessities to immigrant families
Seeing so many community members eager to donate and support their neighbors leaves the co-founders astonished.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/02/25/it-means-everything-to-me-local-group-gathers-to-donate-necessities-to-immigrant-families/
2 months ago
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#Maryland
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks grilled surgeon general nominee Dr. Casey Means in a confirmation hearing this week, questioning her views on vaccines and medical experience. Read the full story by Stella Garner:
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Alsobrooks grills Trump’s surgeon general nominee on vaccine views, medical experience
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) sparred with surgeon general nominee Dr. Casey Means, questioning her stance against various vaccines.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/02/25/alsobrooks-grills-trumps-surgeon-general-nominee-on-vaccine-views-medical-experience/
2 months ago
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#Maryland
lawmakers snubbed President Trump’s contentious
#StateoftheUnion
address Tuesday night. Hear what the president had to say and how lawmakers responded in this recap from Liam Bowman:
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Maryland lawmakers snub Trump at contentious State of the Union address
President Donald Trump on Tuesday hailed the first year of his presidency as a “turnaround for the ages,” touting his policies and assailing Democrats.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/02/25/maryland-lawmakers-snub-trump-at-contentious-state-of-the-union-address/
2 months ago
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CNS will be there as President Donald Trump delivers his
#StateoftheUnion
address tonight. For Maryland-focused updates, follow along here:
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Live Updates: President Donald Trump and the State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address tonight, but Democrats are planning to make their voices heard, as well. Follow along here for Maryland-focused updates.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/02/24/live-updates-president-donald-trump-and-the-state-of-the-union-address/
2 months ago
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@govwesmoore.bsky.social
claims that he is the ‘OG’ of quarter-zips. But another lawmaker disagrees. Read the heated debate in this story by
@samgauntt.bsky.social
:
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Gov. Wes Moore says he’s the ‘OG’ of quarter-zip sweaters. Rep. Jim Clyburn disagrees.
Clyburn posted in a playful jab on social media last month that he, in fact, is the real OG of the quarter-zip.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/02/20/gov-wes-moore-says-hes-the-og-of-quarter-zip-sweaters-rep-jim-clyburn-disagrees/
2 months ago
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U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged the Maryland Senate to back a congressional redistricting plan Wednesday despite objections from Senate President Bill Ferguson. Story by Sam Gauntt:
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pushes Maryland Senate to take up redistricting
Jeffries said he had a “productive exchange of ideas and perspectives” about redistricting with Senate President Bill Ferguson
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/02/18/house-minority-leader-hakeem-jeffries-pushes-maryland-senate-to-take-up-redistricting/
3 months ago
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The Boycott Target DC Coalition is still going strong every Saturday after nearly a year. Read about their efforts from Ben Messinger and Max Schaeffer:
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Almost a year later, DC protesters keep up their weekly Target boycotts
On the sidewalk outside of the Columbia Heights shopping mall on Saturday morning, a group of about 10 protestors scattered around the entrances.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/02/18/almost-a-year-later-dc-protesters-keep-up-their-weekly-target-boycotts/
3 months ago
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.@GovWesMoore signed Senate Bill 245 into law this morning after a longstanding advocacy campaign. The bill officially bans 287(g) programs that allowed
#Maryland
law enforcement agencies to cooperate with ICE. Story by Aline Behar Kado:
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The 287(g) bill banning local law enforcement agreements with ICE is making its way to Gov. Moore
The Senate passed a bill -287 (g) banning agreements between local law enforcement agencies and ICE, moving the measure on to Gov. Wes Moore who has said he’s eager to sign it.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/02/12/the-287g-bill-banning-local-law-enforcement-agreements-with-ice-is-making-its-way-to-gov-moore/
3 months ago
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A nearly 2,300 mile, 110 day ‘Walk for Peace’ by nearly two dozen Theravada Buddhist Monks ended in a warm reception in Annapolis at the Maryland State House today. Read more here from Irit Skulnik, Nolan Rogalski, Rhiannon Evans and Andrew Mollenauer:
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‘It warms our hearts:’ Hundreds gather in Annapolis for monks’ last stop
The monks ended their 2,300-mile journey in Annapolis on Thursday, attracting hundreds to Maryland’s capital to witness the last stop on the “Walk for Peace.’’
https://cnsmaryland.org/2026/02/12/it-warms-our-hearts-hundreds-gather-in-annapolis-for-monks-last-stop/
3 months ago
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JUST PUBLISHED:
#Railroads
and regulators have thwarted safety fixes for years, costing lives. That's according to ongoing investigations into the rail industry from the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland. Read more:
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Railroads and regulators thwart safety fixes for years, costing lives
Human errors and track defects caused more than 3,000 rail accidents over the last decade, killing 23 people and injuring nearly 1,200. Yet federal railroad regulators failed to implement most of t…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/12/16/railroads-and-regulators-thwart-safety-fixes-for-years-costing-lives/
5 months ago
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A 10-year-old dead of exhaustion. More than a dozen dead from pneumonia. About 100 youths succumbed to tuberculosis. These are findings from a new
@cnsmd.bsky.social
analysis of death records for Black youths who died at a former "House of Reformation" in
#Maryland
.
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‘Not fit for a dog’: Maryland reformatory boys died through years of disease, neglect
Capital News Service investigated the history of deaths and abuse toward children at the notorious House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children in southern Prince George’s County. Here ar...
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/12/10/cheltenham_mainbar/
5 months ago
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For months, we have been reporting on the
#Trumpadministration
crackdown on immigration and how it’s impacting Marylanders. We attended immigration court and investigated how local police are working with ICE. And we’re not done yet. Get caught up here:
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Immigration & ICE: The Latest Coverage
Since President Donald Trump took office, his administration has been carrying out a historic immigration crackdown. Capital News Service is investigating what that means for Marylanders.
https://cnsmaryland.org/immigration-ice-maryland/
5 months ago
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Across Maryland, Black-owned independent bookstores serve as community spaces where reading, conversation and culture intersect. 📚📝 Here’s a roundup of Black-owned bookstores in
#Maryland
from Zsana Hoskins:
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5 Black-owned bookstores in Maryland you’ll want to bookmark
Across Maryland, Black-owned independent bookstores serve as community spaces where reading, conversation and culture intersect.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/12/01/5-black-owned-bookstores-in-maryland-youll-want-to-bookmark/
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Marylanders, does your commute time seem to be never-ending? 🕐🙄 It’s not just you.
#Maryland's
average one-way commute time increased to 31.5 minutes in 2023– the second longest in the country. Story by Sandra Smith:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/21/m...
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Maryland has the second highest commute time in the U.S.
Marylanders are spending more time on the road– the state now has the second-longest commute time in the country.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/21/maryland-has-the-second-highest-commute-time-in-the-u-s/
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Trains regularly hit wildlife, but poor reporting obscures the true toll. See the latest reporting below.👇 This story is part of a collaborative project between The Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism and news organizations from the U.S. and Canada. 🔗:
cnsmaryland.org/off-the-rails/
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Marylanders can expect to pay around $88 for a thrifty 10-person Thanksgiving feast this year. That's according to our new analysis of grocery prices for staple holiday foods. Read more from Isabella Carrero-Baptista:
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Thanksgiving by the numbers: How much Marylanders can expect to spend this holiday
Marylanders can expect to pay around $88 for a thrifty 10-person Thanksgiving feast this year, according to a Capital News Service analysis.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/21/thanksgiving-by-the-numbers-how-much-marylanders-can-expect-to-spend-this-holiday/
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