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A new bill in the Maryland General Assembly would cap the state’s financial liability for child sexual abuse claims, cutting the maximum payout for survivors from $890,000 to $400,000 for suits filed after Oct. 1, 2025. Critics, including civil rights attorney Ben Crump, argue the measure would deny justice to thousands of victims, many of whom suffered abuse in state-run facilities.
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Maryland leaders and advocates gathered for the state’s first Substance Use Awareness Day Rally, emphasizing the need for better substance use services. Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller highlighted progress, and outreach workers called for improved community support.
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Predatory earned wage advance (EWA) apps are trapping low-income workers in cycles of high-interest debt, with borrowers often reborrowing at rates equivalent to 300 percent APR or more. Consumer advocates and regulators warn that without stronger financial protections, these apps will continue to exploit vulnerable Americans, deepening financial insecurity rather than alleviating it.
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Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld has appointed Shannetta R. Griffin as the new executive director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration (MAA). In the role, she will oversee BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, Martin State Airport, and the state’s regional aviation program. Griffin, a veteran transportation engineer with four decades of experience, previously served as associate administrator of airports for the FAA and will focus on expanding economic opportunities and strengthening partnerships within Maryland’s aviation sector.
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