WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, various politicians gathered to discuss the loss of SNAP benefits and the 29th day of the government shutdown. Led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, House Republicans held a press conference in the morning to discuss what…
Federal officials reverse Hyattsville immigration court’s move to eject reporters
Federal officials have reversed a decision of the Hyattsville Immigration Court and welcomed reporters back inside — whether or not they have permission from a public information officer to be there.
DC bill seeks to cap ticket resale prices amid steep costs
The D.C. Council is considering a bill to drastically limit ticket resale prices in Washington, another addition to the growing amount of legislation in the country cracking down on ticket scalping. Councilmember Charles Allen and seven co-sponsors introduced the Resale…
Maryland food banks brace for surge with SNAP benefits set to end Saturday
ANNAPOLIS–Food banks across Maryland are preparing for a significant increase in demand as SNAP benefits are set to end on Saturday. The surge began after the federal government shut down on Oct. 1, pausing paychecks for over 600,000 federal workers…
BARCS Halloween event raises $400K for Baltimore’s homeless pets
BALTIMORE – The Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) raised over $400,000 for pet adoption at their annual Halloween event. It’s part of their ongoing efforts to help fight animal cruelty in Baltimore City. The shelter brings in over…
Daycare teaches toddlers to communicate through sign language
BEL AIR, Md. – For babies who can’t yet talk, communication can be a challenge. The Learning Experience teaches children as young as six weeks old to use sign language to express basic needs.
Gov. Moore directs $10 million towards food banks amid cuts to SNAP
Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency on Oct. 30, two days ahead of the cuts to Maryland’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Maryland Democrats blast committee approval to relocate FBI in DC
WASHINGTON - Maryland lawmakers on Wednesday condemned a Senate committee's approval of more than $1 billion for the FBI's relocation to the Ronald Reagan Building in downtown Washington. The party-line vote in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee allocated…
Failure to extend Obamacare subsidies may mean higher health care premiums for many Marylanders
WASHINGTON – Over 180,000 Maryland residents could face major increases in health care costs next year as the Saturday deadline to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies rapidly approaches. “The premium increases that are set to go into effect will be crippling…
Federal officials offer no recourse for reporters shut out of immigration court
Editor’s Note: This week, two Capital News Service reporters were ousted from immigration court. It was an incident that drew national attention — and condemnation from advocates for press freedom and for people concerned about immigration enforcement under the Trump…