A 30-day public remark interval on sports activities betting rules in Maryland concluded on the finish of September, a step towards a cell sports activities betting launch within the state. With written public feedback acquired — and some oral feedback acquired earlier this month — the Sports activities Wagering Utility Overview Fee will assessment the feedback and should implement modifications to the rules relying on the benefit of the feedback.
Emergency rules created by the SWARC have been authorized on Sept. 2. Any extra modifications applied by the SWARC after the general public remark interval will likely be revealed within the Maryland Register, doubtless on Oct. 21, and they’d turn into efficient 10 days after that.
Notable public feedback
The general public feedback diversified, with some legit, considerate remarks on SWARC rules.
Different feedback weren’t practically as precious. A number of enterprise house owners reached out to the SWARC asking for assist making use of for a license, maybe not understanding the aim of the general public feedback. Others determined to chastise the SWARC for Maryland’s present lack of authorized cell sportsbooks.
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“What in God’s identify is taking so lengthy?” one individual wrote.
“Why has the SWARC not moved at a sooner tempo?” one other commenter mentioned. “MD voters authorized cell betting in November of 2020. What offers you the precise to delay democracy?”
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On the insightful remark entrance, there have been complaints about particular language within the SWARC’s emergency rules. A few critiques centered on language that requires candidates to have both direct or oblique possession of 5% or extra from somebody with a Private Web Value (PNW) of lower than $1.847 million. Even a sportsbook operator, bet365, reached out to the SWARC to share feedback towards that requirement.
“Any limitations on what operators can take part within the business that aren’t pushed by suitability or expertise issues, run the danger of adversely impacting the tax income generated by the state, in addition to limiting buyer alternative in what would in any other case be a strong and aggressive business,” Robert Moncrief Jr., authorized and regulatory counsel for bet365, wrote.
“Alternatively, this requirement could lead to having an applicant that’s in any other case disqualified, merely discover a qualifying entity that has no precise participation within the operation of sports activities wagering to be their shell license holder merely to fulfill the possession standards whereas the can be disqualified entity turns into a licensed provider, however the useful equal of the cell license holder,” Moncrief continued. “Both of those situations lead to regulatory limitations that fail to attain the intent of the laws.”
One other public commenter, Malik Edwards with Wager on Black LLC, was pissed off by obscure language from the SWARC about variety and inclusion measures. Edwards needs elevated transparency in regards to the possession of varied sports activities betting corporations working within the state.
Edwards additionally requested for one more disparity research trying into the SWARC’s potential to use race and gender-conscious measures throughout the rules and software supplies. Edwards doesn’t imagine the finished disparity research paints a transparent image of the business and the SWARC’s potential to impose varied measures.
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Cell timeline
The SWARC plans to carry at the very least one October assembly — the following assembly is at present scheduled for Oct. 19 — to debate and implement any proposed modifications to rules that stem from the general public feedback. SWARC workers needs any modifications to be revealed within the Oct. 21 version of the Maryland Register.
Oct. 21 can be the date when the cell sports activities wagering license software window closes. After Oct. 21, the SWARC and Maryland Lottery will work to award and subject cell licenses. As much as 60 such licenses can be found within the state.
If there are fewer than 60 candidates, which is predicted, the SWARC will work to award licenses on a rolling foundation. That units the stage for a possible launch of cell sportsbooks in November or December.
Ensure that your prospective college offers globally recognized credentials if you plan to further your education or practice internationally.
Consider Your Future Goals
Considering your goals when choosing an online college helps you select a program that fits your current needs and prepares you for long-term success.
If you intend to work right after graduation, choose a program that aligns with your desired career path. Look for concentrations or specialized tracks that can provide in-depth knowledge in your field.
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However, if you plan to pursue further education such as a master’s or doctoral degree, ensure that credits from your online college are transferable to other schools. Also ensure that the college’s credentials are globally recognized, if you intend to work or study abroad.
Understand Your Expenses and Financing Options
Online colleges in Maryland (particularly private institutions), can be quite expensive, compared to other online schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average undergraduate tuition and required fees for four-year public schools is $9,750 per year; meanwhile, enrollees in four-year private colleges may pay north of $38,000 per year.
If private university tuition is out of your budget, consider enrolling in a state-owned online school such as the University of Maryland Global Campus, which only requires about $8,000 in annual tuition and fees.
Aside from seeking affordable online programs, here are other ways to fund your college education:
Complete the FAFSA®
Apply for institutional scholarships
Take a private student loan
Enroll in a work-study program
Ask your employer about a tuition reimbursement program
BALTIMORE – With a little more than two months until election day, the majority of Marylanders surveyed in the new Gonzales Poll would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris over Donald Trump for president.
A total of 820 registered voters in Maryland who indicated they are likely to vote in the 2024 general election were queried for the poll by live telephone interviews, utilizing both landline and cellphone numbers between August 24 and August 30.
A cross-section of interviews was conducted throughout the state, reflecting Maryland’s general election voting patterns, the pollster said.
The Gonzales Poll stated that “the margin of error, per accepted statistical standards, is a range of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points and if the entire population was surveyed, there is a 95% probability that the true numbers would fall within this range.”
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Presidential survey
According to the latest Gonzales Poll, 56% of Marylanders surveyed said they would vote for Harris over Trump for president.
According to the latest Gonzales Poll, 56% of Marylanders say they would vote for Kamala Harris over Trump for president.
Gonzales Poll
The poll says 84% of Democrats support the Harris/Tim Walz ticket and 80% of Republicans support the Trump/JD Vance ticket. Also, 83% of Black voters polled would vote for Harris/Walz.
Among the independents, 38% favor Harris/Walz and 36% prefer Trump/Vance, according to the poll.
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Gov. Moore’s approval gets a bump
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, who led the state’s response to the deadly Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March, has the approval of 64% of Marylanders surveyed. Moore has a 35% “mostly soft approval” among Republicans who were surveyed (7% strongly approve, 28% somewhat approve),” the poll shows.
His approval rating increased by 33% since the last Gonzales Poll in the winter.
His approval rating increased by 33% since the last Gonzalez poll in the winter.
Gonzales Poll
Last month, the governor spoke at the Democratic National Convention in support of Harris, who was nominated as the party’s presidential candidate.
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He framed Harris’ candidacy as “the story of a prosecutor who defended our freedoms and had Maryland’s back when we needed it most. And now MVP: We’ve got yours.”
President Biden’s approval
The Gonzales Poll shows that 53% of Maryland voters surveyed approve of the job President Joe Biden is doing, while 45% disapprove. Seventy-six percent of the Democrats believe Biden is doing a good job in office, and 84% of Republicans disagree.
Gonzales Poll
State transportation and juvenile reform
According to the poll, 95% of Marylanders think it is “important for the State to invest in improving its transportation infrastructure.”
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And, when it comes to juvenile crime, voters were asked, “What type of laws, in your opinion, ultimately better help our children under 18 who commit crimes – Laws that are strict, which include things such as juvenile detention and boot camps. This hold individuals responsible and accountable for their behavior; or Laws that are lenient, which include social programs and counseling. This recognizes that society is responsible for much of this behavior?”
The poll showed that 58% of Marylanders are in favor of strict laws, which hold juveniles responsible and accountable for their behavior, and only 34% desire laws that are lenient.
Gonzales Poll
The poll shows that 58% of Marylanders are in favor of strict laws, which holds juveniles responsible and accountable for their behavior, and only 34% desire laws that are lenient.
“A majority of nearly every demographic group backs strict laws to inspire a sense of personal responsibility and to best assist our juvenile offenders ultimately realize at least a chance at a successful, happy life,” the poll said.
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Is the country going in the right direction?
Fifty percent of Marylanders polled say the country is headed in the right direction, while 45% say the country is headed in the wrong direction.
According to the poll, 93% of Maryland voters who think the country is moving in the right direction are voting for Harris/Walz, and 70% of Maryland voters who think the country is moving in the wrong direction are voting for Trump/Vance.
Fifty percent of Marylanders polled say the country is headed in the right direction, while 45% say the country is headed in the wrong direction.
Gonzales Poll
In the previous poll, 41% of voters said the country was headed in the right direction.
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“The mood of voters in Maryland vis-à-vis how they perceive things overall going in the country is a tad less grumpy than it was in winter,” the Gonzales Poll said.
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Adam Thompson is a digital content producer for CBS Baltimore.
Proud Montgomery County, MD resident Gavriella Kaufmann (Potomac) won her episode of FOX’s game show “Name that Tune”, which aired last week.
Kaufmann, who was born and raised in Potomac and graduated from Churchill High School in 2015, stated in an interview with FOX 5, that she has always been into music and referred to herself as a music and game show savant. When she saw an ad on LinkedIn about being on season 4 of the game show, she immediately knew she had to do it.
“I’ve loved game shows for as long as I can remember, and music has always been a huge part of my life. Being on Name That Tune was the perfect combination of both passions—it was like a dream come true.” Kaufmann told us.
The episode had a happy ending, with Kaufmann winning a whopping $85,000! She added, “When I was on Name That Tune, I was so focused on doing my best and naming as many songs as possible that I completely lost track of the score. It wasn’t until Jane, the host, told me my total. I was in complete shock, but it was such an incredible moment!”