Pam Wood
The Baltimore Banner Reporter-
The framework of the deal will eventually raise about $320 million to $350 million per year through a variety of vehicle-related fees and $80 million annually from hiking taxes on tobacco and nicotine products.
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Laurel Park will temporarily host racing — including the 2026 Preakness Stakes — while Pimlico is rebuilt as part of a $400 million plan.
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A Democratic proposal would reduce the state sales tax to 5% from 6%, but also expand it to an array of services. It's an unpopular idea, but supporters say it's worth considering.
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The Baltimore region has two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives up for election with no incumbent. In one race, there’s a clear front-runner; in another, no one has an advantage, according to new polling.
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The State House in Annapolis has been locked down and people have been told to secure their offices and stay quiet.
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Baltimore native David Rubenstein would become the team control person as the lead investor in a group that also includes Maryland sports legends.
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Carlos Ayala is a Republican from Salisbury who was appointed to the elections board last year by Gov. Wes Moore, following a recommendation from the Maryland Republican Party.
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A new plan for reviving thoroughbred horse racing in Maryland would center the industry around a revitalized Pimlico Race Course in Park Heights that would be owned by a new state entity.
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The Maryland Stadium Authority's website was quietly updated on Thursday evening indicating a lease may be headed to approval.
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Maryland transportation projects could be delayed and local commuter bus service and roadway maintenance face significant cuts as a result of a more-than-$3 billion shortfall in funding the state’s six-year transportation plan, state officials said Tuesday.