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Justin Ready Gets It Right: Maryland Needs Leadership That Puts Citizens First

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Maryland State Senator Justin Ready criticizes Governor Wes Moore and Democrats for neglecting local issues like rising taxes, crime, and corporate land grabs. Ready emphasizes the need for leaders to prioritize the concerns of Maryland families over national politics, advocating for practical governance that addresses affordability and community safety.

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Accountability / Baltimore County / Carroll County / Eminent Domain / Energy / Frederick County / Infrastructure / Maryland / Maryland Land Wars (MPRP) / The New Land Wars / Washington County

Power Grab in the Piedmont: How Wes Moore Is Letting Out-of-State Interests Bulldoze Maryland Property Rights

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By Michael Phillips As hundreds of Maryland families brace for the bulldozers of Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), one man has the power to stand up for their rights—and he’s …

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Carroll County / Energy / Environment / Environmental Justice / Government / Government / Maryland / Maryland Land Wars (MPRP) / Politics

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 / 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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