Tag: Maryland

Maryland Becomes First in the Nation to Approve Tax on Big Tech’s Advertisement Revenue

Maryland on Friday become the first state in the nation to pass a bill taxing Big Tech’s advertisement revenue, as the Democratic-controlled Legislature overrode Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto on the measure. Following an 88-32 vote in the House of Delegates, the state Senate overrode the veto by a margin of 29-17. The bill has two…


Maryland Becomes 1st State to Tax Big Tech’s Ad Revenue

Maryland has become the first state in the nation to approve legislation taxing Big Tech’s advertisement revenue, as the Democratic-controlled Legislature overrode Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto on the measure. Following an 88–32 vote in the House of Delegates, the state Senate overrode the veto on Feb. 12 by a margin of 29–17. The bill has…


Air Force Investigating Security Worldwide After Man Entered Jet at Joint Base Andrews

The Air Force is reviewing security at its facilities around the world after a man without authorization gained access to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland this week, entering a jet. “Everybody takes seriously what happened, and they will do a thorough investigation,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told reporters in Washington on Friday. The acting secretary of the…


NRA Asks Federal Court to Overturn Maryland Law Requiring Training for Handgun License

Plaintiffs in a court case this week asked a federal court to declare a Maryland law forcing gun license applicants to get training before getting a license unconstitutional. The plaintiffs, including Maryland Shall Issue, are backed by the National Rifle Association (NRA). The law only allows citizens to obtain a handgun if they get a…


Powerball Jackpot Winner Worth $731.1M Sold in Maryland

A single Powerball ticket sold in Maryland is the winner of an estimated $731.1 million jackpot, the first to get the top prize in months.


Son of Rep. Jamie Raskin Dies at Age 25

The 25-year-old son of Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) died, the Congressman announced on Thursday. Thomas Bloom Raskin, a second-year student at Harvard Law School and a graduate of Amherst College, died recently, the elder Raskin said in a statement. “Tommy was pure magic. His brilliance and compassion knew no bounds. He passionately loved his family,…