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Moore-Miller Administration Secures $7.45 Million for Rental Assistance for Adults with Disabilities

Moore-Miller Administration Secures $7.45 Million for Rental Assistance for Adults with Disabilities

Maryland Governor Wes Moore and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jake Day announced that the Department has been awarded $7.45 million in funding through the federal Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Program. This funding, secured with the advocacy of the Maryland congressional delegation, is designated to provide rental assistance to eligible housing properties across the state. The primary goal is to subsidize the rent for adults with disabilities, thereby supporting their access to stable, affordable housing and necessary supportive services. The Department plans to distribute these Section 811 funds to eligible rental housing developments through existing financing programs, including the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and the Multifamily Bond Program, over the next six to twelve months. Additionally, the Department will collaborate with the Maryland Department of Health and the Maryland Department of Disabilities to effectively identify housing needs and deploy res...
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U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS Designate Over 6,500 New Opportunity Zones

U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS Designate Over 6,500 New Opportunity Zones

U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS Designate Over 6,500 New Opportunity Zones
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to release book ‘Repair’ on healing a divided nation

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to release book ‘Repair’ on healing a divided nation

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is releasing a new book next year
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Environmental Groups Urge Elimination of Maryland's $15M Animal Waste Technology Fund Over Ineffectiveness

Environmental Groups Urge Elimination of Maryland's $15M Animal Waste Technology Fund Over Ineffectiveness

Multiple environmental groups have called for the elimination of Maryland's $15 million Animal Waste Technology Fund (AWTF), citing its failure to deliver promised reductions in manure pollution. A report titled 'The High Cost of Manure: Why Maryland Should End Its Animal Waste Technology Fund' claims that the fund has not publicly demonstrated meaningful reductions in nutrient pollution, improved water quality, or benefited public health. The groups, numbering over two dozen, have sent a letter to Governor Wes Moore requesting the defunding of the AWTF. Established in 2013, the AWTF subsidizes technologies intended to address manure pollution from animal feeding operations. However, the report highlights a pattern of failed or significantly delayed projects, weak oversight of taxpayer investments, and a lack of public evidence that funded projects have achieved their environmental and public health goals. Concerns also include that these technologies often manage rather than eliminate nutrients, producing...
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Hawaii Designates 25 Opportunity Zones, Including Four on Big Island, to Spur Investment

Hawaii Designates 25 Opportunity Zones, Including Four on Big Island, to Spur Investment

Hawaii Designates 25 Opportunity Zones, Including Four on Big Island, to Spur Investment
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Hood College and Frederick County Workforce Services Launch AI-Enhanced Data Analytics Training Program

Hood College and Frederick County Workforce Services Launch AI-Enhanced Data Analytics Training Program

Hood College and Frederick County Workforce Services Launch AI-Enhanced Data Analytics Training Program
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Maryland Residents Receive $186 Million in Energy Assistance Amid Rising BGE Bills

Maryland Residents Receive $186 Million in Energy Assistance Amid Rising BGE Bills

Maryland residents have received nearly $186 million in energy assistance over the past year to cope with increasing BGE bills. The Maryland Department of Human Services' Office of Home Energy Programs has reported a 17% increase in households receiving aid compared to the previous year. Laurel Peltier, chair of Maryland's limited-income utility coalition, advises residents facing high bills or termination notices to explore available grant programs. For instance, a family of four earning less than $5,500 per month before taxes may qualify for state assistance, which can include grants applied directly to BGE bills and a 55-day termination hold. For those above the income threshold for state aid, the Fuel Fund offers a program to help pay off overdue balances, with the household covering a portion and the fund covering the rest. Beyond financial aid, Peltier highlights that a significant cause of high bills is often inefficient homes with leaky structures and old HVAC systems. BGE offers free and $100 ener...
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The Latest: Mississippi elects Scott Colom as state’s first Black US senator since Reconstruction

The Latest: Mississippi elects Scott Colom as state’s first Black US senator since Reconstruction

Democratic nominee Scott Colom has defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s closely contested U.S. Senate race after a prolonged ballot-counting process, giving the state its first Black U.S. senator since post-Civil War Reconstruction
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Winter Weather Guide: Tips for Safe Driving and Preparedness

Winter Weather Guide: Tips for Safe Driving and Preparedness

WBAL Baltimore News has released a comprehensive winter weather guide to help residents prepare for snow, ice, and freezing conditions. The guide includes essential tips for safe driving, such as increasing following distances, avoiding sudden braking during skids, and staying off the roads during snow emergencies. It also highlights the importance of clearing snow from around lights, vents, and fire hydrants, and provides advice on handling power outages and generator safety. The Maryland Department of Transportation emphasizes maintaining a safe distance from snowplows and avoiding overexertion when digging out vehicles. The guide also addresses the environmental impact of road salt and offers alternatives to reduce its usage.
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U.S. Treasury Approves All 37 Utah Opportunity Zone Designations Recommended by Governor Spencer Cox

U.S. Treasury Approves All 37 Utah Opportunity Zone Designations Recommended by Governor Spencer Cox

U.S. Treasury Approves All 37 Utah Opportunity Zone Designations Recommended by Governor Spencer Cox
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After saying deportation policy was too tough, Trump now says it's 'very strong,' rejects 'amnesty'

After saying deportation policy was too tough, Trump now says it's 'very strong,' rejects 'amnesty'

President Donald Trump has defended his administration's deportation policy and opposed any immigration deal that includes amnesty for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally
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Treasury and IRS Announce New Opportunity Zone Designations for Investment Incentives

Treasury and IRS Announce New Opportunity Zone Designations for Investment Incentives

Treasury and IRS Announce New Opportunity Zone Designations for Investment Incentives