WASHINGTON – Female Baltimore City police officers were twice as likely as their male counterparts to report that they had committed physical abuse of their spouse or partner, according to data from a 1999 survey of the officers
Migrant Visa Program Small, But Growing in Acceptance with Maryland Farmers
WASHINGTON – The number of visas issued in Maryland for foreign farm laborers has grown steadily over the last few years, as farmers have warmed to the program, officials say
Frederick Farmer’s Relationship With Workers Bridges Language, Culture Gaps
THURMONT – When Robert Black hired Simon Gonzalez and his two sons to pick fruit in his Thurmont orchard 15 years ago, he thought he was just getting hired help
Economics Force Farmers, Migrants Into Long-Term, Often Personal Relationships
WASHINGTON – Jean Phillips had a problem
States Ask for Billions for Bioterror Fight; Maryland Already Out $2 Million
WASHINGTON – Maryland Health Secretary Georges Benjamin said Friday that public health officials nationwide will need a minimum of $1
Charities Enter Season of Giving Caught Between Rising Need, Falling Donations
WASHINGTON – As the nation heads into the season of giving, many local charities say they are feeling pinched between a drop in donations in the wake of Sept
Gay Rights Bill Takes Effect, As Opponents Concede Defeat in Referendum Fight
WASHINGTON – A Maryland gay rights law took effect Wednesday, after opponents of the legislation conceded they did not have enough signatures to put the measure to a vote in next year’s general election
High Court Passes on Doctor’s Claim that She Was Fired for Religious Beliefs
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court Tuesday refused to take up the case of a Maryland physician who claimed she was subjected to workplace discrimination because she is an Orthodox Jew
National Group Gives Maryland Passing Grade for its Election Reform Efforts
WASHINGTON – Maryland was one of 12 states to improve on a national report card evaluating election policies, going from a grade of D to a B for its progress on election reform in the year since the troubled presidential election