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Lung Association Applauds Passage of Policies to Reduce Transportation Pollution in Maryland

December 15, 2023Across Our Desk

New standards will strengthen pollution controls for medium-and-heavy-duty vehicles ANNAPOLIS, MD Maryland has become the latest state to exercise its authority to better protect public health against transportation pollution. The Maryland Department of the Environment has approved the Advanced Clean Trucks rules to reduce emissions from new medium-and-heavy-duty trucks sold in Maryland. These rules complement […]

Attorney General Brown Calls for Big Banks to be Held Accountable for Violating State Laws

December 15, 2023Across Our Desk

A Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Submitted Letters to Federal Agencies Raising Concerns about National Bank’s Refusals to Cooperate with State-Level Investigations BALTIMORE, MD Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 20 Attorneys General in submitting letters to the federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and Consumer Financial Protection […]

Stop For School Buses: The Laws In Maryland?

August 24, 2023August 21, 2024Across Our Desk

Maryland State Police and the Maryland Center for School Safety (MCSS) remind motorists to stop for school buses as students return to class. Drivers must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus with the stop arm extended and the red lights flashing. Do not pass the bus from any direction until the stop […]

MD DNR Secretary Josh Kurtz August Message

August 12, 2023August 10, 2023Across Our Desk

It’s a new day for Maryland’s Bays Governor Wes Moore recently announced a new strategy for how Maryland will deploy state resources to improve water quality in our waterways by better aligning our ongoing Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coastal Bays cleanup efforts with the latest science. A major study released in May by leading Chesapeake […]

Chesapeake Forest Hunting Tract Leasing Lottery Now Open

August 9, 2023Across Our Desk

Deadline for hunt clubs to enter the lottery is August 23 Hunt clubs interested in obtaining a hunting lease agreement on Chesapeake Forest Lands can enter a lottery for available tracts in Wicomico and Worcester Counties. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will accept online entries until August 23. Winning clubs will have the right to obtain a ten-year lease agreement, at the […]

Maryland Partners with USDA to Help Reduce Anticompetitive Barriers Across Food and Agriculture Supply Chains

July 25, 2023Across Our Desk

BALTIMORE, MD Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General from 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in food and agricultural markets, including in grocery, meat, and poultry processing. The new partnership will assist the coalition […]

Chesapeake Bay Underwater Grasses Increased in 2022

July 9, 2023Across Our Desk

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports a 6% increase in submerged aquatic vegetation, commonly known as SAV or underwater grasses, in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay in 2022. Scientists mapped 37,297 acres of underwater grasses in Maryland during the annual survey. The results represent 47% of the state’s 2025 restoration target and 33% […]

Maryland State Police Ready For Increased Highway Enforcement Through Independence Day

June 30, 2023Across Our Desk

PIKESVILLE, MD: Maryland State Police will bolster enforcement efforts over the Fourth of July weekend to prevent dangerous driving behaviors and save lives as more motorists are expected to travel this holiday. State troopers from 23 barracks, including members of the State Police Impaired Driving Reduction Effort Team, known as the SPIDRE team, will be […]

Maryland Officials and Non-Profits Unite to Combat Elder Financial Abuse During PROTECT Week 2023

June 13, 2023Across Our Desk

One in 10 Americans aged 60 and over have experienced some form of elder abuse ANNAPOLIS, MD: The Comptroller of Maryland, AARP Maryland, the Maryland Attorney General, Maryland Department of Aging, Maryland Department of Human Services, Office of Financial Regulation in the Maryland Department of Labor, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office — along with a […]

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Announces Three License-Free Fishing Days Scheduled for 2023

May 31, 2023Across Our Desk

Dates in June and July Opportune Time to Try Fishing The Maryland Department of Natural Resources offers license-free fishing days for all state residents and visitors on Saturday, June 3, Saturday, June 10, and Tuesday, July 4. Maryland’s annual license-free fishing days offer anglers a unique opportunity to explore the state’s diverse fishing without needing […]

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