Moore, AFSCME miss deadline and fail to reach contract agreement
AFSCME Council 3, the largest union in state government, said it rejected a contract proposal offered by Gov. Wes Moore (D). It's the first time Moore and AFSCME have missed the Dec. 31 deadline to reach agreement on annual salary increases.
Governor Moore Announces Labor Agreements Covering 11,000 State Employees
The State of Maryland, under Wes Moore, has reached economic agreements with most public sector employee unions, establishing compensation and benefit terms following months of negotiations. The agreements provide an average 2 percent pay increase for more than 11,000 state workers, representing a $37 million...
Husband accused of killing wife, man in Fairfax County heads to trial
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — On Monday, the man accused of killing two people in his Fairfax County home, including his wife, was in court ahead of his murder trial. This case has a number of twists and turns, and it involves affairs, sex and a fetish website. The...
10 Underrated Towns In Maryland Where Retirees Live Well Without Overspending
Searching for hidden gems in Maryland where retirement funds last longer?. These 10 underrated towns deliver historic charm and budget-friendly living!. Berlin might be the most delightful small town you’ve never visited. This picture-perfect place was actually the filming location for the movie “Runaway Bride,” and...
As Maryland faces a $1.4B deficit, officials can’t say whether massive fraud is occurring
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — With Maryland staring down a projected $1.4 billion budget deficit that state analysts warn could deepen in the coming year, scrutiny is intensifying over how effectively the state protects taxpayer dollars from fraud and abuse. The questions have grown louder amid the national fallout from...
Vandalism At JD Vance’s Home Not Politically Motivated: Suspect’s Lawyer
William DeFoor is facing multiple federal and local charges for allegedly breaking several windows at Vance's Cincinnati home.
False Name Stop: Passenger Charged After Traffic Encounter In Calvert County
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — A New Carrollton man was arrested after authorities say he provided a false name and obstructed a police investigation during a traffic stop in Calvert County, according to court records. Fernando Euzman, 42, was charged following a traffic stop conducted the morning of Dec. 29...
Student Allegedly Assaults Staff Member at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda
Montgomery County Police 2nd District officers were dispatched at approximately 11:31 a.m. on Monday, January 5, to Walt Whitman High School at 7100 Whittier Boulevard in Bethesda after a student allegedly assaulted a staff member, according to Fox 5’s Allison Papson. According to the Montgomery County Police...
Maryland residents in need of healthcare urged to ‘Check box’ on tax return
Maryland officials are reminding residents they can check a box on their annual state income tax return to find out how they can get free or discounted health insurance through the state. When residents check the box on their returns they agree to share some income information with the Maryland...
Maryland to maintain current vaccine schedule despite CDC’s reduction
WASHINGTON (7News) — The Maryland Department of Health's childhood vaccine schedule will continue the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it is reducing the number of vaccines recommended for children. The CDC will now advise that children...
