Jury convicts pair tied to $13M fake transit charity that never left the drivewayThe United States Department of Justice announced two conviction in a $13 million federal program fraud scheme.Baltimore News3d agoWhole story →BuildJusticetransit charity fraud convictions
Federal judge weighs temporary halt to Big Bend border barrier work at El Paso hearingEl Paso federal judge orders injunction stopping border barrier work in/near Big Bend National Park as DHS lawsuit proceeds. Opponents rally outside courthouse; CBP pause continues, project not canceled.Baltimore News3d agoWhole story →JusticeSecuritybig bend border barrier hearing
Senate's top party leaders point fingers after data center bill failsThe Ratepayer Protection Act, which passed with the support of all but three House votes, fell short in the face of obstruction by Senate Democrats.Baltimore News4d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetHR 9340senate rejects hr 9340
Bipartisan Senate duo puts forward bills aimed at increasing data center transparencyRepublican Senator John Curtis and his Democratic colleague Lisa Blunt Rochester are introducing legislation on the facilities' impacts.Baltimore News4d agoWhole story →TechnologyPlanetLisa Blunt Rochesterdata center transparency bills
Lawmakers eye new EV taxes to fund Maryland bridges, roads, highwaysSome Maryland drivers could be charged based on how many miles they travel as lawmakers confront a growing problem: The gas tax that has long helped pay for theBaltimore News5d agoWhole story →BuildEconomymaryland transportation funding
Republicans look for late wins in Congress as midterm races tightenThe Senate is voting on several pieces of legislation sponsored by vulnerable Republican incumbents as the party tries to show voters they are addressing theirBaltimore News6d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyHR 9340midterm election push
