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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
UMD student Dilan Ashar, who went missing on Oct. 2, last seen inside Terrapin Trail Garage, has been found alive. Police described him as dehydrated, disoriented and hungry after spending six days in the woods. More from CNS's Samantha Cohen: cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/08/u...
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UMD missing student Dilan Ashar found and reunited with family
UMD student Dilan Ashar who went missing on Oct. 2, last seen inside Terrapin Trail Garage, has been found alive. Police described him as dehydrated, disoriented and hungry after spending six days …
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
#Maryland Gov. Wes Moore faced Dan Cox in yesterday’s gubernatorial debate. Here are five big takeaways from CNS's Charlotte Ormond, Joe Wicke and Calista Sybrant: cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/06/g...
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Governor’s debate sparks tensions over higher costs, Trump policies and Key Bridge
Candidates sparred over key issues in Maryland, including tax cuts, data centers and affordability in Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
CNS's Charlotte Ormond was there at today's debate between #Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and his Republican opponent Dan Cox. Here's her update. 👇️ 📺️ Watch the debate tonight at 7 p.m. on MPT, NBC4 and WBAL-TV. 🔗 Follow CNS or visit cnsmaryland.org for more.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Gov. Wes Moore and Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox will face off Tuesday in a televised debate four weeks ahead of Election Day. The one-hour debate will air at 7 p.m. on MPT and elsewhere. CNS's Joe Wicke has what you need to know: cnsmaryland.org/2026/10/02/m...
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Maryland candidates for governor set to debate: Here’s what you should know.
Gov. Wes Moore and his GOP opponent Dan Cox are expected to spar over issues, including affordability, redistricting and data centers, in Tuesday’s debate.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
State and business leaders promoted the growth of quantum computing companies in #Maryland at the opening of Microsoft’s new quantum center in Riverdale last week. Story by Charlotte Ormond: cnsmaryland.org/2026/09/29/q...
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The House passed a Russia sanctions bill last week, giving President Trump expanded tariff powers targeting buyers of Russian energy. 58 Democrats joined Republicans in support. 📰 Story by Rhiannon Evans: cnsmaryland.org/2026/09/17/h...
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House votes to give Trump broad Russia sanction powers — with the support of some Maryland Democrats
Maryland House Democrats vote in favor of a bill to impose sweeping sanctions on Russia.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🗳️ With midterms weeks away, the fight for control over over voting regulations wages on. The Supreme Court blocked mail-ballot restrictions while the senate advanced a bill that would require valid photo identification. Story by Claire Huss: cnsmaryland.org/2026/09/17/t...
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
🚨 NEW INVESTIGATION As sports betting is normalized, college players have become targets of aggrieved bettors, according to a four-month investigation from The Shirley Povich Center and Howard Center @merrillcollege.bsky.social. 📱🏀 More here: cnsmaryland.org/sports-betti...
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Sports Betting and Athlete Harassment: Wagers on players, not teams, are threatening safety in college sports
This four-month investigation explores the ubiquity of prop betting and betting on individual athletes and the ways that players are targets of aggrieved gamblers.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
A year ago, Western #Maryland faced the flood. Now it faces the cost. ✍️ 📸 Story and photos by William Hammann: cnsmaryland.org/2026/06/15/a...
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A year ago, Western Maryland faced the flood. Now it faces the cost.
WESTERNPORT, Maryland– As floods ripped through parts of Western Maryland 13 months ago, cars floated down streets, sewer lines were torn open and people couldn’t get into their own homes. Allegany…
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
NEW INVESTIGATION: When ICE arrests you, what happens to your car? CNS reporter Haley Parsley explores what happens to abandoned “ghost cars.” Full story here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/06/01/w...
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When ICE arrests you, what happens to your car?
In Maryland, abandoned “ghost cars” become collateral damage in ICE’s deportation mission.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
#Maryland has the 11th most electric vehicle charging ports per 100,000 residents in the nation, but the lack of a truly widespread charging network still poses a challenge to the state’s climate goals. Story by Razak Diallo ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/27/m...
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Maryland has more EV chargers than ever – but they’re not everywhere
Public electric vehicle charging in Maryland has expanded dramatically in the past decade, but those opportunities are not spread evenly across the state.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
President #Trump was never a stranger to religious messaging in his politics. But in his second term, he and his allies have wholly embraced it. Story by Stella Garner ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/28/h...
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How religion has become a focal point of the second Trump administration
The president isn’t afraid to continue pushing the envelope when it comes to mixing politics and religion—sparking criticism from religious leaders, including the Pope.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
It's an honor to receive this recognition. At @cnsmd.bsky.social, we give emerging journalists hands-on experience and produce high-quality coverage of the issues that matter most. It's how we #DoGood and this funding will help us do more of it. Thank you #UMD.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
U.S. lawmakers are questioning whether national forces are prepared to respond to growing cooperation between China, Russia, North Korea and Iran. The collaborating nations have been informally labeled the “Axis of Autocracy.” Story by Ryan Bowie ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/27/a...
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As “axis of autocracy” takes shape, U.S. faces strain on two fronts
Lawmakers questioned senior military officials on growing coordination among China, Russia and North Korea and the impact of the Iran conflict on Indo-Pacific strategy
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner ended abruptly Saturday when loud bangs erupted outside the ballroom, causing panic among attendees and sending them diving under tables for cover. CNSwas there and has the full story here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/25/s...
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Shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner, Trump rushed to safety
WASHINGTON – The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner ended abruptly Saturday when loud bangs erupted outside the ballroom, causing panic among attendees and sending them diving und…
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Among the highlights is the Utility RELIEF Act, which aims to reduce energy costs and provide #Maryland residents some relief with rising bills. cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/14/g...
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
“We just did a lot of really good stuff this session,” Sen. William Smith, D-Montgomery, said. “I call it the ‘Sneaky Big Deal Year’ because a lot of the stuff didn’t garner a lot of the press attention..." cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/14/g...
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Gov. Moore signs bills into law after legislators scrambled to get them over the finish line
The Maryland General Assembly wrapped up the legislative session with hundreds of bills, including some aimed at affordability and accountability.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
The day after the Maryland legislative session ended, Gov. Wes Moore signed 146 bills into law. Read more about those bills here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/14/g...
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Last Friday, the Maryland Transit Administration offered complimentary rides throughout Baltimore in honor of 410 Day, sponsored by the Orioles. As gas prices continue to climb, many residents made use of it. Story and photos by Ryan Bowie ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/12/b...
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
#Baltimore’s port had a banner year. What raked in the most cash? Check out this data story by Ijeoma Opara: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/b...
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Baltimore’s port had a banner year. What raked in the most cash?
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Automobiles and light trucks alone accounted for about 30% of revenue that the Port of Baltimore generated in 2025. Although the port has consistently been a top U.S. automobile…
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Media outlets such as CNN and Fox News published similar poll results on what Americans thought about the U.S.-Iran conflict. Read the story by Tiasia Saunders: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/p...
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Polls Show Majority of Americans Disapprove of Iran Conflict as Trump Defends War in Address
COLLEGE PARK, Md. –Multiple national polls show most Americans oppose U.S military involvement in Iran, a stark contrast to President Donald Trump’s national address on April 1, which cast t…
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Multiple national polls show most Americans oppose U.S military involvement in Iran, a stark contrast to President Donald Trump’s national address on April 1, which cast the conflict as progressing toward success.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
#Maryland’s majority Democratic legislature braced for the federal ramp up of immigration enforcement this session, introducing a flurry of immigration and citizenship-related bills. Read the story by Aline Behar Kado: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/m...
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Maryland braces for increased immigration enforcement with dozens of bills
In the midst of ICE crackdowns across the country, Maryland lawmakers introduced more immigration bills this session than in the past 15 years.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris is a long-term incumbent, but Democrats think they can beat him in 2026. Ben Messinger has the story: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/u...
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U.S. Rep. Andy Harris is a long-term incumbent, but Democrats think they can beat him in 2026
(WASHINGTON)–Democrats running for Congress in Maryland’s 1st District are less focused on their primary opponents right now than on the incumbent they want to face in the fall – Republican U.S. Re…
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
President Trump’s proposal for a 90,000 square foot ballroom will move to Congress after the National Capital Planning Commission gave its approval during a hearing last week. Read the story by Sanya Wason: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/02/c...
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Commission sends White House ballroom project to Congress for consideration
(WASHINGTON)–President Donald Trump’s proposal for a 90,000 square foot ballroom will move to Congress after the National Capital Planning Commission gave its approval during a Thursday heari…
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Maryland House speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk said there's still work to do in the days remaining in her first session. The 59-year-old made history as the first Afro-Latina and second woman in that role. Read the story by Rhiannon Evans: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/h...
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House Speaker Peña-Melnyk says she’s aiming to “meet the moment.”
Peña-Melnyk said there’s more to do before the session ends: ‘We’re trying to make sure that when we leave here and adjourn, the people are in a better place.’
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that changes the landscape of college sports. Max Schaeffer has the story: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/06/p...
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President Trump issues executive order to change the landscape of college sports
(WASHINGTON)–Major changes could be coming to American college sports after President Donald Trump issued an executive order allowing college athletes only a five-year-window to compete and limitin…
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
#Baltimore, known for consistently having one of the highest homicide rates in the country, has seen a steep drop in homicides in recent years, as seen in the graphic below. cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/31/w...
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Violent crimes in #Washington, D.C. and #Baltimore City decreased by 60% and 21%, respectively, since 2015, according to a Capital News Service analysis. Read the data story by Stella Canino-Quiñones and Clay Ludwig: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/31/w...
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Why is crime down in D.C. and Baltimore? The answer isn’t simple
Total violent crimes — homicide, rape, aggravated assault and robbery — in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore City decreased by 60% and 21%, respectively, since 2015, according to a Capital News Servic…
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Disability rights advocates have been traveling to Annapolis for weeks to rally against proposed DDA funding cuts included in the state’s $70.8 billion operating budget. Read the story by Irit Skulnik: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/02/a...
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Advocates rally against disability services cuts as budget heads to Gov. Moore
Gov. Moore’s proposed budget would cut $126 million from the Developmental Disabilities Administration, a move advocates warn will harm thousands of Marylanders.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
#Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's job approval rating slipped below 50% for the first time since he was elected more than three years ago, according to a new UMBC poll. Read the story by Sam Gauntt: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/01/g...
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Gov. Moore’s job performance approval dips below 50% in latest UMBC poll
Among the respondents, 48% approved of the job Moore is doing, 42% disapproved and 9% said they weren’t sure.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
#Maryland Del. Deni Taveras wants the state to require that some new school buses have lap and shoulder seat belts, a fight she’s been waging for years. Read the story by Alexander Taylor: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/27/w...
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‘We could lose a life, God forbid:’ Lawmaker pushes to add seat belts to some new school buses
Del. Deni Taveras, D-Prince George’s, said the bill she reintroduced could better protect students on Maryland’s roads. Opponents worry about the cost.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Top officials in college sports are stepping up their push for federal changes that would help athletes play longer – and make more money – at the collegiate level. #NCAA Read the story by Max Schaeffer: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/30/i...
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Inside the NCAA appeal to Trump on player eligibility
Top officials in college sports are stepping up their push this spring for federal changes that would help them deal with the growing crowd of athletes who want to play longer – and make more money…
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
#Maryland lawmakers marked the second anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse this week, wearing orange ribbons, remembering victims on the House floor and visiting the site of the tragedy. Read the story by Andrew Mollenauer: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/27/m...
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Maryland lawmakers commemorate second anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse
Gov. Wes Moore and others laid a wreath Thursday at the site of the Key Bridge collapse to honor the six construction workers killed there two years ago.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
On #Maryland Day, residents gathered in Annapolis to plant a genetic copy of the state's original 400-year-old Liberty Tree. Read the story by Sam Gauntt and Ian Ferris: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/25/l...
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Liberty Tree planting, local food vendors mark Maryland Day celebrations in Annapolis
Conservationists, politicians and local residents gathered to plant a scion of the original tulip poplar, which once towered over St John’s College’s campus.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Gas prices in the U.S. have risen by 33% since the start of the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran. Data reporter Ijeoma Opara has the details: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/26/u...
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U.S. gas prices rise as war disrupts oil market
Gas prices in the U.S. have risen by 33% since the start of the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
An effort by House Republicans to temporarily pause Maryland’s state gas tax failed Wednesday as oil prices across the country continue to soar. Read the story by Alexander Taylor and Andrew Mollenauer: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/25/h...
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U.S. gas prices rise as war disrupts oil market
Gas prices in the U.S. have risen by 33% since the start of the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Hate it when drivers don’t remove ice from their cars? The bipartisan “Clear Before You Drive Act” would require people to clear snow and ice off their vehicles before operating or towing them. Read the full story by Ian Ferris: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/13/m...
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Maryland lawmakers aim to make removing ice from cars more than a ‘common courtesy’
Lawmakers are considering a bipartisan bill that would require people to remove snow and ice from their vehicles before driving.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
#Maryland Sen. Jim Rosapepe, D-Prince George’s and Anne Arundel, introduced the “Local Newspapers for Maryland Communities Act of 2026,’’ which would mandate increased advertising revenue from the state to local publications. Read more by Andrew Mollenauer: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/13/l...
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‘Local news is a plus for society’: Maryland lawmakers champion community outlets
Politicians and experts caution that the lack of local media could leave Marylanders without reliable information about their communities.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
We are looking for your pictures and memories from #CamdenYards as part of a new project on #Orioles history. ⚾️🧢📸 The project from the Povich Center @merrillcollege.bsky.social covers the stadium's creation and connection to #Baltimore. Share here ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/11/l... #Birdland
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We’re looking for your Camden Yards photos and memories
We are looking for your pictures and memories from Camden Yards and Memorial Stadium as part of an upcoming project on Orioles history.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
#Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would require businesses to accept cash payments for purchases less than $300, a move that supporters said keeps the economy open to all. Irit Skulnik gives us the details here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/12/c...
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‘Cash is the staple of our country’: Maryland lawmaker pushes for businesses to accept cash
Advocates for low-income consumers support legislation that would require businesses to accept cash, removing some barriers for people to buy what they need.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
The “King of the World” statue at the National Mall is the latest in a years long string of statues mocking the president and his supporters. Read the story by @stellainthenews here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/14/t...
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TV, tiki torches and Trump: A timeline of D.C. protest art
The “King of the World” statue at the National Mall is the latest in a yearslong string of statues mocking the president and his supporters.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Despite high-profile support for Maryland’s proposed congressional redistricting plan, the effort is stalled in the Senate and has an unclear path forward. What can we expect next? Sam Gauntt gives us the details here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/06/w...
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Maryland’s leading energy producer – the Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center – is growing. But concerns about nuclear energy remain. Read more by Aamaly Hossain: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/09/m...
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Maryland’s main energy producer is growing — but concerns about nuclear energy remain
The growth plans at Calvert Cliffs show nuclear energy’s role in strengthening the clean-energy supply, but they collide with environmental concerns.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
A spokesperson from Park Police maintained that the agency does not conduct immigration-related stops or arrests. Dive deeper into the findings here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/11/p...
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
“I think it’s obvious they’re profiling,” said Austin Rose, an attorney at the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights. “They pull over a work truck, assuming it’s going to be a Latino man … That’s the basis for what they’re doing.” cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/11/p...
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
The incident showed up in a review of court records that found at least ten arrests of immigrants by ICE in operations that involved Park Police. @CNSmd and @HowardCenterUMD also found that some arrests were of workers traveling in commercial vehicles.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
NEW INVESTIGATION: A pool maintenance man got stopped by the U.S. Park Police, but it was ICE agents who scanned his driver’s license and arrested him on the spot. It wasn't an isolated incident. Read the story by Haley Parsley here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/11/p...
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How the Park Police are helping ICE carry out deportation efforts
(WASHINGTON) – U.S. Park Police tailed a man while he commuted home from work – but when he stopped to get some water, ICE showed up and took him away. A pool maintenance man got stopped by the Par…
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
#Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday to obtain records for an investigation into what he called “inhumane” conditions at a federal immigration holding facility in Baltimore. Read more by Aline Behar Kado: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/10/a...
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Attorney General files a lawsuit for records to investigate conditions at Baltimore immigration facility
The Attorney General asked in the lawsuit that ICE and the Department of Homeland Security be ordered to turn over records about conditions at the facility.
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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Every #Maryland lawmaker in Congress, with the exception of sole Republican @RepAndyHarrisMD, has openly questioned the actions of the #TrumpAdministration on Iran. Read the reporting by Stella Garner: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/04/h...
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