The POWER Act: What does the new law mean for offshore wind in Maryland?
Gov. Wes Moore celebrated Earth Day by signing several environmental bills into law, including the POWER Act to expand offshore wind generation in the state.
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STATEMENT: FDA says PFAS completely phased out of U.S. food packaging
STATEMENT: Biden administration takes steps to protect Arctic from drilling
Updates
280 more school districts are getting clean buses
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Gov. Moore Doubles Efficiency Goals for State Buildings
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Statement: Gov. Moore’s new Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Pilot Program a welcome announcement
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Tuesday that the state will provide $4 million in grants for Marylanders to retrofit their homes to make them more energy efficient.
How to get a good faith estimate for medical and dental care
Here are the steps to getting a written good faith estimate before receiving scheduled medical or dental care.
Release: New policy in effect erasing paid medical debt from credit reports
Consumer tips on how to check your credit report accuracy
How I got my finances in order
Even with the knowledge I’ve gained working as a consumer advocate for several years, getting my finances in order has been a work in progress.
How I started my estate and end-of-life planning
Until recently, I did not have estate and end-of-life planning in mind, but it was the natural next step in my quest to be a responsible adult, with a nudge from the existential threat of the COVID-19 pandemic.