The Chesapeake Bay Foundation to Sue the EPA
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation announced Monday its intention to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to enforce the Clean Water Act. Both Maryland and Virginia have already…
Purdue Pharma Settles Opioid Lawsuit with Oklahoma Attorney General
Purdue Pharma LLC, the maker of OxyContin, has reached a settlement with the Attorney General for Oklahoma over a lawsuit in which the state alleged that Purdue, as well as…
July 6 Board of Public Works Meeting: Here’s What Counties Need to Know
The Board of Public Works (BPW) — a three-member panel including Governor Larry Hogan, Comptroller Peter Franchot, and State Treasurer Dereck Davis — reviews projects, contracts, and expenditure plans for…
Doctors Dismissed from Local Opioid Lawsuit
Across the nation, all eyes are on the status of the many lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors. In recent weeks, there have been big settlements in some states and…
Carroll Takes Action to Avoid Litigation “Purgatory” with Opioid Lawsuit
Carroll County has withdrawn its lawsuit against opioid manufacturers with promises to refile. The move is the latest to exemplify the complicated nature of the lawsuits filed against drug makers…
Carroll County Retains Law Firm to Pursue Opioid Litigation
Carroll County joins the rank of others in Maryland and across the nation pursuing litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors. The County Commissioners voted unanimously to retain a law firm…
Historical Trust Awards $600,000 for Preservation Projects
The Maryland Historical Trust has awarded $600,000 in funds to assist ten historic preservation projects across six jurisdictions. Today, Governor Hogan announced $600,000 in grant awards to assist ten historic…
February 24 Board of Public Works Meeting: What Counties Need to Know
The Board of Public Works (BPW) considered and approved the following requests and recommendations in its February 24, 2021 meeting. This is not a comprehensive list of all considerations and…
