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Carroll County Lawmakers Push Back Against PSEG Land Access: “No Approval, No Trespassing”

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Maryland legislators demand transparency from PSEG regarding the MPRP power line project after a court ruling granted land access for surveys. The Carroll County Delegation expresses community concerns over the process and lack of communication, emphasizing opposition to perceived property rights violations and procedural lapses. They seek detailed information about surveys and protections for landowners.

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Baltimore County / Carroll County / Energy / Environment / Federal / Frederick County / Infrastructure / The New Land Wars / Washington County

Trump’s America and the New Land War: Federal Judge Grants PSEG Access to Private Property Without Consent

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A federal judge granted Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) temporary access to over 90 private properties in Maryland for survey work related to the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project. This ruling, met with outrage from landowners and local officials, raises concerns about property rights and corporate overreach in energy projects. Grassroots group Stop MPRP, Inc. vows to challenge the decision.

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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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Baltimore County / Carroll County / Frederick County / Infrastructure / Legislation / Policy / The New Land Wars / Washington County

Eminent Domain or Exploitation? What Colorado’s Land Grab Means for Maryland’s MPRP and Property Rights

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In Brighton, Colorado, a family’s farm was seized through eminent domain for a private developer’s benefit, highlighting a troubling trend in using government processes for private gain. This raises alarms in Maryland, where similar threats emerge from the Maryland-Pennsylvania Reliability Project. Property owners must safeguard against such abuses of power.

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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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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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Environmental Justice / Maryland Land Wars (MPRP) / Maryland Watch

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 survey stakes on her family’s farm for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project, which aims to connect energy from Pennsylvania to feed Northern Virginia’s data center boom. While Marylanders bear the consequences, they gain no benefits. The initiative reflects a troubling trend of rural communities sacrificed for corporate profit, with local leaders largely silent.

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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 survey stakes for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project (MPRP) on her farm, unaware it benefits Northern Virginia’s data centers, not Marylanders. The project threatens local environments and property rights, with Marylanders facing lawsuits while their state pays for Virginia’s energy needs, highlighting broader issues of community neglect for corporate gain.

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