As a small town Occupy movement, Occupy Frederick struggles for support. Fewer than 15 people consistently spend the night in the small tent city next to Carroll Creek in downtown Frederick.
New Law Would Ban Minors From Using Artificial Tanning Beds
A group of lawmakers wants to expand on current restrictions and place an outright ban on the use of artificial tanning beds for anyone under 18.
Obama’s Education Reforms Leave Md. Education Leaders Encouraged, But Wary
WASHINGTON – Maryland education leaders mostly praised President Obama’s comments on education in his State of the Union speech, but they worried about his mandate to keep higher education costs affordable or face funding repercussions
Former Prince George’s Schools Chief’s Conviction Partly Reversed
WASHINGTON – Former Prince George’s County schools chief Andre Hornsby could see his jail time reduced after a federal appeals court Wednesday reversed three fraud convictions in his corruption case
Maryland Education Experts Pleased, But Wary of Policies in Obama Speech
Maryland education leaders liked President Obama’s comments on education in his State of the Union speech, but they worried about his mandate to keep higher education costs affordable.
Rockville Company Tests Hybrid Model in University of Maryland Wind Tunnel
A Maryland company, Genovation Cars Inc., is in the process of creating a plug-in electric hybrid they are calling the G2.
Conviction Partly Reversed for Former Prince George’s Schools Chief Hornsby
Former Prince George’s County schools chief Andrew Hornsby could see reduced jail time after three of his fraud convictions were reversed Wednesday. A retrial is a possibility.
Maryland Women’s Caucus Returns With New Tubman Legislation
After a failed attempt last year to put a Harriet Tubman statue in Congress’ Statuary Hall, the Maryland women’s caucus is trying again to get the state native what they feel is her due representation in national history.
Delegate Wants to Let Md. Fantasy Sports Players in on the Game
A bill would exempt certain fantasy sports competitions from current state gambling regulations, allowing Maryland residents the ability to enter and collect prizes. Currently, some fantasy league organizers like ESPN and CBS, prohibit Marylanders from participating when cash and prizes are at stake.
New Nuclear Reactor Will Bring Jobs to Southern Maryland, Supporters Say
Calvert County business owners and nuclear energy advocates testified Wednesday in support of a plan to build a third reactor at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant, saying it would help the local economy.