Addressing Housing Shortage and Crime Concerns in Maryland

Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order to fast-track housing construction in Maryland to combat the 96,000-unit shortage. Meanwhile, the denial of U.S. Marshals protection for power line surveyors in Carroll County raises safety concerns. Governor Moore is open to federal help to fight crime in Baltimore but opposes National Guard deployment. Senate Minority Leader Stephen S. Hershey Jr. is considering a gubernatorial run, and progressive groups endorse Will Jawando for Montgomery County Executive. Baltimore will pay $3.3 million to relieve debt from closed schools, and consumer advocates seek relief as electric rates rise in Maryland. Additionally, Rosso Commercial Real Estate successfully arranged a new lease for CarHaven, a pre-owned vehicle dealership in Owings Mills, facilitating their relocation to a larger site for expansion.