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Youngkin’s New Clean Energy Plan Features Nuclear Power

Youngkin’s New Clean Energy Plan Features Nuclear Power

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin called Monday for expanding nuclear power generation in Virginia, reevaluating a recent clean energy law celebrated by environmentalists, and restoring greater authority to state regulators who oversee the state’s powerful utilities.Read more

Press Release: Gov. Hogan Announces Nearly $32 Million in Affordable Rental Housing Awards

Press Release: Gov. Hogan Announces Nearly $32 Million in Affordable Rental Housing Awards

Governor Larry Hogan today announced nearly $32 million in project awards through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) 2022 application round for federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and state Rental Housing Funds. Funds have been awarded to 12 projects as part of the competitive round. Nine additional noncompetitive awards were made through the Multifamily Bond Program, bringing the total awards to 21. These awards will result in the creation or preservation of 1,340 high quality, energy-efficient, affordable rental units.Read more

White House: New Rule will Show ‘True Cost’ of Plane Tickets

White House: New Rule will Show ‘True Cost’ of Plane Tickets

President Joe Biden will announce a new initiative Monday that would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets — including baggage and change fees — before they buy, as the White House continues to search for ways to lower costs for Americans amid persistently high inflation.Read more

Maryland Announces Settlement with Kushner-Owned Company

Maryland Announces Settlement with Kushner-Owned Company

A property management company owned by the family of former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has agreed to pay a $3.25 million civil penalty and restitution to settle a 2019 lawsuit in Maryland over allegations of charging tenants illegal fees and failing to maintain properties, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Friday.Read more

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Press Release: Gov. Hogan Announces Nearly $32 Million in Affordable Rental Housing Awards

Press Release: Gov. Hogan Announces Nearly $32 Million in Affordable Rental Housing Awards

Governor Larry Hogan today announced nearly $32 million in project awards through the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) 2022 application round for federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and state Rental Housing Funds. Funds have been awarded to 12 projects as part of the competitive round. Nine additional noncompetitive awards were made through the Multifamily Bond Program, bringing the total awards to 21. These awards will result in the creation or preservation of 1,340 high quality, energy-efficient, affordable rental units.Continue Reading

White House: New Rule will Show ‘True Cost’ of Plane Tickets

White House: New Rule will Show ‘True Cost’ of Plane Tickets

President Joe Biden will announce a new initiative Monday that would eventually allow consumers to see a more complete price on airline tickets — including baggage and change fees — before they buy, as the White House continues to search for ways to lower costs for Americans amid persistently high inflation.Continue Reading

Maryland Announces Settlement with Kushner-Owned Company

Maryland Announces Settlement with Kushner-Owned Company

A property management company owned by the family of former President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has agreed to pay a $3.25 million civil penalty and restitution to settle a 2019 lawsuit in Maryland over allegations of charging tenants illegal fees and failing to maintain properties, Attorney General Brian Frosh announced Friday.Continue Reading

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