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VA provides 3,582 home loans in Maryland totaling $1.8 billion in Q1

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 29, 2025

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

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Prince George’s County man sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl distribution

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 29, 2025

Roddrick Navara Shelby, a 48-year-old resident of Laurel, Maryland, has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl.

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Oxon Hill man convicted for illegal possession of ammunition

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 28, 2025

A federal jury has found Lester Massey, Jr., 42, of Oxon Hill, Maryland, guilty of illegally possessing ammunition.

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South Carolina man sentenced for embezzling over $1 million from Maryland business

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 28, 2025

A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 39 months in federal prison for his role in an embezzlement and identity theft scheme that caused losses exceeding $1.4 million.

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Registered sex offender sentenced to 37 years for exploiting two Maryland children

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 28, 2025

A federal judge has sentenced Harrison James Miller, 32, of Hagerstown, Maryland, to 37 years in prison followed by lifetime supervised release for sexually exploiting two children.

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VA provides 1,665 home purchase loans in Maryland in Q1

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 26, 2025

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

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Rep. Glenn Ivey raises concerns about national parks history and Medicaid challenges

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 24, 2025

Rep. Glenn Ivey used his official Twitter account on July 23-24, 2025 to address concerns about historical representation in national parks and discuss Medicaid's evolution alongside recent judicial decisions regarding Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

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Maryland man sentenced for fraud scheme involving pet sales

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 24, 2025

Judge Theodore D. Chuang has sentenced Anomah Ndonwi, a 32-year-old resident of Chillum, Maryland, to 30 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Maryland increases from Q4 2024 to Q1 2025

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 23, 2025

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Maryland in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 was $514,454, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Steny Hoyer criticizes GOP proposals on environment and foreign aid via social media posts

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 23, 2025

Steny Hoyer used Twitter on July 22-23, 2025 to oppose Republican-led funding bills affecting environmental protections and foreign aid.

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Prince George's man pleads guilty to CARES Act unemployment insurance fraud

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 23, 2025

Zakria Hussain, a 28-year-old resident of Prince George’s County, Maryland, has admitted guilt to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

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Steny Hoyer addresses congressional authority and GOP budget proposals on social media

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 22, 2025

U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer posted a series of messages between July 21-22 highlighting concerns about Congressional authority and Republican budget plans.

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Rep. Glenn Ivey addresses space caucus launch and criticizes GOP budget cuts

By Maryland State Wire | Jul 22, 2025

On July 22, Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland's 4th district discussed launching a new space caucus while voicing opposition to proposed Republican budget cuts targeting water infrastructure and domestic violence survivor support services.

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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.