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2022: Baltimore County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Baltimore County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 10.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 6.2%.

By North Baltimore Journal | Apr 19, 2025

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Baltimore County: Residents received $2.04 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.6% of income in Baltimore County, providing an average of $2,411 per capita to residents.

By North Baltimore Journal | Apr 13, 2025

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Baltimore County ranks 13th highest in Maryland for per capita government transfer income at $11,498 in 2022

By North Baltimore Journal | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Baltimore County received an average of $11,498 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th lowest in Maryland.

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Baltimore County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.8% of income in 2022

By North Baltimore Journal | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Baltimore County, providing an average of $1,193 per capita to residents.

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Dutch Ruppersberger highlights key funding and celebrations in recent tweets

By North Baltimore Journal | Dec 13, 2024

U.S. Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger shared news about substantial USDOT funding allocated to green construction projects in Maryland through his social media posts dated December 11-13.

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Dutch Ruppersberger reflects on civil rights and national remembrance

By North Baltimore Journal | Dec 7, 2024

Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger commemorates key historical events over three days in early December.

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U.S. Rep. Ivey votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By North Baltimore Journal | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-MD) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Baltimore County rise or fall in 2021?

By North Baltimore Journal | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Baltimore County received $950,888 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Baltimore city County farmers in 2021 reached $205,450

By North Baltimore Journal | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Baltimore city County received $205,450 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Baltimore County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By North Baltimore Journal | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Baltimore County received $252,452 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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'Voluntary Water Restriction' Issued for Baltimore-area Residents, Businesses

By North Baltimore Journal Report | Jul 19, 2023

Strain on System Caused by Fire at Pumping Station, DPW Asks Residents to Consider Limiting Excessive Water Usage

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Mayor Scott and Dhcd Announce Community Catalyst Grants Totaling $1.9 Million

By North Baltimore Journal Report | Jul 17, 2023

On July 7, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) awarded $1.9 million in operating fund grants to 22 community organizations through the Community Catalyst Grants Program (CCG).

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Introducing the Acting Police Chief

By North Baltimore Journal Report | Jul 15, 2023

The City of Salisbury is proud to announce Assistant Chief David Meienschein has been named the Acting Police Chief to fill the Chief of Police position after the recent retirement of Barbara Duncan.

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Downtown Water Main Replacement

By North Baltimore Journal Report | Jul 14, 2023

As part of the City of Salisbury’s Department of Infrastructure and Development’s ongoing effort to keep the public informed of improvements within the City, please be advised that there will be underground utility maintenance on S. Division on Monday, July 17th at 10 pm. Crews will begin excavating at 9 PM, and water will be shut off temporarily in the affected area starting at/around 10 PM.

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Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $650,000 for Wildlife Disease Prevention, Including to Combat Avian Flu

By North Baltimore Journal Report | Jul 14, 2023

On July 10, 2023, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) announced $665,266 in federal funding to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to control the spread of wildlife diseases.

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Baltimore City Government Urges Residents to Be Safe During Severe Thunderstorm and Flood Watch

By North Baltimore Journal Report | Jul 14, 2023

Residents Should Be "Weather Aware" Amid Severe Flood Watch Across State of Maryland

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Cardin, Van Hollen, Ruppersberger Announce Over $1 Million for Baltimore County Public School Infrastructure, Energy Improvement Project

By North Baltimore Journal Report | Jul 13, 2023

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger (all D-Md.) on July 7, 2023 announced $1,273,989 in Department of Energy (DOE) funding to help Baltimore County’s Watershed Public Charter School upgrade its facility to improve the learning environment, air quality, and health outcomes for students and staff.

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4 New Recruits Join the Salisbury Police Department

By North Baltimore Journal Report | Jul 12, 2023

he Salisbury Police Department welcomed four new members on Friday, June 9th, 2023.

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Maryland Moves to Intervene in Lawsuits Defending Truck Emissions Regulations to Reduce Air Pollution

By North Baltimore Journal Report | Jul 11, 2023

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of Attorneys General and cities in moving to intervene in lawsuits challenging decisions by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that authorize California to establish regulations that would speed the adoption of zero-emission trucks and reduce emissions from fossil fuel-powered heavy-duty vehicles.

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Attorney General Brown Supports EPA’s Proposed Greenhouse Gas Standards for Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles

By North Baltimore Journal Report | Jul 10, 2023

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced he has joined a coalition of 26 states and cities in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding its proposed greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria pollutant standards for light- and medium-duty highway vehicles, model years 2027 through 2032, which include passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and vans.