Maryland unemployment rate

Nuclear share is nuclear generation divided by all in-state generation. Nuclear development or other in-state generation resources concern this mix; procurement targets and authorizations are distinct from an operating plant or measured output. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Maryland evidence context: Nuclear share of in-state electricity generation. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

​ ​​​​​​​​​​​FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts[email protected]410-576-7009BALTIMORE, MD – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country.Federal law requires DoD to review proposed wind projects for potential national security concerns and work with developers to address any issues. In August 2025, DoD stopped moving projects through this process, blocking wind energy development nationwide. Attorney General Brown and the coalition are asking the court to set aside DoD's unlawful freeze and order the agency to resume the review process required by federal law.“DoD's unlawful freeze is blocking clean-energy projects that could lower costs for Maryland families, create jobs, and strengthen our energy future," said Attorney General Brown. “We're intervening to ensure the federal government follows the law and allows these projects to move forward."Under federal law, land-based wind project developers must submit any proposed projects with wind turbines over 200 feet tall to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for review. The FAA then refers these projects to DoD to assess whether they could affect military operations, radar systems, flight paths, or national security. For more than a decade, DoD engaged in a predictable review process and worked with developers to mitigate potential concerns. Mitigation measures often included changes to turbine placement or height, radar upgrades, or agreements to pause generation under certain circumstances.In August 2025, DoD abruptly stopped following this process. Officials ceased countersigning mitigation agreements, stopped sending completed agreements to developers for signature, and delayed or halted communications with developers about mitigation. As a result, wind projects across the country have been frozen at various stages of the review process, including those that had already completed mitigation negotiations and were awaiting only final DoD approval.Attorney General

Foreign-born residents include naturalized citizens and lawfully and unlawfully present noncitizens. A provision about a particular immigration status concerns only a subset of that population; it does not change a person’s birthplace. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Maryland evidence context: Residents who are foreign-born. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

CUTIVE ORDER 01.01.2026.11 Creation of the Maryland Immigrant Rights Protection Task Force WHEREAS, The Maryland immigrant community is a vital part of the State's cultural and economic fabric, with 17% of Maryland's population being foreign born, 9.5% of U.S. -born residents having at least one immigrant parent, and 21.7% of the State's labor workforce being composed of immigrants; WHEREAS, Many immigrant Marylanders have long faced discrimination and substandard services in areas such as consumer and legal services, employment, and housing, due to factors such as language barriers and unfamiliarity with their rights; WHEREAS, The State is committed to protecting all residents from becoming victims of crime, to holding all those who prey on the vulnerable accountable, and to building a safer and more equitable Maryland that leaves no one behind; WHEREAS, The federal government's heightened immigration enforcement actions have further emboldened unscrupulous actors to take advantage of or discriminate against immigrant Marylanders, using new schemes to target immigrants for exploitation; WHEREAS, These rights violations not only harm immigrant individuals and families, they also distort markets, impede fair competition, diminish the safety and security of all Marylanders; and WHEREAS, Addressing fraud and exploitation among immigrant Marylanders requires a whole -of-government approach, with collaboration among State agencies and partnership with the Office of the Attorney General, the Office of the Comptroller, other State leaders, as well as local governments, community organizations, and the private sector. NOW THEREFORE, I, WES MOORE, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF MARYLAND, HEREBY 2 PROCLAIM THE FOLLOWING EXECUTIVE ORDER EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: A. Establishment. 1. There is a Maryland Immigrant Rights Protection Task Force ("Task Force") to address fraud and exploitation of immigrant Marylanders. 2. The Task Force shall be administered by the Maryland Governor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (the "Office"), in consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and the Office of the C

HB 849 specified enrollment-freeze exceptions for certain cash-assistance and Supplemental Security Income recipients, siblings of enrolled children and homeless children. It required an eligible-applicant waitlist with priorities and a review of job-training eligibility. The enacted exceptions do not include all newly unemployed people or all furloughed government workers; those proposed provisions were removed. The act does not lift an enrollment freeze or guarantee a funded award to every applicant. This topic relationship does not establish an effect on a state statistic.

Retained Maryland evidence context: education · reviewed policy-topic context. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 594 Child Care Scholarship Program - Freeze in Enrollment - Exceptions and Waitlist Approved by the Governor, May 26, 2026.

This provision expands qualifying landlords’ access to an expedited repossession process. It concerns tenancy and possession, not a new rent subsidy or tenant protection. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Maryland evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

SB 215 Department of Legislative Services Maryland General Assembly 2026 Session FISCAL AND POLICY NOTE Third Reader Senate Bill 215 (Senator Simonaire) Education, Energy, and the Environment and Judicial Proceedings Government, Labor, and Elections and Judiciary Veterans and Uniformed Services - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund and Application of Laws This bill generally extends applicability of certain provisions related to local government personnel, trout stamps, and landlord remedies (under tenant holding over actions) to definitively include all members of the uniformed services. In addition to other clarifying and conforming changes, the bill also relocates the existing definition of a “military protection order” to the State Government Article. Fiscal Summary State Effect: Special fund revenues may decrease minimally (likely by less than $5,000 annually) due to additional individuals qualifying for an exemption from trout stamps, as discussed below. The bill is otherwise not anticipated to materially impact State finances or operations. Local Effect: None. Small Business Effect: None. Analysis Bill Summary/Current Law: The bill alters several provisions of State law that generally reference military service. In some instances, the bill’s changes are clarifying or conforming changes only; in other instances, provisions are expanded to apply more broadly. SB 215/ Page 2 Trout Stamps: For example, any person age 16 or older must generally secure an angler’s license to fish in the nontidal waters of the State, as specified in statute. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) must adopt regulations to establish fishing areas where a trout stamp is required in addition to an angler’s license. However, certain individuals are exempt from requiring a trout stamp, including any resident serving in the armed forces of the United States while on leave in the State, during the resident’s leave period, if, while angling, the resident possesses a copy of the resident’s official leave order. The bill repeals the reference to armed forces and replaces it with uniformed services , thereby extending applicability to members of the Public Health Service (PHS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Expedited Process in Tenant Holding Over Actions: Similarly, certain provisions in the Real Property Article establish specific requirements in tenant holding over actions if the landlord or the landlord’s spouse (1) is on active duty with the United States military; (2) has relocated to the State as a direct result of being on active duty; (3) intends to occupy the property that is the subject of the complaint following the entry of the judgment; and (4) submits supporting documentation. In applicable actions, the District Court must order in the summons for the tenant (or assignee or subtenant) to appear before the court no later than 45 days after the landlord makes a complaint to repossess the property. If the sheriff does not serve the summons within 10 days after issuance, the summons may be served by a private process server. The bill generally repeals references to military , instead substituting active service member ; accordingly, those in active service of PHS and NOAA are definitively included. Under the applicable definition, an active service member is an individual who is an active-duty member of the uniformed services or serving in a reserve component of the uniformed services on active-duty orders. Eligibility for Credit Under Selection Test – Local Governments: If a county or municipality uses a selection test for the hiring or appointment of employees, the county or municipality may adopt a local law that allows for the application of a credit of 10 points, or its equivalent, on a selection test for an eligible spouse, an eligible veteran, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability, or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran. However, an otherwise eligible veteran who is convicted of a crime after being discharged from or completing military service is ineligible for a credit. The bill replaces the reference to military with uniformed services . Military Protection Order: A “military protection order” means a protection order issued in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 1567 by a commanding officer against a person in the officer’s command in (1) any branch of the uniformed services; (2) the Maryland National Guard; or (3) the national guard of any other state. (The definition is unchanged under the bill.) SB 215/ Page 3 Other Provisions: In 2025, Maryland enacted several pieces of legislation establishing uniform definitions of various military‐related terms and expanding certain benefits more broadly to additional individuals based on military service. The bill also alters additional provisions, which generally conform and clarify existing provisions to the changes made in 2025. State Revenues: According to DNR, approximately 2,200 additional State residents may qualify for a trout stamp exemption under the bill. Based on an assumption that approximately 10% of those individuals may acquire an angler’s license and fish for trout, special fund revenues may decrease from trout stamps by up to $4,400 on an annual basis. Additional Information Recent Prior Introductions: Similar legislation has not been introduced within the last three years. Designated Cross File: None. Information Source(s): Maryland Municipal League; Judiciary (Administrative Office of the Courts); Department of Natural Resources; Maryland Department of Transportation; Department of Veterans and Military Families; Military Department; Department of Legislative Services Fiscal Note History: First Reader - February 12, 2026 Third Reader - March 13, 2026 jg/jkb Analysis by: Amanda L. Douglas Direct Inquiries to: (410) 946-5510 (301) 970-5510

This provision expands qualifying landlords’ access to an expedited repossession process. It concerns tenancy and possession, not a new rent subsidy or tenant protection. This relationship does not establish causation. Actions after the fact’s measurement period cannot explain its earlier value.

Retained Maryland evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

SB 215 Department of Legislative Services Maryland General Assembly 2026 Session FISCAL AND POLICY NOTE Third Reader Senate Bill 215 (Senator Simonaire) Education, Energy, and the Environment and Judicial Proceedings Government, Labor, and Elections and Judiciary Veterans and Uniformed Services - Maryland Veterans Trust Fund and Application of Laws This bill generally extends applicability of certain provisions related to local government personnel, trout stamps, and landlord remedies (under tenant holding over actions) to definitively include all members of the uniformed services. In addition to other clarifying and conforming changes, the bill also relocates the existing definition of a “military protection order” to the State Government Article. Fiscal Summary State Effect: Special fund revenues may decrease minimally (likely by less than $5,000 annually) due to additional individuals qualifying for an exemption from trout stamps, as discussed below. The bill is otherwise not anticipated to materially impact State finances or operations. Local Effect: None. Small Business Effect: None. Analysis Bill Summary/Current Law: The bill alters several provisions of State law that generally reference military service. In some instances, the bill’s changes are clarifying or conforming changes only; in other instances, provisions are expanded to apply more broadly. SB 215/ Page 2 Trout Stamps: For example, any person age 16 or older must generally secure an angler’s license to fish in the nontidal waters of the State, as specified in statute. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) must adopt regulations to establish fishing areas where a trout stamp is required in addition to an angler’s license. However, certain individuals are exempt from requiring a trout stamp, including any resident serving in the armed forces of the United States while on leave in the State, during the resident’s leave period, if, while angling, the resident possesses a copy of the resident’s official leave order. The bill repeals the reference to armed forces and replaces it with uniformed services , thereby extending applicability to members of the Public Health Service (PHS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Expedited Process in Tenant Holding Over Actions: Similarly, certain provisions in the Real Property Article establish specific requirements in tenant holding over actions if the landlord or the landlord’s spouse (1) is on active duty with the United States military; (2) has relocated to the State as a direct result of being on active duty; (3) intends to occupy the property that is the subject of the complaint following the entry of the judgment; and (4) submits supporting documentation. In applicable actions, the District Court must order in the summons for the tenant (or assignee or subtenant) to appear before the court no later than 45 days after the landlord makes a complaint to repossess the property. If the sheriff does not serve the summons within 10 days after issuance, the summons may be served by a private process server. The bill generally repeals references to military , instead substituting active service member ; accordingly, those in active service of PHS and NOAA are definitively included. Under the applicable definition, an active service member is an individual who is an active-duty member of the uniformed services or serving in a reserve component of the uniformed services on active-duty orders. Eligibility for Credit Under Selection Test – Local Governments: If a county or municipality uses a selection test for the hiring or appointment of employees, the county or municipality may adopt a local law that allows for the application of a credit of 10 points, or its equivalent, on a selection test for an eligible spouse, an eligible veteran, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability, or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran. However, an otherwise eligible veteran who is convicted of a crime after being discharged from or completing military service is ineligible for a credit. The bill replaces the reference to military with uniformed services . Military Protection Order: A “military protection order” means a protection order issued in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 1567 by a commanding officer against a person in the officer’s command in (1) any branch of the uniformed services; (2) the Maryland National Guard; or (3) the national guard of any other state. (The definition is unchanged under the bill.) SB 215/ Page 3 Other Provisions: In 2025, Maryland enacted several pieces of legislation establishing uniform definitions of various military‐related terms and expanding certain benefits more broadly to additional individuals based on military service. The bill also alters additional provisions, which generally conform and clarify existing provisions to the changes made in 2025. State Revenues: According to DNR, approximately 2,200 additional State residents may qualify for a trout stamp exemption under the bill. Based on an assumption that approximately 10% of those individuals may acquire an angler’s license and fish for trout, special fund revenues may decrease from trout stamps by up to $4,400 on an annual basis. Additional Information Recent Prior Introductions: Similar legislation has not been introduced within the last three years. Designated Cross File: None. Information Source(s): Maryland Municipal League; Judiciary (Administrative Office of the Courts); Department of Natural Resources; Maryland Department of Transportation; Department of Veterans and Military Families; Military Department; Department of Legislative Services Fiscal Note History: First Reader - February 12, 2026 Third Reader - March 13, 2026 jg/jkb Analysis by: Amanda L. Douglas Direct Inquiries to: (410) 946-5510 (301) 970-5510

SB 869 established customized workforce training for qualifying out-of-state businesses negotiating a Maryland location, delivered with no more than two community-college partners. Agreements must specify full-time job and salary metrics and reimbursement if those metrics are missed. This is a targeted business-attraction pilot, not a universal training entitlement. The act does not establish jobs created, completed training or economic growth. This topic relationship does not establish an effect on a state statistic.

Retained Maryland evidence context: unemployment-rate · reviewed policy-topic context. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 535 Economic Development - Maryland Workforce Launch Pilot Program - Establishment Approved by the Governor, May 12, 2026.