Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
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🏛️ Government
Bowie residents have seen tap water turn discolored from aging cast-iron pipes and many now rely on bottled water, while officials plan a $5 million pipelining project and hydrant flushing operations to clear sediment as the water continues to be safe under current standards.
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development announced Healthy Homes and Production Grant program on Tuesday, which will offer up to $18,000 per home for urgent health and safety repairs in eight counties — priority goes to families with kids 6 or under.
On Tuesday, Prince George’s County Council introduced bills to cut red tape by forming a task force and reducing permitting fees to help residents open businesses.
The measures also give local businesses a 5% advantage on county contracts and require 20% of construction contracts to go to local operators.
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