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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. Baltimore residents worried after recent burglaries in Mount Washington

37. BGE asks customers to limit electricity after substation disconnection

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

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

40. 4 children, 2 adults killed in Maryland house fire

41. Police investigating mass shooting in Park Heights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

50. Baltimore City schools accused of neglecting incidents of antisemitism

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

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

53. 10 hurt, 5 hospitalized after possible hazardous materials incident at Poultry processing plant

54. Baltimore children under 12 ride free onboard MTA buses

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

56. Woman found dead along shoulder of Baltimore Beltway

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

65. Baltimore City school board meeting derailed by offensive video

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

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

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

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

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

71. $200k grant funding approved for new flood warning system in Baltimore

72. 35 cars, two businesses broken into in Baltimore’s Federal Hill, police say

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

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

75. 25 people hospitalized due to suspected overdose in West Baltimore

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

89. Undeground fire in Downtown Baltimore on Saturday under investigation

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

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

92. Man dies in Baltimore police custody, prompting investigation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

105. Baltimore gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students

106. CIAA Tournament To Remain in Baltimore through 2029

107. Suspect dead after Baltimore police shooting leaves officer injured

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

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

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

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

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

113. Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget

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

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

116. 1 man dead, 2 other injured after shooting on Maryland I-70

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

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

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

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

121. Baltimore teacher allegedly choked her neighbor over trash cleanup

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

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

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

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

126. Baltimore County approves 4.9% water rate increase

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

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

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

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

131. Baltimore building collapses after truck crashes

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

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

134. Several new laws go into effect in Maryland

135. 16-year-old convicted of killing classmate at Joppatowne High School

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

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

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

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

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

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

142. Baltimore police release video of deadly officer shooting

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

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

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

146. 17-year veteran of Baltimore Fire Department dies in skills training session

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

148. Fines to increase for Baltimore parking violations

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

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

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

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

153. Baltimore mayor announces summer youth engagement strategy

154. New group aims to revitalize downtown Baltimore

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

156. Baltimore County police investigating scams by pet cremation service

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

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

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

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

161. Baltimore schools votes to prohibit cellphone use

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

163. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott touts drop in crime

164. Maryland reparations bill inches forward

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

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

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

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

169. One Year Later: Key Bridge Collapse

170. Baltimore’s Own Derik Queen Calls Game!

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

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

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

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

175. 5th person pleads guilty in mass shooting in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes

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

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

178. Baltimore residents respond as city ramps up parking enforcement

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

180. Lawsuit against McDonogh School alleges former dean abused students

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

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

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

184. Maryland lawmakers consider tax on sugary drinks

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

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

187. CIAA tournaments put Baltimore in the spotlight

188. Baltimore County schools approve $2.98 billion budget

189. Anne Arundel County government buildings impacted by cyber incident

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

191. 18-year-old arrested in double shooting near Columbia mall

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

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

194. 1 dead, 1 injured after double shooting inside Baltimore senior living facility

195. Video shows Amazon delivery driver striking woman, leaving

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

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

198. BGE explains reasons for rising utility rates

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

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

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

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

203. Man accused of AI impersonation of Pikesville principal indicted

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

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

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

207. Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation to address BGE price increases

208. Ravens fan pleads guilty to attacking Washington Commanders fans

209. Proposed bill would increase speeding fines in Baltimore City

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

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

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

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

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

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

216. Baltimore residents report stinky odor

217. Four injured after student attacked at Baltimore high school

218. BGE customers raise concerns over extreme bill increase

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

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

221. 18-year-old charged with murder of woman at Baltimore hotel

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

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

224. $2.9 million allocated for railroad crossing upgrades in Baltimore County after Rosedale collisions

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

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

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

228. New Maryland law helps amputees cover special prosthetics

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

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

231. Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools

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

233. $85 million invested for Highway to Nowhere redevelopment

234. Key Bridge pre-construction phase to begin

235. Maryland leaders strategize Baltimore crime plan

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

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

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

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