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GTFOICE.org will help connect people with resources about detention centers.
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The Baltimore Banner
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2026 WYPR Coverage of Maryland General Assembly
Maryland Clean Slate Act stalls despite Senate approval, advocates remain hopeful
The Senate approved a bill that would automatically shield eligible criminal cases from public view, but it did not make it out of the House of Delegates.
Cuts to Maryland’s energy efficiency program are imminent; what will the impact look like?
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.
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
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The Stoop Storytelling Series
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This week on the podcast, two stories about pet owners going to great lengths to save their pets. -
Aaron CurtisThis week on the podcast, two stories about people who may have been visited by loving spirits.
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Malte Mueller/Getty ImagesScientists say they've made a key breakthrough that would allow robots to figure out complex tasks on their own — but experts say it raises questions about how much risk comes with letting robots be in charge of their own learning. -
J. Scott Applewhite/APWith an April 30 deadline fast approaching, Johnson unveiled his latest proposal to extend the controversial surveillance program known as FISA 702. -
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images North AmericaUtah's Great Salt Lake has been labeled an "environmental nuclear bomb" and it has the attention of the president of the United States. -
Paul Sancya/APTwo young people have been arrested in an alleged plot to attack a Texas synagogue that involved driving through the congregation to "kill as many Jews as possible," according authorities. -
Alex Brandon/APThe Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies' exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race. -
Petros Karadjias/APThe European Union on Thursday approved a $106-billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years, ending months of political deadlock. -
Jesus Vargas/Getty ImagesIt's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S. -
Riccardo Milani/AFP via Getty ImagesThe incident is the latest eyebrow-raising bet on Polymarket, as allegations of rigging and manipulation continue to haunt the popular prediction market site. -
Regeneron PharmaceuticalsThe treatment, developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, is for a very rare form of deafness. But it represents a medical milestone. -
Noah Berger/FR34727 APThe cuts follow losses in two pivotal court cases and the company's push to invest in artificial intelligence.
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