Lawmakers seek to ban gender-affirming medication for those under 18
The bill, Protect the Kids Act, would prohibit licensed medical professionals from prescribing cross-sex hormone therapy like hormones or hormone blockers.
At the Department of Education, protests – and warnings – over firings
The department closed its headquarters building in Washington as well as regional offices on March 12.
As Black Lives Matter Plaza becomes rubble, onlookers mourn symbol of hope
A week after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the mural’s removal — following pressure from the Republican-controlled Congress — workers chipped away at the street.
Youth mental health: What Works?
Annapolis
Lawmakers seek to ban gender-affirming medication for those under 18
The bill, Protect the Kids Act, would prohibit licensed medical professionals from prescribing cross-sex hormone therapy like hormones or hormone blockers.
Maryland lawmakers target the tranquilizers behind recent overdose deaths
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is attempting to push Maryland’s Department of Health to restrict the distribution of two veterinary tranquilizers that play a growing role in the state’s overdose crisis.
Lawmakers battle between cracking down and easing up on prison sentences
One measure under consideration would help offenders reduce their sentences for demonstrating good behavior. The other would crack down on violent offenders seeking time off their sentences.
Maryland energy proposal leaves the door open for new gas plants
Environmental advocates are fighting an energy bill that Democratic leaders say will lower utility bills and further the state’s clean energy initiative.
Data stories
Washington
As Black Lives Matter Plaza becomes rubble, onlookers mourn symbol of hope
A week after D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the mural’s removal — following pressure from the Republican-controlled Congress — workers chipped away at the street.
At the Department of Education, protests – and warnings – over firings
The department closed its headquarters building in Washington as well as regional offices on March 12.
In crowded town hall, Maryland constituents air worries about government cuts
Many queries focused on veterans and the Department of Education.
On NTSB recommendations, FAA closes helicopter route near DC airport weeks after tragedy
The NTSB urged the FAA to ban helicopters from a four-mile stretch over the Potomac River when a specific airport runway is in use and to designate an alternative route.
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Maryland
Metro sees a spike in rides amidst return to work orders
This movement comes one month after President Donald Trump issued a memorandum that required federal employees across the country to terminate remote-work arrangements.
Maryland lawmakers target the tranquilizers behind recent overdose deaths
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is attempting to push Maryland’s Department of Health to restrict the distribution of two veterinary tranquilizers that play a growing role in the state’s overdose crisis.
Trump’s immigration arrests and deportations, by the numbers
Recent ICE data shows deportations falling below expectations, though immigration arrests are significantly higher than under former President Biden.
Lawmakers battle between cracking down and easing up on prison sentences
One measure under consideration would help offenders reduce their sentences for demonstrating good behavior. The other would crack down on violent offenders seeking time off their sentences.
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Foreign Reporting
Anti-gang efforts in the Caribbean are feeling the Trump cuts
With Washington announcing funding cuts to over 90% of USAID funding, programs designed to curb crime on America’s maritime border have been kneecapped.
Caribbean islands mark Carnival in a time of emergency
There’s officially a national state of emergency, and it covers the entire run of the country’s most important tourist attraction – including the frenzied height of the Carnival season.
Algerian journalist and activist, 65, pardoned during third stint in prison
Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi, 65, was released from prison in late October after serving 22 months of detention.
Roman Ivanov’s story is a microcosm of media censorship in Russia
Roman Ivanov’s case is part of a larger story about President Vladimir Putin’s successful efforts to silence journalists and dismantle independent media in Russia.