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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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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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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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