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Minimum wage increasing in Montgomery Co.

6.23.23 – WUSA 9 – MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. Many minimum wage workers in Montgomery County will soon see a little more money in their pocket.  Starting July 1, the minimum wage in the county will once again increase to $16.70 per hour. This is a $1.05...

Police seek Peppa Pig thieves in Ocean City

6.12.23 – WMAR 2 News – OCEAN CITY, Md. Someone stole a giant Peppa Pig statue from an Ocean City candy store over the weekend, and police are still looking for the suspects. The colorful pig was stolen from the area of 120th Street at about 2 a.m. on...

New 227 area code coming to Maryland’s western counties

6.7.23 – Washington Times A new 227 area code for phone numbers is coming to the western half of Maryland next week, including much of the District of Columbia suburbs. The area affected covers all or parts of Allegany, Charles, Garrett, Montgomery, Prince...

Several new laws go into effect Thursday in Maryland

6.1.23 – WYPR Two new laws go into effect Thursday in Maryland the General Assembly passed in response to the end of Roe Versus Wade. Both are intended to make Maryland a safe haven for those seeking abortions. Judges in other states cannot compel testimony from...

Maryland’s New Telemarketing Law

5.20.23 – KMT On May 3, 2023, Maryland Governor, Wes Moore, signed SB 90 into law. In enacting the Stop the Spam Calls Act of 2023 (“mini-TCPA”), Maryland is the latest state to enact its own mini–Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”)...