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Constellation, Amazon sign 20-year power deal to support Maryland nuclear plant

Constellation, Amazon sign 20-year power deal to support Maryland nuclear plant

Sept 30 (Reuters) - Constellation Energy and Amazon.com on Wednesday announced a 20-year power purchase agreement that will support the expansion of the Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant in Maryland.
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Maryland flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 2

Maryland flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 2

Flag football in Maryland is entering Week 2. Here's an updated look at the state's Super 10.
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Maryland Education Advocates Urge Legislature Against Cuts to Blueprint Plan Amid Budget Shortfall

Maryland Education Advocates Urge Legislature Against Cuts to Blueprint Plan Amid Budget Shortfall

Education advocates in Maryland are urging the state legislature to avoid cuts to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, a comprehensive, multibillion-dollar education reform plan. This plea comes as the state faces a projected $3 billion budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year, with approximately $1.8 billion of that shortfall tied to the Blueprint. The Blueprint Coalition, comprising nonprofit organizations, community leaders, and education advocates, has been holding community sessions to gather support and emphasize the importance of the plan. Despite acknowledging implementation challenges and the looming budget issues, these groups stress that any cuts would be detrimental to the state's educational progress. The Blueprint, now five years into its 10-year timeline, is increasingly seen as a target for lawmakers grappling with financial constraints ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
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Sphere Entertainment Deepens Technology Partnership with Disguise for Global Expansion

Sphere Entertainment Deepens Technology Partnership with Disguise for Global Expansion

Sphere Entertainment Deepens Technology Partnership with Disguise for Global Expansion
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BGE, Delmarva Power, and Pepco Seek Regulatory Approval to Deliver $160 Million in Tax Savings to Maryland Customers

BGE, Delmarva Power, and Pepco Seek Regulatory Approval to Deliver $160 Million in Tax Savings to Maryland Customers

BGE, Delmarva Power, and Pepco Seek Regulatory Approval to Deliver $160 Million in Tax Savings to Maryland Customers
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Maryland Expands Self-Service Vehicle Emissions Kiosks in D.C. Area

Maryland Expands Self-Service Vehicle Emissions Kiosks in D.C. Area

Maryland is expanding its self-service Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) kiosks in the D.C. metropolitan area, with a second kiosk now operational in Gaithersburg. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) announced that additional kiosks are planned for several locations in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, including Silver Spring, Beltsville, Largo, and Clinton. The state also intends to add kiosks in Annapolis, Baltimore, and Bel Air. These self-service kiosks allow drivers to complete emissions tests 24 hours a day for $26, which is $4 less than the $30 fee for full-service testing. Maryland Motor Vehicle Administrator Chrissy Nizer stated that the expansion aims to provide convenient and accessible government services, offering flexibility for residents to complete emissions testing on their own schedule and supporting cleaner air initiatives.
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BGE Customers to Receive Estimated $110 Million in State Tax Refunds Following Court Ruling

BGE Customers to Receive Estimated $110 Million in State Tax Refunds Following Court Ruling

Customers of Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) are expected to share in an estimated $110 million in state tax refunds. This development follows a Supreme Court of Maryland ruling in July, which determined that certain equipment used for transmitting and distributing electricity is exempt from state sales tax. The Office of the Comptroller of Maryland announced on Friday that it will refund an estimated $250 million to utilities, including BGE, Delmarva Power, and Pepco, all owned by Exelon Corp. BGE anticipates $110 million will be allocated to its customers, while Delmarva Power customers are expected to receive $20 million, and Pepco customers $30 million. The Public Service Commission will determine the specific amounts and timing of these refunds after the state processes the money. Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, despite disagreeing with the court's interpretation of Maryland's tax law, has called on utilities to pass these refunds on to consumers as credits, asserting that the money belongs to ratepay...
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Maryland Utilities to Refund $160 Million in Tax Savings to Customers, Address Data Center Energy Costs

Maryland Utilities to Refund $160 Million in Tax Savings to Customers, Address Data Center Energy Costs

Maryland Utilities to Refund $160 Million in Tax Savings to Customers, Address Data Center Energy Costs
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Duct-taped AZ passenger says he doesn't remember on-flight outburst

Duct-taped AZ passenger says he doesn't remember on-flight outburst

A Tucson man told a Maryland commissioner he didn't remember the events that led to him being duct-taped to his seat, a flight diversion, his arrest and criminal charges.
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Maryland Governor Establishes Task Force and Plans to End Data Center Tax Break

Maryland Governor Establishes Task Force and Plans to End Data Center Tax Break

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has issued an executive order on September 23, establishing a state task force aimed at scrutinizing new data center proposals. This task force will compel data center developers to cease closed-door dealings and work to minimize the adverse impacts of their projects on local communities, ecosystems, and energy infrastructure. Concurrently, Governor Moore has announced plans to roll back state tax incentives for data centers, a move that has been met with mixed reactions, particularly from environmental groups who desired a complete pause on new data center development. The proliferation of energy-intensive data centers across the region has prompted local leaders, including the Baltimore City Council, to seek solutions and safeguards. Earlier this year, the Baltimore City Council approved a temporary one-year moratorium on the construction of computing complexes within the city and initiated a study to assess their potential impact.
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Maryland Lawmakers and Advocates Seek to Extend 'Flush Tax' for Chesapeake Bay Restoration Beyond 2030

Maryland Lawmakers and Advocates Seek to Extend 'Flush Tax' for Chesapeake Bay Restoration Beyond 2030

A coalition of Maryland state legislators and Chesapeake Bay advocates are planning to discuss the extension of the state's 'flush tax' during the 2027 legislative session. This fee, which funds the Bay Restoration Fund (BRF), is currently set to be halved in 2030. Since its inception in 2004, the 'flush tax' has generated $2.3 billion from property owners, enabling significant upgrades to wastewater treatment plants across Maryland. These upgrades have been instrumental in preventing hundreds of millions of pounds of nutrients from entering the Chesapeake Bay, thereby mitigating the formation of low-oxygen 'dead zones' that harm aquatic life. The fund has supported enhanced nutrient removal technology at 66 out of 67 major sewage treatment plants and 17 minor plants, with 16 additional minor plants in the planning stages for upgrades. Del. Dylan Behler (D-Anne Arundel) highlighted the BRF as one of the most crucial and successful environmental funding efforts in the state.