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Nigerian national sentenced over $8 million federal emergency aid fraud

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow has sentenced Newton Ofioritse Jemide, a 47-year-old Nigerian national, to 41 months in federal prison for his involvement in a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal benefits.

Maryland man sentenced for intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

A Baltimore man, Freddie Anthony Curry, 54, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of fentanyl and cocaine.

Virginia man sentenced for unemployment insurance fraud scheme

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 1, 2025

Today, Alonzo Brown, a 27-year-old resident of Richmond, Virginia, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby to 45 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Maryland man receives decade-long sentence for fentanyl distribution conspiracy

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Today, Amos Oluremi Nureni, a 43-year-old resident of Laurel, Maryland, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison.

Maryland implements new tax changes impacting small businesses

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 30, 2025

Small business owners in Maryland will face new tax changes as of July 1, following the passage of the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) during the 2025 legislative session.

Average VA home loan amount in Maryland falls in Q1

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 29, 2025

The average VA home loan amount in Maryland during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $492,485, a 0.3% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maryland average $480,777 for Q1

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 26, 2025

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maryland for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 averaged $480,777, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Elkton man receives 30-year sentence for child exploitation crimes

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 26, 2025

A man from Elkton, Maryland, has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material.

Kelly O. Hayes reappointed as U.S. attorney for District of Maryland

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 25, 2025

Kelly O. Hayes has been reappointed as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland.

Miami man sentenced for $2.3 million COVID-19 benefits fraud

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 24, 2025

A Miami resident, David Godin, has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for his involvement in a $2.3 million COVID-19 unemployment insurance benefits fraud scheme. U.S. District Judge Matthew J. Maddox also imposed three years of...

VA Purchase Loans in Maryland average $512,083 for Q4 2024

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 24, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Maryland in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $512,083, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Restoration News faults Naval Academy over diversity focus, war readiness

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Restoration News has criticized U.S. Naval Academy leaders for allegedly prioritizing diversity quotas over combat preparedness.

WBFF Fox45 News reporter on new Maryland vehicle emission policy: 'Why do we test new cars? They rarely fail'

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Chris Papst, a reporter for WBFF Fox45 News, said that Maryland residents will face increased costs for vehicle emissions tests.

5 H-1B petitions filed by Management of Companies and Enterprises employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry in Maryland in 2024

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 23, 2025

Employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry based in Maryland submitted five H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.