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Maryland lawmakers considering steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028

Maryland lawmakers considering steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028

Maryland lawmakers are kicking off a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028
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Homeowners Associations: Potential Allies in Environmental Sustainability

Homeowners Associations: Potential Allies in Environmental Sustainability

Homeowners Associations: Potential Allies in Environmental Sustainability
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Homeowners Associations Often Hinder Sustainable Landscaping and Solar Energy Initiatives

Homeowners Associations Often Hinder Sustainable Landscaping and Solar Energy Initiatives

Homeowners associations (HOAs) in the United States are frequently seen as obstacles to sustainable landscaping and solar energy adoption. While some HOAs in the desert Southwest have adapted to promote environmentally friendly practices, many continue to enforce rules that hinder sustainability efforts. For instance, Janet and Jeff Crouch faced legal challenges when their Maryland HOA demanded they replace their native plant garden with turfgrass. This incident contributed to Maryland passing a law in 2021 that limits HOA restrictions on low-impact landscaping. Despite some states like California and Colorado implementing laws to protect sustainable practices, many homeowners still encounter conflicts over issues like xeriscaping and solar panel installations. Research indicates that HOAs often prioritize aesthetic uniformity, which can conflict with environmental sustainability goals.
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Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Highlights Cats Available for Adoption

Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Highlights Cats Available for Adoption

Montgomery County Animal Care and Control in Clarksville, Tennessee, is currently featuring several cats available for adoption. Among them are Seagreen, Charmie, and Moochoo, all of whom are young female domestic shorthairs. These cats are fully vetted, litter trained, and will be spayed before being adopted into their new homes. The facility encourages potential adopters to visit and interact with the animals to find a suitable match. The shelter is located at 437 Jordan Rd. in North Clarksville, and they welcome visitors to spend time with the animals, providing them with much-needed attention and care.
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Maryland lawmakers get closer to asking voters to clear the way for redistricting helping Democrats

Maryland lawmakers get closer to asking voters to clear the way for redistricting helping Democrats

Maryland voters could be asked to decide in November whether to clear the way for a new congressional map that would favor Democrats in all eight of the state’s U.S. House districts
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Maryland Democrats begin advancing redistricting constitutional amendment

Maryland Democrats begin advancing redistricting constitutional amendment

Maryland lawmakers have opened a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028
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Nearly 5 million eggs are headed to New York food banks. Here's why

Nearly 5 million eggs are headed to New York food banks. Here's why

Nearly 5 million eggs will be distributed to New York food banks as part of a multistate settlement with three egg producers accused of price fixing.
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Survey ranks the 'rudest kids' by state. Here's where Florida lands

Survey ranks the 'rudest kids' by state. Here's where Florida lands

A new study ranked states to determine where children are most likely to have behavioral problems or experience bullying. See where Florida ranks.
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Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro Feed So Many Treats To Their Dodo Dream Date

Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro Feed So Many Treats To Their Dodo Dream Date

When Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro found out that their Dodo Dream Date, Kilimanjaro, was surrendered by his owner nine months ago, they couldn’t believe it.
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Powerball winning numbers for Aug. 1. Did someone win lottery?

Powerball winning numbers for Aug. 1. Did someone win lottery?

No one won the Aug. 1 Powerball jackpot, pushing the prize to an estimated $748 million for the next drawing.
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Maryland lawmakers to consider steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028

Maryland lawmakers to consider steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028

Maryland lawmakers are set to kick off a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028
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Powerball numbers for Aug. 1 drawing. Did anyone win the $312M jackpot?

Powerball numbers for Aug. 1 drawing. Did anyone win the $312M jackpot?

Did anyone win Saturday night's drawing for the $719 million Powerball jackpot? What we know.