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U.S. Department of the Treasury Approves Minnesota's New Opportunity Zones

U.S. Department of the Treasury Approves Minnesota's New Opportunity Zones

U.S. Department of the Treasury Approves Minnesota's New Opportunity Zones
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Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee Departs Cabinet for Personal Matters

Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee Departs Cabinet for Personal Matters

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced the departure of Secretary of State Susan Lee, along with two other cabinet members, as his administration prepares for a second term. Lee, 72, was appointed by Governor Moore shortly after he took office. Her departure is attributed to 'personal matters,' according to a statement from the Governor's office. This marks a significant change in the state's leadership, as Lee has a long history of public service in Maryland, having served as a state legislator from Montgomery County in the House of Delegates from 2002 to 2015, and then in the Senate until January 2023. Two years prior to her current departure, Lee had taken a leave of absence from her legislative duties for a personal health matter. Deputy Secretary of State Michael Lore, an attorney who previously served as Lee's chief of staff in the Senate, has been named to serve as interim Secretary of State until a permanent replacement is appointed.
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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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U.S. Department of the Treasury Designates Qualified Opportunity Zone in Sidney, Ohio

U.S. Department of the Treasury Designates Qualified Opportunity Zone in Sidney, Ohio

On November 5, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officially designated 6,576 communities across the United States as Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs). Among these newly designated zones is a specific census tract (39149972000) located in downtown Sidney, Ohio. This designation is part of a federal initiative designed to stimulate private-sector investment in economically distressed areas, moving beyond traditional government-funded development programs. Opportunity Zones aim to encourage investments in businesses, real estate, housing, infrastructure-related projects, and other qualifying economic activities within these designated tracts.
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Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz

Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz

President Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their victories in the midterm elections
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Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty

Trump open to talking to Democrats on immigration after midterms, but Mullin stresses no amnesty

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says President Donald Trump has expressed a willingness to working with Democrats on immigration after the midterm elections
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'Hit the ground running.' Democrats plan numerous investigations of Trump

'Hit the ground running.' Democrats plan numerous investigations of Trump

Democrats plan widespread congressional investigations of Trump on subjects including the Iran war, tariffs, immigration and pet construction projects
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore Announces Cabinet Shake-Up with Three Top Officials Exiting

Maryland Governor Wes Moore Announces Cabinet Shake-Up with Three Top Officials Exiting

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has announced significant changes within his Cabinet, with three top officials departing their roles. Secretary of State Susan Lee is leaving for personal reasons after 24 years of service in Maryland government. Deputy Secretary Michael Lore will assume leadership of the department on an interim basis. Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services Carolyn Scruggs is also stepping down after more than 30 years with the department and the state; Deputy Secretary of Operations David Greene will temporarily take charge. Additionally, Secretary of Veterans and Military Families Edward Rothstein, who joined the administration in August 2025, is departing, with Deputy Secretary James “Jimmy” Anderson serving as acting secretary. Governor Moore expressed gratitude for their decades of service, stating that the state has greatly benefited from their leadership and expertise. The governor's office will initiate a search for permanent replacements for the secretary of state and pub...
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U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney Joins Colleagues in Advocating for Expanded Veterans' Care at Walter Reed

U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney Joins Colleagues in Advocating for Expanded Veterans' Care at Walter Reed

U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-MD-06) has joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03), along with other congressional colleagues, in urging the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs to select Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for an expansion of veterans' care. This advocacy is part of implementing Elfreth's provision from last year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which aims to improve the availability of care for veterans from DoD facilities. The bipartisan group emphasizes Walter Reed's suitability due to its status as a flagship joint military medical center, offering specialized clinical services, medical education, research, and rehabilitation. Its location in the National Capital Region would allow it to serve a large veteran population across Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.
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U.S. Treasury Approves All 91 Colorado Opportunity Zones for Federal Designation

U.S. Treasury Approves All 91 Colorado Opportunity Zones for Federal Designation

U.S. Treasury Approves All 91 Colorado Opportunity Zones for Federal Designation
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Richmond Designates Eight New Opportunity Zones to Spur Economic Development

Richmond Designates Eight New Opportunity Zones to Spur Economic Development

Richmond Designates Eight New Opportunity Zones to Spur Economic Development
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Maryland Utilities Consider New Standard Offer Service Options Amidst PJM Capacity Concerns

Maryland Utilities Consider New Standard Offer Service Options Amidst PJM Capacity Concerns

The Joint Maryland Exelon Utilities (JMEUs), comprising Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Delmarva Power & Light Company (Delmarva Power), and Potomac Electric Power Company (Pepco), are exploring the creation of a new Standard Offer Service (SOS) Hourly option for large loads. This consideration comes as the utilities continue to address challenges within the PJM market, including recent Maximum Generation Alerts and Load Management Alerts, which they cite as evidence for the need for reforms allowing utilities to develop new generation and energy storage under public oversight. The JMEUs have also informed the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) that developing a PJM-compliant peak-shaving program to opt out of PJM's Reliability Backstop Procurement auction is not viable before the October 2026 deadline. Additionally, BGE has filed updates to its bypassable SOS Admin. Charge, effective October 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.