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Stop the Creep: Why Frederick County’s Data Center Overlay Is a Red Flag for All of Maryland

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Frederick County is facing proposed changes to its Critical Digital Infrastructure Overlay, raising concerns about agricultural land loss, reduced residential setbacks, and ignored expert recommendations. This issue threatens property rights and local governance in Maryland, risking further corporate control over land. Residents are urged to oppose the changes for future protections.

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Agriculture / Baltimore County / Carroll County / Energy / Environment / Frederick County / Infrastructure / Washington County

PSEG’s Power Grab: How a Utility Giant is Bulldozing Maryland’s Public Process

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Public Service Electric & Gas (PSEG) has bypassed the Maryland Public Service Commission, suing the state directly in federal court regarding the Maryland-Pennsylvania Reliability Project. This move signals a disregard for Maryland’s legal processes and institutions, prioritizing control over community interests. It raises crucial questions about local governance and state sovereignty.

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Business Growth / Crime Violence / Economy / Education / Environment / Fiscal Spending / Infrastructure / Taxes and Fees

Come to Maryland! (Just Kidding—Please Don’t)

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Maryland is experiencing a significant decline in population growth, projected at just 1% this decade. Economic issues, high housing costs, crime, and failing schools contribute to its unappealing status. Many residents are leaving for more favorable conditions elsewhere, while Governor Wes Moore’s promises appear disconnected from reality and exacerbate frustrations.

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Economy / Energy / Environment / Infrastructure / Uncategorized

Marylanders Could Face Blackouts This Summer — Thank the Green Agenda and Grid Mismanagement

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Marylanders face potential rolling blackouts this summer due to political decisions undermining energy reliability. Reliance on unstable renewable sources, coupled with the shutdown of traditional power plants, threatens electricity supply. The Maryland-Pennsylvania Reliability Project aims to profit energy traders rather than strengthen local infrastructure. A more pragmatic energy policy is urgently needed.

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Environment / Infrastructure / Politics / The New Land Wars

The Green Lie: How Corporations Are Bulldozing Maryland Under the Banner of Climate Progress

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The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, marketed as clean energy, devastates rural Maryland, harming forests and farmland to support Virginia’s tech industry. Conservationists warn of environmental consequences, while Maryland’s leadership remains silent. This situation highlights the disparity between corporate interests and genuine climate justice, which should prioritize protecting communities over profit.

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Economy / Environment / Money and Finance / The New Land Wars

Sacrifice Zones: How Rural Maryland Was Marked for Corporate Expansion and Didn’t Even Know It

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The Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project exemplifies the concept of “sacrifice zones,” where rural areas are designated for dangerous infrastructure, prioritizing profit over community welfare. This trend reflects a national pattern, where marginalized communities face exploitation while urban centers benefit. The silence from officials underscores the systemic neglect of rural rights and needs.

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Constitutional Rights / Environment / Frederick County / Government / Government Waste / Legislation / The New Land Wars

Ripped from the Roots: The Human Toll of Maryland’s New Land War

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The New Land Wars series highlights the emotional and psychological toll of the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project on families. Legal threats and invasive surveys create chronic anxiety, eroding community trust and well-being. As Marylanders face the loss of their homes and legacies, the fight for resistance and hope intensifies against corporate aggression.

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Environment / Fiscal Spending / Government / Government Waste / Infrastructure / Money and Finance

The Untold Truth About Maryland’s DNR: Millions Spent, Little Accountability, and the Silencing of Rural Voices

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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) faces criticism for fiscal mismanagement, politicized priorities, and exclusionary land policies that neglect rural communities. Despite receiving significant funding, transparency is lacking, and traditional conservation practices have been overshadowed by a focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, sidelining local hunters and anglers. An audit is urgently needed.

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Environment / Frederick County / Government / Series / The New Land Wars

The New Bully Tactic: How Energy Companies Are Suing Maryland Families Just for Saying No

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Kevin Daniels faced a lawsuit from PSEG after refusing access to his Maryland farmland for a controversial transmission line project. This corporate tactic reflects a broader issue of legal bullying against property owners, threatening fundamental rights against unwarranted invasion. Without public action, such harassment could escalate, affecting all Marylanders.

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Advocacy / Environment / Maryland

Maryland Pays, Virginia Plays: How an Energy Project Is Sacrificing Maryland Land for Northern Virginia’s Big Tech Boom

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Joanne Frederick discovers that a proposed transmission line, the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, will benefit Northern Virginia’s data centers, not Maryland. The project poses risks to Maryland’s rural communities, environment, and property rights, with local leaders largely silent. This situation reflects a broader trend of sacrificing rural areas for corporate profits.

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