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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Maryland declines from Q4 FY2023 to Q1 FY2024

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 30, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Maryland during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $462,205, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Which type of Maryland companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q1?

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 29, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 18 inspections at 18 Food and Cosmetics companies from Maryland in the first quarter of 2024.

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America First Legal: ‘There is no reason for a foreign national to be on’ Maryland voter rolls

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 28, 2024

America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Maryland Secretary of State Susan Lee, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.

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Calls for transparency in planning PG County special election

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 26, 2024

Following former Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin's resignation, the Council is considering CR-060-2024 to determine the manner of the special election. No details have been provided on when they plan to adopt the resolution or whether a public hearing will be held.

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Common Cause Maryland calls for transparency in PG County special election planning

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 26, 2024

Following former Prince George’s County Council member Mel Franklin’s resignation, the Council is considering CR-060-2024 to determine the manner of the special election. No details have been provided on when they plan to adopt the resolution or whether they plan to hold a public hearing.

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Maryland secures $4.6 million in public pension contributions in 2022

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 24, 2024

In 2022, Maryland had received $4.6 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Analysis: Maryland among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 20, 2024

Arizona is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Maryland State Wire found.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Maryland declines from 2022 to 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Maryland in the fiscal year 2023 was $474,166, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA purchase loan amount in Maryland increases from 2021 to 2022

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 19, 2024

The average VA purchase loan amount for Maryland in the fiscal year 2022 was $475,638, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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DC doctor: When dealing with facial pain ‘balloon sinus dilation can be a permanent fix'

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 18, 2024

Facial pain, one of the most common symptoms of chronic sinusitis, is an uncomfortable condition that can lead to other unfortunate side effects. According to Dr. Manish Khanna of Capitol Breathe Free, facial pain could be helped with balloon sinuplasty.

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Earnings on Maryland's public pension investments increase to $3.7 million in 2022

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 17, 2024

The earnings on investments for Maryland public pensions went up from $3 million in 2021 to $3.7 million in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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How many bank failures happened in Maryland since 2012?

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 13, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, four of which occurred in Maryland.

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American Principles Project President: Girls’ sports, private spaces ‘should be protected from cradle to the grave’

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project said states like Maryland need to to protect girls’ sports teams and access to private spaces at every level of education, not just college.

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Maryland listed as one of 25 states permitting boys in girls’ high school sports

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Maryland State Wire shows that Maryland is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Maryland ranks no. 48 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Maryland secured the forty-eight position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 57%.

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FDA conducted lowest number of inspections on Drugs companies in Maryland during May

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Drugs company from Maryland in May.

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In Maryland, 236 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 2, 2024

Maryland registered 236 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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In 2022, Maryland pension holdings total $92.6 million

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Maryland had $92.6 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Inflation in Maryland outpaces national average as of May 2024

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Maryland experienced a 21.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Maryland companies were under most scrutiny during May?

By Maryland State Wire | Jun 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Maryland in May.