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The effort to bring more ‘chips’ into Prince George’s Co. — microchips 07/12/2023 04:20pm • A Maryland lawmaker wants more chips made in Prince George’s County — microchips. In this case, the U.S. government is prioritizing the production of semiconductors for microchips in the years to come through billions of dollars of federal incentives. Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Maryland sports betting fell 21% in June 07/11/2023 10:44am • Wagering through sports betting apps and at retail sportsbooks in Maryland fell to $254.5 million in June, a drop of 20.5% from May. BetMaryland.com said the drop is likely seasonal, based on annual trends in states where sports betting has been legal longer, and year-over-year comparisons are a Powerball jackpot grows to $725 million, 7th largest ever 07/11/2023 08:45am • ▶ Watch Video: Powerball jackpot grows to $725 million after no winner in latest drawing The Powerball jackpot has climbed again to an estimated $725 million ahead of Wednesday's upcoming drawing, becoming the seventh-largest prize in the game's history. According to Powerball's calcul Feds renew Md. ‘reinsurance’ program to continue reduced rates for individually purchased health plans 07/08/2023 12:54pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Federal agencies have approved a five-year extension on a waiver that helps keep rates lower for Marylanders purchasing health insurance fro WTOP – 2023 TOP Kids Awards Contest Official Rules 07/07/2023 12:02pm • NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.   BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, EACH ENTRANT AGREES TO THESE OFFICIAL RULES.   Eligibility: Entrants who are 18 years of age or older and reside in MD, VA or D.C. may nominate a Legal Maryland marijuana sales soar past $10 million on July 4 holiday weekend 07/06/2023 09:12am • Cannabis sales in Maryland exploded during the Fourth of July weekend, passing the $10 million mark, as the state entered its first weekend of legal recreational marijuana sales. Marijuana became legal for adult recreational use across Maryland on Saturday, July 1. Between Friday, June 30 and Joey Votto homers to snap an 0-for-21 drought, Fraley scores in Reds' 3-2 win over the Nationals 07/03/2023 09:13pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Joey Votto hit a two-run home run to end an 0-for-21 slump, Ian Gibaut pitched out of a jam in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Washington Nationals 3-2 Monday night in the opener of a four-game series. Votto homered in the fourth off Jake Irvin, depositing th Manassas City Council kills downtown-area workforce housing proposal 07/01/2023 11:41pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. The Manassas City Council has killed a plan for affordable workforce housing near downtown over community character concerns, insisti Drones, guns and Botox: A rundown of new Va. laws taking effect July 1 06/30/2023 01:14pm • New Virginia laws, set to take effect Saturday, July 1, seek to improve safety, privacy and quality of life in the Commonwealth. Here is a rundown of some key changes. Safety and privacy addressed  Peeping or spying by drone will be against the law, in Virginia, as of July 1. HB1583 prohibits Move over 'Hamilton,' it's time for a fresh take on '1776' at DC's Kennedy Center 06/30/2023 04:12am • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZctUXQKhSRM Are you hoping to make this a four-day weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July? Check out the musical revival of "1776" at the Kennedy Center now through July 16. "Getting to perform '1776,' a musical about the writing of the Declaration of In Gas tax hike, police reform, relief for veterans: New laws in Md. take effect July 1 06/29/2023 08:47pm • Hundreds of new laws will go into effect in Maryland on Saturday, including one that’s designed to give retired veterans a break. The Keep Our Heroes Home Act will boost the amount of tax-exempt income for retired veterans in Maryland from $15,000 to $20,000 — that applies to those 55 and old Business owners across Md. prepare for minimum wage increase 06/29/2023 09:47am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Starting Saturday, most business owners around the state will have six months to prepare for a coming jump in the state's minimum wage. Break out the coupons — Virginia shoppers won't have a sales tax holiday this year 06/28/2023 11:04pm • Virginia won't be getting its annual sales tax holiday this summer, but the tradition will continue in Maryland. Noticeably absent from a set of new laws kicking in July 1 in Virginia is a law that would have extended the annual three-day sales tax holiday weekend. In the past, around August, Commercial flights at Manassas airport? City leaders are optimistic 06/28/2023 08:36am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Commercial passenger flights could soon be taking off from Manassas. The Manassas City Council is considering a proposal from airp What is a Therme? Massive spa resort considering DC site aims to be 'antithesis to the metaverse' 06/28/2023 05:29am • Last month, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced D.C. had inked a deal with a company seeking to build a massive $500 million complex in the District. No, it’s not for a new Commander’s stadium or swanky hotel. The agreement is with an Austrian-based company that hopes to build an indoor spa and