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Updated Sept. 22, 2025, 11:45 a.m.

Maryland leaders are rolling out a new rebate program aimed at easing rising energy costs for households across the state.

Gov. Wes Moore joined House Speaker Adrienne Jones, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and community leaders at the Randallstown Community Center on Monday to announce the initiative, which stems from the Next Generation Energy Act of 2025, effective July 1.

“Marylanders need relief now, not next month, not next year. It is fair, it is justified, and it is overdue,” Moore said. “We are delivering energy rebates directly to the people of our state starting this month, and we know the work is far from over.”

The program will provide $200 million in direct rebates through the state’s Strategic Energy Investment Fund. Every household in Maryland will automatically receive two bill credits, averaging about $40 each. The first will appear on utility bills as summer winds down, with the second arriving this winter, when heating costs peak.

Ferguson emphasized that the credits require no application. “This is real, tangible relief for millions of families,” he said. “It’s not a tax break for a few. It’s not a program you have to apply for. This is an automatic refund for everyone that pays a utility bill.”

Jones added that the program is part of a broader effort to make Maryland more resilient and affordable, noting that demand for assistance has surged. Last fiscal year, more than 156,000 residents applied for energy aid, with 117,000 applications approved.

Moore also signed legislation expanding eligibility, ensuring more families qualify for automatic assistance in the future.

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1. Man found guilty of first-degree murder in shooting of bystander Cameran Holt

2. Johns Hopkins ends negotiations with UnitedHealthcare

3. Dr. Earl Richardson, President Emeritus of Morgan State University, dies at 81

4. Unexplained burglaries in Baltimore prompts safety meeting, police request publics help

5. Man charged with two murders accused of also killing mother, ruled incompetent for trial

6. 1 injured while U.S. Naval Academy was being cleared after reported threat

7. Baltimore City takes new steps to address vacant buildings

8. Baltimore City Council calls for law enforcement, local agencies to address open-air drug markets

9. Phase 2 of renovations at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium nearly complete

10. Maryland Gov. Moore discusses campaign for re-election in 2026

11. Maryland leaders say federal money, not troops needed in Baltimore

12. Suspect arrested for murder of missing Maryland woman

13. Woman alleges Cashapp theft by Baltimore squeegee worker

14. Six people rescued from water near Fort Armistead near Key Bridge site

15. Baltimore mayor boasts about continued historical crime decline

16. Anne Arundel County school bus drivers’ union awaits counteroffer from management

17. Maryland senator files proposal to redraw state map after redistricting in Texas

18. Child, 2 adults dead after murder-suicide in Baltimore County

19. Baltimore leaders say city is investing in neighborhood approach to stop overdoses

20. Baltimore scores big win with $62 million verdict against Maryland ghost gun retailer

21. Body camera footage shows moments leading to Baltimore man’s in-custody death

22. New York man arrested after Harford County deputy injured in chase on I-95

23. Maryland judge issues emergency order to stop ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia

24. Court throws out Trump administration’s lawsuit against all Maryland federal judges

25. Union for Anne Arundel County bus drivers and aides authorize strike

26. Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare fail to reach deal over insurance coverage

27. Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody in Baltimore

28. Cybersecurity incident at MTA impacts mobility transit service, new bookings unavailable

29. Towson’s rat problem addressed by Baltimore County officials after WJZ report

30. Gov. Wes Moore invites President Trump to Maryland for public safety walk

31. Maryland college student moves into dorm after MHEC restores grant

32. Jewish students, parents, teachers push back against antisemitism allegations at BCPS

33. MDTA says revisions to new Key Bridge could speed construction, limit impact

34. MTA rolls out rules of conduct, new law takes effect in October

35. Body of missing swimmer recovered from Beaver Dam swimming quarry

36. U.S. Coast Guard confirms ship explosion near Baltimore’s Key Bridge site

37. 38. Maryland’s SNAP-ED program to shut down October 1

39. Baltimore residents worried after recent burglaries in Mount Washington

40. BGE asks customers to limit electricity after substation disconnection

41. Baltimore mayor responds after President Trump takes jab at the city

42. Convicted killer of Maryland mother Rachel Morin sentenced to life in prison

43. 4 children, 2 adults killed in Maryland house fire

44. Police investigating mass shooting in Park Heights

45. Former youth pastor facing child sex abuse charges in Baltimore County

46. Anne Arundel County Police expands drone program to enhance safety

47. Baltimore County listed in latest DOJ report of U.S. “sanctuary jurisdictions”

48. Baltimore’s DPW is making “visible progress” for heat protection, report finds

49. Cause of partial downtown building collapse unclear as city officials wait for inspection

50. Baltimore police sends out more patrols to Federal Hill following recent violence

51. Dali shipbuilder sued over power failure that led to collision with Key Bridge

52. Maryland teen drowns after storm pushes him into draining pipe, officials say

53. Baltimore City schools accused of neglecting incidents of antisemitism

54. Howard County passes emergency bill targeting for-profit house parties

55. Maryland patients face uncertainty as Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare clash over insurance coverage

56. 10 hurt, 5 hospitalized after possible hazardous materials incident at Poultry processing plant

57. Baltimore children under 12 ride free onboard MTA buses

58. Video shows chaos as gunfire is heard in Baltimore’s Federal Hill

59. Woman found dead along shoulder of Baltimore Beltway

60. BGE, Pepco customers will save around $3 on monthly energy bill starting in 2026

61. Maryland pastor arrested by ICE agents, community rallies in support

62. Morgan State unveils new off-campus student housing development

63. New Baltimore County Inspector General appointed as current one was rejected

64. Vehicle with body pulled from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

65. Family of Ronald Silver II sues Baltimore over DPW worker’s death

66. Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release, another bars immediate ICE detention

67. Nurses at Baltimore hospital hold 1-day strike over staffing, patient care concerns

68. Baltimore City school board meeting derailed by offensive video

69. Ocean City, Maryland residents reject ordinance that would restrict short-term rentals

70. Baltimore County teachers to see cost of living raise in September under agreement with district

71. Baltimore Ravens’ veterans report to training camp with high expectations

72. Worker dies after getting trapped in trench at Baltimore County construction site

73. Part of York road still closed after major water main break in Baltimore County

74. $200k grant funding approved for new flood warning system in Baltimore

75. 35 cars, two businesses broken into in Baltimore’s Federal Hill, police say

76. Juveniles to be detained if arrested while on ankle monitoring under new DJS guidelines

77. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces buyout offer for state employees

78. 25 people hospitalized due to suspected overdose in West Baltimore

79. Baltimore Police to share body cam video in fatal shooting of 70-year-old woman

80. DPW to start trash and recycling collections at 5:00 A.M. during summer months

81. Baltimore’s collapsed Key Bridge remains to be demolished this week

82. Marilyn Mosby says she hit rock bottom, criticizes current Baltimore State’s Attorney

83. Maryland joins 19 states suing Trump administration over Medicaid data release to DHS

84. Baltimore City Council President, other leaders demanding end to BGE multi-year rate hikes

85. Baltimore Police officer charged with rape of 16-year-old girl

86. Marilyn Mosby says State’s Attorney Ivan Bates filed complaint against her over Syed case

87. Baltimore County fire chief gives update on house explosion in Rosedale

88. New Maryland state laws to go into effect, including hiring freeze

89. Maryland State Police crack down on multiple illegal car rallies

90. Baltimore Fire union raises concerns over city’s decision to downgrade 4 medic units

91. Ocean City, Maryland’s new beach tent rules cause confusion for visitors

92. Undeground fire in Downtown Baltimore on Saturday under investigation

93. Demolition of last remnants of Francis Scott Key Bridge to begin next month

94. Accusers of ex-Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker left with “stain” of his denial, attorneys say

95. Man dies in Baltimore police custody, prompting investigation

96. Baltimore City Police say woman, 70, lunged with knife before officer shot and killed her

97. Maryland to implement state hiring freeze, buyouts, due to historic fiscal challenge

98. Justice Department asks Abrego Garcia not be released on federal charges

99. Man sentenced to life for murder of 12-year-old Baltimore girl

100. Amtrak train stuck in tunnel without power near Baltimore amid heat wave in Maryland

101. Second quadruple shooting reported in West Baltimore after 2 adults, 2 teens injured

102. Baltimore Mayor Scott signs $4.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026

103. AFRAM brings sense of community back to Druid Hill for 49th year

104. BOPA has new agreement with Baltimore City, will operate as “Create Baltimore”

105. Baltimore community mourns arabber who was fatally shot by police

106. Baltimore leaders focus on reintegration to keep crime rates down

107. Investigators release body camera footage from deadly police shooting in Dundalk

108. Baltimore gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students

109. CIAA Tournament To Remain in Baltimore through 2029

110. Suspect dead after Baltimore police shooting leaves officer injured

111. Orioles minor league player Luis Guevara, 19, dies in personal watercraft crash in Florida

112. MTA introduces plan for future of Baltimore’s bus services

113. Suspended Maryland teacher found not guilty of sexually abusing students in partial verdict

114. Maryland releases updates to Tenant’s Bill of Rights, takes effect July 1

115. Baltimore lawyer alleges Meta, Google allowing “squatter networks”

116. Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget

117. University of Maryland Medical System sues company over denied service claims

118. Maryland Attorney General Brown preliminary agrees to settlement with Purdue Pharma

119. 1 man dead, 2 other injured after shooting on Maryland I-70

120. Hundreds gather at State capitol in Annapolis for ‘No Kings’ rally

121. Gov. Moore announces relief funding for some BGE customers to help with high energy costs

122. State highway officials say Baltimore Beltway project will reduce congestion along I-695

123. Police investigating Maryland couple accused of killing, hiding the body of a 3-year-old girl

124. Baltimore teacher allegedly choked her neighbor over trash cleanup

125. Maryland man dead, trooper hurt in multi-car crash on I-95

126. Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. to face federal criminal charges

127. Maryland could see a spike in health insurance costs in 2026

128. Ground beef distributed in Maryland and around the nation could contain E. Coli

129. Baltimore County approves 4.9% water rate increase

130. Local police warn of uptick in break-ins as summer season approaches

131. Howard County Public Schools cutting more than 120 jobs as school boards slashes budget

132. Diesel Spill from Johns Hopkins Vendor Tanks Sends 2,000 Gallons into Inner Harbor

133. Baltimore Mayor Scott says DOGE cuts are “irresponsible” as Johns Hopkins freezes hiring

134. Baltimore building collapses after truck crashes

135. Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker lists Maryland home for $3.2 million

136. BGE to shift supply costs onto lower-usage months, reducing peak season bills

137. Several new laws go into effect in Maryland

138. 16-year-old convicted of killing classmate at Joppatowne High School

139. WNBA star Caitlin Clark ruled out of Wednesday’s WNBA game in Baltimore

140. Man and woman killed in double shooting in Baltimore on Memorial Day

141. Baltimore Police to increase presence for major holidays and high-profile events

142. Baltimore sees spike in juvenile crime as repeat offenders go unchecked

143. Baltimore’s Jewish community seeks more patrols after Israel Embassy staffers shot

144. Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay is seeing a concerning drop in blue crabs

145. Baltimore police release video of deadly officer shooting

146. Juvenile crime in Baltimore is out of control, City State’s Attorney says

147. Police remind the public to stay vigilant against potential post-storm scams

148. Investigation underway after Police say a County Officer shot man armed with knife

149. 17-year veteran of Baltimore Fire Department dies in skills training session

150. West Baltimore warehouse condemned after Monday fire, faces demolition

151. Fines to increase for Baltimore parking violations

152. Baltimore mother killed on Mother’s Day and her birthday

153. Man killed after exchanging gunfire with officers in North Baltimore, police say

154. Demolition of Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course to begin after 150th Preakness Stakes

155. Justin Tucker released by Baltimore Ravens amid sexual misconduct allegations

156. Baltimore mayor announces summer youth engagement strategy

157. New group aims to revitalize downtown Baltimore

158. Family of man killed by Baltimore County police says he wasn’t violent

159. Baltimore County police investigating scams by pet cremation service

160. Guilty verdict handed to man on trial for Rachel Morin’s murder

161. Trial for Rachel Morin’s accused killer resumes Monday

162. Family seeks police footage of Baltimore County crash that killed a man and 2 children

163. Supreme Court rules U.S. must facilitate return of mistakenly deported Maryland man

164. Baltimore schools votes to prohibit cellphone use

165. U.S. Department of Education pulls millions it committed to Maryland

166. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott touts drop in crime

167. Maryland reparations bill inches forward

168. Ravens Coach John Harbaugh reaches three-year extension to stay in Baltimore through 2028

169. Trial for accused murderer of Rachel Morin set to begin

170. Jane Doe identified in 29-year-old Baltimore County cold case through new DNA technology

171. Family of DPW worker who died of heat exhaustion calls for justice

172. One Year Later: Key Bridge Collapse

173. Baltimore’s Own Derik Queen Calls Game!

174. President Trump singles out Baltimore schools while dismantling Department of Education

175. NTSB to release new information in Key Bridge collapse investigation

176. Baltimore County child murdered on Christmas Eve honored by State Senate

177. Civil lawsuit filed against man convicted in daycare sexual abuse case

178. 5th person pleads guilty in mass shooting in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes

179. Baltimore County Police Shooting: Suspect Identified as City School Teacher with Prior Gun Conviction

180. Baltimore County officer released from hospital after last week’s shooting

181. Baltimore residents respond as city ramps up parking enforcement

182. Baltimore County police officer injured in shooting at Catonsville precinct

183. Lawsuit against McDonogh School alleges former dean abused students

184. Family of DPW worker who died on the job speaks out on IG report

185. Pedestrian dies after falling under MTA bus in downtown Baltimore,

186. Maryland resident has case of measles, health department confirms

187. Maryland lawmakers consider tax on sugary drinks

188. Adnan Syed will not have to return to prison for Hae Min Lee’s murder

189. Proposed bill in Maryland would punish parents for some offenses committed by juveniles

190. CIAA tournaments put Baltimore in the spotlight

191. Baltimore County schools approve $2.98 billion budget

192. Anne Arundel County government buildings impacted by cyber incident

193. Morgan State acrobatics and tumbling team goes viral for routine

194. 18-year-old arrested in double shooting near Columbia mall

195. Maryland bill aims to use speed assistance technology for reckless drivers

196. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appointed for Cohort of Governors

197. 1 dead, 1 injured after double shooting inside Baltimore senior living facility

198. Video shows Amazon delivery driver striking woman, leaving

199. Father sentenced to 65 years for shooting at his child’s birthday inside Maryland mall

200. Proposed bill in Howard County aims to create more affordable housing

201. BGE explains reasons for rising utility rates

202. Baltimore sheriff’s deputies overpaid by millions, OIG report shows

203. Baltimore City leaders aim to hold BGE accountable for rising utility bills

204. Baltimore County schools investigating teacher over social media post allegedly to help ICE

205. Baltimore community mourns death of longtime WBAL Reporter Tim Tooten

206. Man accused of AI impersonation of Pikesville principal indicted

207. Printing error causes Maryland comptroller’s office to send sensitive data to wrong addresses

208. Maryland’s highest court upholds ending statute of limitations on child abuse lawsuits

209. Design for Maryland’s new Key Bridge unveiled, 10 months after tragic collapse

210. Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation to address BGE price increases

211. Ravens fan pleads guilty to attacking Washington Commanders fans

212. Proposed bill would increase speeding fines in Baltimore City

213. Massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct

214. Baltimore area first responders called to DC plane crash site

215. Proposed bill would prevent police from pulling over drivers for certain offenses

216. Daniel Hersl, of disgraced GTTF, granted supervised release

217. Middle River mother charged with murder in the death of her 11-year-old daughter

218. Baltimore DPW’s water and sewer rate hike approved by city’s spending board

219. Baltimore residents report stinky odor

220. Four injured after student attacked at Baltimore high school

221. BGE customers raise concerns over extreme bill increase

222. New bill seeks to find cause of student absenteeism in Baltimore City schools

223. U.S. Supreme Court will not hearing case on Maryland’s strict gun licensing laws

224. 18-year-old charged with murder of woman at Baltimore hotel

225. Security guard shot during altercation at Baltimore McDonald’s

226. Bird flu detected at Maryland poultry farm on Eastern Shore, Maryland officials say

227. $2.9 million allocated for railroad crossing upgrades in Baltimore County after Rosedale collisions

228. Baltimore police investigate man’s death as first homicide of 2025

229. Community mourns 4-year-old’s death at Baltimore County viewing

230. Baltimore State’s Attorney discusses violent repeat offender accountability

231. New Maryland law helps amputees cover special prosthetics

232. Former Pikesville principal sues Baltimore County schools over AI recording

233. Baltimore City DPW hold public meetings on proposed water rate increase

234. Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools

235. Marylanders approve of Gov. Wes Moore in Gonzales poll

236. $85 million invested for Highway to Nowhere redevelopment

237. Key Bridge pre-construction phase to begin

238. Maryland leaders strategize Baltimore crime plan

239. Maryland Senator Katherine Klausmeier named as Baltimore County executive,

240. Maryland sees its first major snow storm of the season in January

241. Rapper Lupe Fiasco to serve as hip-hop professor at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute

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