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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

News from July 2025

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Virginia man pleads guilty to federal swatting charges

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 21, 2025

Evan Strauss, a 27-year-old resident of Moneta, Virginia, has pled guilty to several federal charges including conspiracy, cyberstalking, interstate threatening communications, and threats to damage or destroy by means of fire and explosives.

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Rep. Glenn Ivey addresses House GOP cuts and community outreach

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 21, 2025

Rep. Glenn Ivey commented on congressional budget decisions affecting public programs and encouraged youth involvement through his advisory board as seen in posts dated July 18 and July 21, respectively.

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Maryland receives $660.1 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q1

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 21, 2025

The VA issued 1,373 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maryland during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Maryland's Complete Streets Initiative wins AASHTO award for safety

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 19, 2025

The Maryland Department of Transportation's Model Complete Streets Initiative has been recognized with a 2025 America's Transportation Award by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

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Common Cause Maryland criticizes county executive's role in inspector general selection

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 18, 2025

Baltimore, MD – Common Cause Maryland has expressed strong disapproval of Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier’s involvement in the final round of interviews for Inspector General candidates.

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Steny Hoyer addresses disability rights, student achievement, and economic policy in recent posts

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 18, 2025

U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer used his social media platform between July 17-18, 2025 to discuss disability rights advocacy, recognize student achievement during Black History Month, and critique recent GOP economic policies.

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VA home loan amount averages $492,485 in Maryland for Q1

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 17, 2025

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

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Steny Hoyer addresses transportation equity and commemorates John Lewis in recent posts

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 17, 2025

U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer marked key anniversaries and policy priorities through several tweets posted on July 17, 2025.

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Rep. Glenn Ivey reflects on John Lewis legacy and addresses Congress’ fiscal role

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 17, 2025

Rep. Glenn Ivey commemorated five years since John Lewis's death while discussing Congressional budget powers and shifts in U.S. foreign policy spending via social media posts dated July 17, 2025.

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El Salvadorian national pleads guilty to illegal re-entry into United States

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 17, 2025

Edwin Armando Sanchez-Montiel, a 33-year-old from El Salvador, has pled guilty to illegally re-entering the United States after a previous felony conviction for accessory after the fact to first-degree murder.

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Rep. Glenn Ivey discusses tariffs, law enforcement funding in recent posts

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 16, 2025

Rep. Glenn Ivey shared updates on business concerns over tariffs, legislative events, and law enforcement funding across three tweets posted between July 15-16, 2025.

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Steny Hoyer marks ADA anniversary and comments on staff loss

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 16, 2025

The article summarizes recent posts by Steny Hoyer between July 14-16, including his tribute following the death of Terrance Taylor and activities marking the ADA's anniversary.

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Baltimore man faces charges for assaulting postal worker with knife

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 16, 2025

A federal grand jury has indicted Jamie Paul Taylor, 47, from Baltimore, Maryland, for allegedly assaulting a United States Postal Service letter carrier.

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Four MS-13 members indicted on racketeering conspiracy linked to three murders

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 16, 2025

Baltimore, Maryland – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland has unsealed an indictment against four members of the Centrales Locos Salvatruchas (CLS) clique of MS-13 in Baltimore.

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MS-13 members charged with RICO conspiracy in Maryland

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 15, 2025

Three alleged members of the MS-13 gang have appeared in the District of Maryland, facing charges related to a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) conspiracy involving murder and drug trafficking.

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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.