Maryland
Monday, April 22, 2024
Report: Increasing turnover among election officials a long-term trend
A new report shows the increase in turnover among election officials in Maryland and nationwide is not as dramatic as many have feared. The …
Assembly strengthens data privacy for Marylanders
Advocates are cheering the General Assembly for legislation protecting Marylanders' data privacy and are calling on Gov. Wes Moore to sign the bill…
Maryland students to study eclipse’s effect on atmosphere
As solar eclipse spectators are gathering in the path of totality, teams of students from Maryland and around the nation are preparing to launch …
Patapsco River conditions slow progress on Key Bridge salvage
With temporary channels open to shallow draft vessels only a week after the collapse of the Key Bridge, officials see a much slower path to …
Report: 75% of conventionally grown produce has pesticide residue
Marylanders shopping for fresh produce may want to consider a new report that finds chemical residues in much of the crop. In its 2024 "Shoppers …
Assembly considers grants to assist MD family caregivers
Advocates are calling on Maryland lawmakers to fund a grant program to help family caregivers. A 2021 study indicated about 760,000 family …
Program could bring student debt cancellation for some MD borrowers
Marylanders with student debt may have an opportunity to have some or all of it forgiven but time is running out. The average student loan debt of …
MD Labor Dept. finalizing new heat stress standard for workers
With hotter summers bringing hotter working conditions, the Maryland Department of Labor is implementing a heat stress standard to protect workers …
Bill would provide behavioral health services to MD minors without diagnosis
The General Assembly is considering a bill to expand access to behavioral health services to Marylanders younger than 18. This afternoon, the Senate …
Bill would require fossil fuel companies to help pay for climate impacts
Advocates are asking Maryland lawmakers to establish a superfund to help hold fossil fuel companies accountable for the costs of climate change…
Lobby Day brings advocates to Annapolis to focus on Maryland seniors
Advocates will head to Annapolis today as AARP Maryland conducts its annual lobby day. The group's staff and volunteers will meet in person with …
Report: Philanthropy must do more to repair past harms
A new report argued many charitable foundations need to examine the origin of their wealth and repair harms done. The National Committee for …
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