The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is proud to announce its 130th anniversary this month, marking a significant milestone as the oldest State…
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Board of Public Works Approves More Than $3.6 Billion in Funding for Projects Across Maryland
By The Citizen on October 7, 2024
Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman joined Gov. Wes Moore and Treasurer Dereck Davis for Wednesday’s Board of Public Works meeting to approve more than $3.6 billion…
Fall Wildlife Activity Increases Maryland Drivers’ Collision Risk
By The Citizen on October 7, 2024
Deer mating season is right around the corner, and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds motorists to be vigilant. The shortening of day length, called the…
Maryland U.S. Attorneys Office Reach Agreement with Maryland State Police to Resolve Allegations of Race, Gender Discrimination in Trooper Hiring Process
By The Citizen on October 7, 2024
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement with the Maryland Department of State Police…
Governor Moore Announces Debt Cancellation for Mandatory, Parole and Administrative Release Supervision and Drug Testing Fees
By The Citizen on October 4, 2024
Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services will cancel the debt for outstanding mandatory, parole, and administrative release…
Maryland State Police Participating In National Drug Take Back Day 2024
By The Citizen on October 4, 2024
The Maryland State Police are participating in the 27th National Drug Take Back Day as part of the ongoing fight against opioid addiction. Police urge people…
Why Panic-Buying Toilet Paper During the Port Strike is Unnecessary
By The Citizen on October 2, 2024
As news of a major port strike across the U.S. hits the headlines, people are panic-buying toilet paper, flooding social media with reports of empty…
Rescheduling of Marijuana: DEA’s Proposed Rulemaking and Hearing
By The Citizen on September 30, 2024
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), a part of the Department of Justice, has announced a public hearing regarding a significant change in how marijuana is…
Maryland’s Small Game and Wild Turkey Seasons Provide Abundant Fall Hunting Opportunities
By The Citizen on September 24, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that squirrel, rabbit, fall turkey, and other small game seasons are either underway or set to open in the coming weeks. Some…
Fall 2024 Trout Stocking to Begin Across Maryland
By The Citizen on September 24, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin fall trout stocking in early October as soon as water levels and temperatures are acceptable for…
Maryland Office of the Comptroller Releases FY 2024 Closeout Report
By The Citizen on September 16, 2024
The Maryland Office of the Comptroller today released the Close Report for the 2024 Fiscal Year (FY 2024) that shows a General Fund recorded balance of…
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Beaches Forced to Close Due to Medical Waste Washing Ashore
By The Citizen on September 15, 2024
Assateague State Park, along with other beaches along the Maryland coast, is experiencing a significant amount of medical waste washing onshore. Access to the ocean…
Keep Maryland Beautiful 2024-25 Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
By The Citizen on September 12, 2024
The Maryland Departments of Natural Resources, Transportation, and Agriculture, along with the Chesapeake Bay Trust, are partnering to accept applications for this year’s Keep Maryland Beautiful…
Justice Department Announces More Than $690 Million in Violence Against Women Act Funding
By The Citizen on September 12, 2024
Today, the Justice Department announced the awards of over $690 million in grant funding administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This funding…
‘Women on the Water’ Fishing and Boating Workshop Offered September 26, 2024
By The Citizen on September 12, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is hosting “Women on the Water,” a free introductory workshop on boating and fishing for women and girls aged…