Washington

Located on Capitol Hill, the CNS Washington bureau has more reporters dedicated to covering the federal government’s impact on Maryland than any other news organization in the state.

DC Council cracks down on speeding with new ‘Steer Act’

The DC Council unanimously passed the Steer Act in its newest attempt to reduce speeding and reckless driving in the district.

Maryland lawmakers urge Congress to spend more on Chesapeake Bay restoration

Citing encouraging signs of improvement, five Maryland lawmakers expressed their support Wednesday for increased funding of the federally-backed Chesapeake Bay restoration program.

NTSB: Plane door incident probe hindered by lack of Boeing documents

The head of the federal agency investigating the door plug that blew off of a Boeing 737-MAX 9 in mid-flight in January said Wednesday investigators do not yet have key documents from the aircraft manufacturer.

Lawmakers reached a tentative funding agreement but now face a countdown to avoid a shutdown

The House went back to work Wednesday and reached an agreement in budget discussions, but with a deadline of Friday at midnight lawmakers are now looking to buy time to pass the bill through both chambers.

Reproductive rights advocates urge Congress to recognize women’s economic burdens

With ever-changing laws on reproductive rights across the country, advocates are urging Congress to recognize the economic burdens women face when trying to access reproductive healthcare, especially in states where it is restricted.

Maryland’s Ruppersberger reflects on over two decades in Congress ahead of retirement

Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, isn’t quite ready to say goodbye yet, despite announcing his retirement after 40 years in public office.

Retirement crisis threatens current workers, experts tell Congress

The worsening retirement crisis impacting senior citizens will overtake current workers down the line if not fixed, experts say. 

Senators condemn “mismanagement” at federal prisons for high suicide rates

Researchers have linked solitary confinement to both physical and psychological health problems. Almost 10,900 federal prisoners are currently held in segregated units alone or in smaller cells with others. Forty-five prisoners have been in these units for over a year.

Lawmakers propose task force to probe long-term inequities facing Black women

The persistence of economic, educational and legal disparities in the lives of Black women and girls would be the target of a federal task force recently proposed by a group of House members.

US components still found in Russian weapons against Ukraine, experts tell Congress

American-made semiconductors and other parts have been found in Russian weapons used against Ukraine, even with strict Biden administration sanctions.