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Read a sampling of the latest articles featuring Ben and his recent op-eds from Maryland and national media.
Mar 7, 2024
As US lawmakers debate, billions of food funding hangs in the balance
Source: DevexThe world is hungrier than ever — and for some United States lawmakers, that means both their country and others need to pick up the slack. “It’s one thing for […]
Read ArticleMar 6, 2024
Maryland lawmakers urge Congress to spend more on Chesapeake Bay restoration
Source: Baltimore SunCiting encouraging signs of improvement, five Maryland lawmakers expressed their support Wednesday for increased funding of the federally backed Chesapeake Bay restoration program. “We’ve made progress,” Sen. Ben Cardin, a […]
Read ArticleMar 3, 2024
Cardin says bipartisan border security deal ‘only’ failed because of Trump
Source: The HillDemocratic Sen. Ben Cardin (Md.) pinned the blame for the Senate’s failed bipartisan border security deal on former President Trump on Sunday, claiming his opposition to the bill is the “only reason” […]
Read ArticleMar 1, 2024
Cardin talks about funding, projects with local officials
Source: Frederick News-PostU.S. Senator Ben Cardin met with Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and several local officials Friday to discuss opportunities for federal funding in the county. One of the areas the […]
Read ArticleFeb 27, 2024
Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program Update: Initial Demolition Begins
Source: Amtrak Media CenterOne of the largest transportation infrastructure investments on the East Coast has begun demolition in Baltimore. Amtrak’s $6 billion Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program has entered a new phase, along with major construction […]
Read ArticleFeb 25, 2024
The fight for clean water in Pa. can feel daunting, here are some reasons for hope
Source: Erie Times-NewsI was recently asked what gives me the most hope in my work. I answered, “Pennsylvania.” Hope can be elusive in the world of environmental restoration. For the past 40 […]
Read ArticleFeb 23, 2024
Legislation to Fortify USFWS Coastal Program Introduced in US House And Senate
Source: The Wildlife SocietyRepresentative Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Senator Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) recently introduced the Coastal Habitat Conservation Act of 2023 to the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, respectively, to […]
Read ArticleFeb 22, 2024
In Pennsylvania, I see hope for our environmental future
Source: USA TodayI was recently asked what gives me the most hope in my work. I answered, “Pennsylvania.” Hope can be elusive in the world of environmental restoration. For the past 40 […]
Read ArticleFeb 21, 2024
Revitalizing Upton: A beacon of hope for Baltimore’s future
Source: Baltimore SunUpton, once a vibrant hub of African American culture and entrepreneurship in Baltimore, is experiencing a remarkable resurgence. Amid the challenges faced by urban communities, a wave of positive initiatives […]
Read ArticleFeb 21, 2024
Turkey is back in from the cold with NATO and F-16 moves, but thorny issues remain
Source: CNBCTurkey spent nearly two years — along with Hungary — holding up Sweden’s accession to NATO. It’s bought powerful Russian weapons systems and its outspoken president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, openly lambastes […]
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