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A proposed 70-mile high-voltage transmission line has become a point of contention in Maryland, particularly in Garrett County and two other central Maryland counties. The plan, spearheaded by a New Jersey-based electric… Read more: Proposed Power Line Project in Garrett County Sparks Environmental and Infrastructure Debate

Maryland is facing a budget deficit of roughly $3 billion, raising concerns about the state’s financial health. This shortfall has led to speculation that the state is “broke” or on the verge… Read more: Maryland’s Budget Deficit: Why It Doesn’t Mean the State Is Broke

Recent discussions about rising property assessments in Maryland have sparked concerns among homeowners who fear higher tax bills. Some critics have suggested that Governor Wes Moore is indirectly raising taxes through these… Read more: Understanding Property Tax Assessments in Maryland: Why Governor Moore Can’t Control Increases

Fracking in Garrett County: Public Sentiment and Senator Mike McKay’s Stance The issue of hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, has been a contentious topic in Garrett County, Maryland, for many years.… Read more: Fracking in Garrett County: Public Sentiment and Senator Mike McKay’s Stance

On February 5, 2025, U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman in Maryland issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against an executive order by President Donald Trump aimed at restricting birthright citizenship. The order, if… Read more: Birthright Citizenship Executive Order Blocked by Federal Judge: A Legal and Constitutional Breakdown

In a significant victory against domestic terrorism, Brandon Russell, the founder of the neo-Nazi group Atomwaffen Division, has been convicted of conspiring to attack Maryland’s power grid. The planned assault, driven by… Read more: Neo-Nazi Leader Brandon Russell Convicted for Plotting Attack on Maryland’s Power Grid

Legal Battle Over Maryland’s Kids Code Begins On February 3, 2025, NetChoice, a trade association representing major tech companies, filed a lawsuit against Maryland’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (AADC). The law, which… Read more: NetChoice Challenges Maryland’s Age-Appropriate Design Code Act on First Amendment Grounds

February 6, 2025 – In a landmark decision, the Maryland Supreme Court has upheld the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023, a pivotal law that removes the statute of limitations for child… Read more: Maryland’s Child Victims Act Upheld by Supreme Court: A Victory for Survivors of Abuse

In late January 2025, authorities arrested Jason Lottmann, a wedding venue owner who grew up in Garrett County, Maryland, on multiple felony charges related to fraud. Lottmann, who operated Champagne Manor, a… Read more: Wedding Venue Owner Arrested, Accused of Defrauding Couples and Investors

Maryland SB215 Maryland’s cannabis industry is on the verge of a significant change with Senate Bill 215 (SB215). Introduced on January 8, 2025, the bill seeks to legalize on-site cannabis consumption establishments… Read more: Maryland’s Senate Bill 215: A Game Changer for On-Site Cannabis Consumption and Events

Overview of the Maryland Child Victims Act The Maryland Child Victims Act is a groundbreaking law that aims to provide justice for survivors of child sexual abuse. Enacted in April 2023, this… Read more: Maryland Child Victims Act: What It Means for Survivors and the Future of Justice in 2025

A recent informational meeting, led by County Administrator Kevin Null, was held to discuss the regulation of paper gaming in Garrett County. While not an official public hearing, the meeting covered past… Read more: The Future of Paper Gaming in Garrett County: A Missed Opportunity for Economic Growth?