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Baltimore City Council considers largest capital budget in 20 years

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At a time of economic uncertainty, Baltimore is considering a $932-million capital budget for the 2026 fiscal year, its largest investment in more than two decades. The capital budget includes $125 million in borrowed funds for housing, school projects and city parks — a political and financial gamble for Mayor Brandon Scott, taking on new debt while grappling with federal … [Read more...] about Baltimore City Council considers largest capital budget in 20 years

As electricity costs climb in Maryland, consumer advocates push back

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Already weary from winter’s escalating utility bills, Maryland consumers face another round of energy cost hikes starting next week, this time from rising electricity supply prices. The increases, which will show up mostly on the supply portion of customers’ electric bills, stem from an “unprecedented spike” in prices set by a “capacity auction” last year, Baltimore Gas and … [Read more...] about As electricity costs climb in Maryland, consumer advocates push back

Maryland charter schools warn of possible closures amid funding fight with districts

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Maryland’s charter schools are warning of possible closures as their leaders describe “dramatic” funding cuts since the rollout of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the state’s signature education reform plan. At the heart of a decades-long dispute is a conflict about how much money should flow to charter schools versus what can be withheld by traditional school districts … [Read more...] about Maryland charter schools warn of possible closures amid funding fight with districts