Among the ballot issues Maryland voters will be asked to decide when they go to the polls November 6 is Question 5. It would allow voters to reject the congressional districts approved this year by the Maryland General Assembly. This is the second in a series of special reports on the ballot issues in November’s election.
Gallaudet Protest: Opponents Come Together For Same Cause
Opponents on Maryland ballot Question Six came together at Gallaudet University to fight for the job of Angela McCaskill.
The Scoop on Poop: Pet Waste a Major Polluter of Md. Waterways
Studies in Maryland watersheds have found that pets produce up to one-third of bacterial pollution in waterways near developed areas.
Backers Gird for Purple Line Funding Battle
Prince George’s County, state and local officials called for Purple Line funding Thursday, saying the county is ready to make the rail line a reality once it finds a way to pay the hefty price tag.
Md. Casino Opponent Penn National has Fought Against Ballot Issues Before, and Won
Four years ago Penn National helped kill an Ohio ballot question that could have created competition for one of its casinos. Could the same thing happen in Maryland?
Tax Increase to Prevent Teen Use of Cigarillos and Smokeless Tobacco
After a push from Baltimore high school students, Maryland government and health officials increased the tax on cigarillos and smokeless tobacco to discourage teen use.
Fracking Provides New Sources of Energy, but Concerns Environmentalists
Environmental effects versus economic gain: Is fracking a good investment for Maryland?
Inmate Bindings- Inmates work to give old books new life
BOYDS.- Local inmates are putting new skills to work and helping a local library system at the same time. Inmates work a few days a week to repair damaged library books, and they develop their work skills at the same time to help when they go back into the community.
Texting Dangers- Students test drive distracted driving
GLEN BURNIE- Some local residents find out first-hand about the dangers of texting and driving. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and AT&T held an event featuring a distracted driving simulation for students. The event is part of the “It Can Wait” campaign, persuading people to ignore the text and focus on the road.
Maryland Faiths Come Together to Rally for DREAM Act
Congregations from three counties gathered to pray and organize last-minute campaigning for the DREAM Act.