Maryland usa news today

Here are some of the top news stories from Maryland, USA, for today:

Local News

  1. Baltimore City Council Approves Budget: The Baltimore City Council has approved a $1.1 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes funding for police body cameras, affordable housing, and community programs. (Source: Baltimore Sun)
  2. Maryland Governor Signs Bill to Increase Minimum Wage: Governor Larry Hogan has signed a bill into law that will increase the minimum wage in Maryland to $15 per hour by 2025. (Source: WBAL-TV)
  3. Anne Arundel County Schools to Implement New Security Measures: Anne Arundel County Public Schools will implement new security measures, including metal detectors and increased police presence, in response to a recent school shooting threat. (Source: Capital Gazette)

State News

  1. Maryland to Receive $10 Million in Federal Funding for Opioid Crisis: Maryland will receive $10 million in federal funding to combat the opioid crisis, which will be used to support treatment and recovery programs. (Source: Maryland Matters)
  2. State Senate Passes Bill to Increase Funding for Education: The Maryland State Senate has passed a bill that would increase funding for education by $150 million, which would be used to support schools and programs for students. (Source: Baltimore Business Journal)
  3. Maryland to Host National Guard Training Exercise: The Maryland National Guard will host a training exercise in Frederick County, which will involve thousands of troops and equipment. (Source: Frederick News-Post)

National News

  1. President Trump to Visit Maryland Today: President Trump is scheduled to visit Maryland today to attend a fundraiser and meet with local officials. (Source: CNN)
  2. Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration's Asylum Policy: A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's asylum policy, which would have required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases are processed. (Source: NPR)
  3. NASA's Parker Solar Probe to Fly by the Sun Today: NASA's Parker Solar Probe will fly by the Sun today, which will be the closest any spacecraft has ever come to the Sun. (Source: Space.com)