Maryland
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Some Maryland Communities Lowering Voting Age to 16
Today is National Voter Registration Day and in addition to urging you to check your registration advocates are making the case for lowering the votin…
Advocates: Proposed EPA Cuts Would Slow PFAS Cleanup
Environmental advocates said proposed budget cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency will slow cleanup of toxic "forever chemicals," per- and poly…
Poll: Nearly 50% of Maryland Teachers Working Second Job
As students head back to school, a recent poll of teachers in Maryland found many are facing financial hardships. The poll conducted over the summer …
Thousands of Maryland Households Qualify for Internet Subsidy
Maryland residents struggling to pay for web access can get help from two connected programs. The Federal Communications Commission's Affordable …
Maryland Adds 1400 Acres of Preserved Farmland
The Maryland Board of Public Works recently approved the preservation of several working farms. The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation …
MD Researchers: Many Police-Auctioned Cell Phones Contain Personal Data
In a recent study, researchers at the University of Maryland found personal data remained on many used cellphones purchased through a police auction …
Unionization Votes Don't Always Translate into Contracts
While unionization votes often make headlines, the path to a contract can be a long one. Since the beginning of last year, seven Starbucks locations …
Report: Widening College Completion Gap Between Latino, White Students in MD
A new report looking at Latino college completion rates across the country shows Maryland is doing better than most. The report from the non-profit …
Open Access Baltimore Brings Free Support to Food Entrepreneurs
A new web resource supporting food entrepreneurship in Baltimore is open for business. Morgan State University has partnered with the City of …
Social Security Administration Raising Awareness of SSI in Maryland
The Social Security Administration wants to make sure Marylanders know about the Supplemental Security Income program. Supplemental Security Income …
Report: Seagrass Restoration Making Progress in Chesapeake Bay
A new report found some vital improvements in the Chesapeake Bay over the last few years. The Chesapeake Bay Program reported 76,000 acres of …
Report Estimates 16K New Jobs Possible via Climate Pathway
A new report provides a road map for how Maryland can achieve its climate goals, and officials want to hear from the public. Maryland's Climate …