Gov. Martin O’Malley said he’s included $1.8 million in his proposed budget towards expanding a program that feeds breakfast to students.
Bill Would Restrict Shackling of Pregnant Inmates in Md.
Maryland’s General Assembly is considering legislation that would restrict the practice of shackling pregnant inmates.
Shark Fin Soup Might Leave the Menu
A bill in both the House and Senate would make it illegal, with some exceptions, to distribute, possess, sell or trade shark fins in Maryland, effectively making it illegal to sell shark fin soup in the state.
NIH Sequestration: Federal Deadline Looming, Risks Are High for Health Care
BETHESDA — As the clock ticks down to the March 1 sequestration deadline on Capitol Hill the National Institutes of Health prepares for a possible loss of more than $1 billion.
Student CSI: Metro Area Students Prepare for Jobs in Forensic Science
Students from throughout the metropolitan Washington area tried their hand at solving crime and found it’s much different than what’s portrayed by television crime scene investigators.
State Pledges $12.8 Million Grant to Nonprofit Housing Counselors
The award goes toward the Maryland HOPE Counseling Network — 39 nonprofits across the state that aid individuals struggling to pay their mortgages.
Maryland Legislator to Push for Pot Decriminalization
Delegate Curt Anderson introduced a bill that would decriminalize marijuana use for adults 21 and older and allow home growing in limited quantities.
New Program Connects Children to Mental Health Services
Primary care doctors given resources to take a more active role in children’s mental health.
History of Gun Legislation in Maryland
Gov. Martin O’Malley’s new gun legislation will be heard on the Senate next week. His bill would be one in a long line of gun legislation in Maryland that dates back to at least 1886.