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    HBCU advocates: Proposed doctoral program at Towson University violates 2021 legal settlement
    The group says a proposed program in business analytics at Towson University “duplicates a well-established, functionally identical business analytics administration program at Morgan State University.”
    Towson University campus
    John Angelos sought additional $300 million, use of parking lots for development in lease stalemate
    Angelos sought $300 million in additional public funding and use of the parking lots at Camden Yards to spur development, according to sources.
    A screengrab from an Orioles video shows Gov. Wes Moore, left, standing next to Orioles CEO John Angelos at Truist Park in Atlanta.
    Grandpa, what did you do during the Trump wars?
    It feels as if we’ve all been living in Donald Trump’s head since the day he came down that golden escalator at Trump Tower to announce a run for the White House in 2015. If he sees it as a war, maybe it is one.
    Gramps, tell me what did you do in the Trump wars?
    Baltimore closed at least 30 schools in 10 years. More people are asking if that makes sense.
    In some Baltimore neighborhoods, where schoolhouses may be among the last stable anchors left, the decision to close one can feel like a death knell. And for some parents and advocates, closing lower-enrolled schools while leaving overpopulated ones intact can send a message about a neighborhood’s value.
    Steuart Hill Academic Academy in Baltimore on Monday, May 15, 2023.
    As opioid settlement cash flows into Maryland, Baltimore gets nothing. That’s on purpose.
    As counties start to see millions trickling in from the state opioid settlement totaling $400 million, Baltimore bides its time in hopes of a larger payout. Will the gamble pay off?
    Illustration showing state of Maryland full of prescription pills and dollar bills, with exception of Baltimore City, which is drawn in red with a large black question mark.
    Mastercard shut down debit card cannabis purchases. Why that could put dispensaries at risk.
    Cash is still king in the cannabis industry.
    A customer counts out cash to pay for their cannabis at Far & Dotter on July 1, 2023, the first day of recreational cannabis legalization in Maryland
    Why aren’t people of color getting more home loans in Maryland? Advocates are pushing for changes
    In Maryland, Black and Latino applicants were denied home loans at a rate 1.6 times higher than white applicants, according to data from the National Community Reinvestment Coalition from 2018 to 2020. In the city of Baltimore, Black applicants were rejected 2.1 times more than white applicants.
    Maryland would not be the first to enact a state-level Community Reinvestment Act. Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Illinois have extended their own regulations to non-banks and credit unions.
    Maryland cannabis sales top $87.4 million in first full month of recreational sales
    The Maryland Cannabis Administration anticipates the industry will reap $600 million in retail sales during the first year of recreational cannabis legalization.
    Inside Far & Dotter, Lloyd Wilkins looks at the products on July 1, 2023, Maryland’s first day of recreational cannabis legalization.
    The bridge that was too short was also too straight
    The State Highway Administration began repairing the bridge over the rail line in Halethorpe in 2018. It was slated to be completed in the summer of 2021, and it has now been delayed to winter of 2024.
    A view of the Route 1 bridge that crosses over the CSX Transportation rail line in Halethorpe, as seen on Monday, May 22, 2023.
    Banner political notes: Baltimore County Police keep a tight grip on records; Baltimore public housing list reopening
    Under a county executive administration that bills itself the “most transparent” in Baltimore County’s history, Police Department officials have closed ranks around public information.
    Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
    U.S. Army veteran tapped to run Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
    Retired Col. John Lombardi takes the reins months after the state chose a new health care service provider. Gov. Wes Moore’s administration fired the previous contractor over findings of longstanding abuse and neglect suffered by residents.
    Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
    Biden nominates former Maryland Gov. O’Malley to lead Social Security Administration
    If confirmed by the Senate, O’Malley will oversee around 60,000 administration employees at the Woodlawn headquarters. The agency administers federal retirement, disability and family benefits programs and enrolls people in Medicare health coverage.
    Martin O'Malley, wearing a dark suit and tie, holds his hand up in front of himself as he speaks.
    Maryland hemp businesses sue governor, cannabis administration over new law
    Maryland hemp businesses file lawsuit against governor and state agencies over THC concentration limits in hemp-derived products, claiming it will put them out of business.
    A customer counts out cash to pay for cannabis at Far & Dotter on July 1, 2023, the first day of recreational cannabis legalization in Maryland
    Wes Moore is on the road to everywhere, so I followed along
    We already elected Wes Moore, a historic accomplishment that made him the first Black governor of this state and the youngest current governor of any state. So, who is he trying to win over with a relentless travel schedule? What’s the purpose of all this roaming, racking up enough miles to cross Maryland four times over?
    Surrounded by members of his cabinet, Gov. Wes Moore talks to reporters at Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area on Thursday, July 20, 2023 after announcing a change in state policy on Chesapeake Bay Clean up.
    Letters: Gov. Moore’s Economic Council a win for competitiveness
    Maryland's new Economic Council will help the state do a better job of attracting businesses and helping them to become more competitive, says Delali Dzirasa, CEO of Fearless, a digital services firm based in Baltimore.
    Gov. Wes Moore’s announcement of the creation of the Maryland Economic Council means the state will be finding ways to boost the competitiveness of Maryland companies, says Delali Dzirasa, CEO of Fearless, a Baltimore digital services firm.
    Banner political notes: Cannabis social equity leader; O’Malley portraits unveiled; members named to water and higher ed panels; Olszewski taps former MDE secretary
    Just over two weeks since the legal sales of recreational cannabis began, Gov. Wes Moore on Monday announced his pick to lead the state agency responsible for ensuring Maryland’s cannabis industry includes entrepreneurs from communities harmed by marijuana prohibition.
    Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
    Gov. Wes Moore outlines new approach to Chesapeake Bay cleanup
    Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday announced that Maryland would be the first state to respond to a recent study pointing out roadblocks to faster progress on cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay.
    Gov. Wes Moore introduces a new focus for Chesapeake Bay clean-up efforts during an event at the Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area in Queenstown.
    FBI concludes investigation into shooting death of Roy McGrath and refers case to prosecutors
    A spokesman for the FBI’s Knoxville Field Office confirmed Thursday that agents concluded the investigation and referred the findings to local and federal prosecutors for review.
    Roy McGrath FBI wanted poster.
    Gov. Moore and his family get a Vogue moment
    The prominent placement in a national magazine is likely to boost Moore’s already-rising star in the political world. Among those quoted in the article praising Moore: former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and MSNBC host Joy Reid.
    Gov. Wes Moore laughs during an interview with The Baltimore Banner in his office on June 29, 2023, at the Maryland State House.
    State treasurer: ‘Too much foot-dragging’ on Orioles lease negotiations
    “They owe it to the state and the taxpayers,” Maryland Treasurer Dereck Davis said Wednesday at a meeting of the Board of Public Works, pressing for answers on lease negotiations between the Orioles and the Maryland Stadium Authority.
    There’s been little word about progress on a lease for the Baltimore Orioles to remain at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, which is frustrating state Treasurer Dereck Davis.
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