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Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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Rep. Glenn Ivey addresses education policy changes and honors community leadership

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 15, 2025

Rep. Glenn Ivey used recent social media posts dated July 14-15, 2025 to address federal education decisions under the Trump Administration, support local youth programs alongside community leaders like @arr2four, and honor civil rights icon John...

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Maryland employers during 2024?

By T. N. Stoner | Jul 14, 2025

In 2024, 13,159 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in Maryland, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employers Data Hub.

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VA provides 12.8% fewer home purchase loans in Maryland in Q1

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 14, 2025

There were 1,665 VA home purchases in Maryland in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2025, totaling $856.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rep. Glenn Ivey addresses tariffs, veterans’ commemoration and TPS changes for Afghans

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 14, 2025

Rep. Glenn Ivey used recent social media posts dated July 11 and July 14, 2025 to address tariff impacts on families, commemorate World War I soldiers from Prince George’s County at Bladensburg's Peace Cross Memorial with local leaders and...

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Maryland ranks 10th in total VA home loans during Q1

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 11, 2025

Maryland ranked 10th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 3,582 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rep. Glenn Ivey addresses federal uncertainty and local initiatives

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 10, 2025

Congressman Glenn Ivey shares insights on pressing issues from federal uncertainties to local partnerships in Maryland's 4th district through recent tweets dated July 9-10, emphasizing community support and labor rights advocacy

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Westminster man sentenced for drug trafficking and firearm crimes

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 10, 2025

Baltimore, Maryland – Rodney Gaines, a 35-year-old resident of Westminster, Maryland, has been sentenced to 23 years in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Adam B. Abelson delivered the sentence after a...

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steny hoyer addresses medicaid cuts, federal employee rights, and pay equity

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer recently expressed concerns over Medicaid cuts proposed by Republicans and actions affecting federal employees' rights following a Supreme Court decision.

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Chairman of Coalition for a Prosperous America on CATL IPO: 'Now BankofAmerica and JPMorgan made big $ on CATL IPO'

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 9, 2025

Zach Mottl, Chairman of the Coalition for a Prosperous America, said JPMorgan and Bank of America profited from CATL's IPO, urging Congress to prevent U.S. financial institutions from supporting entities linked to the Chinese Communist Party.

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New air traffic control tower underway at Martin State Airport

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 9, 2025

Martin State Airport has commenced the construction of a new air traffic control tower, aiming to replace its outdated facility built in 1942.

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Rep. Glenn Ivey addresses EPA employee leave and Supreme Court ruling

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 9, 2025

U.S. Congressman Glenn Ivey recently highlighted key issues involving EPA employee dissent against Trump's environmental policies and a Supreme Court decision affecting federal agency firings.

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Maryland small businesses face tax concerns amid steady optimism index

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 9, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index saw a slight decline in June, dropping by 0.2 points to 98.6, which remains above the long-term average of 98.

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Maryland ranked 9th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 8, 2025

With $492,485 in home loans issued, Maryland ranked ninth in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rep. Glenn Ivey raises concerns over immigration policy and trade strategy

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 8, 2025

U.S. Congressman Glenn Ivey recently criticized the current administration's handling of immigration detention facilities and trade policies through a series of tweets dated July 8, 2025.

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steny hoyer addresses texas floods and invasive species threat in maryland

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 8, 2025

Congressman Steny Hoyer expressed condolences for Texas flood victims while also addressing environmental threats from invasive species in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.

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Baltimore Museum of Art acquires 150 global artworks including local contributions

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 8, 2025

The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) has announced the acquisition of approximately 150 works by artists from around the world.

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Harford County manufacturer employee sentenced for role in $29M kickback scheme

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 7, 2025

Today, U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Eugene Andrew DiNoto, 54, of Bel Air, Maryland, to federal prison for his involvement in a $29 million embezzlement and kickback scheme.

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Rep. Glenn Ivey comments on national issues including Independence Day reflections

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 7, 2025

In recent tweets dated July 4 and July 7, Rep. Glenn Ivey shared reflections on American independence while criticizing legislative actions under former President Trump and extending sympathies towards flood victims in Texas

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Jamaican national pleads guilty to drug trafficking and illegal re-entry charges

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 7, 2025

Sarah Maud Jess, a 62-year-old Jamaican national residing in Capitol Heights, Maryland, has pled guilty to charges of distributing over 40 grams of fentanyl and illegal re-entry into the United States after being removed following an aggravated...

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Number of VA loans issued in Maryland increased by 89.3% from Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 5, 2025

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 3,582 home loans in Maryland, totaling $1.8 billion, during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.