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The EmPOWER program faced the brunt of the blow as lawmakers scoured for ways to save ratepayers’ money this year, but advocates argue the cuts may ultimately cause electricity prices to surge.
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2026 WYPR Coverage of Maryland General Assembly
Moore signs over 140 bills into Maryland law; highlights Vax Act and short-term rental safety
The Vax Act decouples Maryland from federal vaccine recommendations after some recent controversial changes, and the state will now require short-term rentals to add fire safety equipment
Moore reflects on Maryland legislative session; affordability, redistricting, lagging state salaries
Lawmakers have left Annapolis for the year, and Gov. Wes Moore says his administration helped deliver on affordability promises. But early redistricting continues to linger and closing an even bigger projected state budget deficit is likely in the governor’s future.
Maryland General Assembly adjourns for the year; Utility RELIEF Act crosses finish line
Lawmakers adjourned with the intent to return to Annapolis next January barring any special circumstances. Which bills are headed to the governor’s desk?
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Aaron CurtisThis week on the podcast, two stories about people who may have been visited by loving spirits. -
Aaron CurtisThis week on the podcast, two stories about people who made the bad decision to fly with friends.
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Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty ImagesGasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected to take months. That's assuming that peace holds and traffic flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz. -
Fiona Geiran/NPRPhilosopher Meghan Sullivan feels her years of study have all been leading up to today's AI debates. Some tech developers are finally ready to get into the ethical weeds with her. -
Claudette Barius/NEONIn Steven Soderbergh's new dark comedy, Ian McKellen plays a famous painter, and Michaela Coel is an art restorer hired to infiltrate his home by his greedy grown-up children. -
Focus FeaturesMorgan Neville's film is packed with access and celebrity voices, but avoids deeper questions about its subject. -
Shawn Lockhart/CDC via APThey can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to their ability to develop resistance to medications that treat them. -
Ibrahim Amro/AFP via Getty ImagesIran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue. -
Mike Moore/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images; Alberto Pizzoli/AFP via Getty Images; Ben Montgomery/Getty ImagesAlso: If you know what Eric Swalwell looks like, you'll get at least one question correct. -
Illustration by Jackie Lay/NPRMigrants deported from the U.S. routinely disappear into El Salvador's prisons the moment they land or in the weeks that follow. Many remain incommunicado from family and lawyers for years. -
Damian Dovarganes/APAn NPR analysis shows how immigrants' attempts to live or work legally in the U.S. are caught in a bureaucratic morass. -
Maki Nakamura/GettyGoing back to work after having a baby can be overwhelming. You're juggling all the emotions of being a new parent while getting up to speed at your job. Tips to help you make a smooth transition.
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