Maryland spent big on youth mental health — but then the budget crisis hit
Thrive Behavioral Health won state funding to work with students with severe behavioral issues in five school districts to keep the youths from being removed from school — and the agency said its tactics are working.
Maryland Democrats appalled by Trump’s Ukraine stance
WASHINGTON— Some of Maryland’s Democratic lawmakers say they are appalled by President Donald Trump’s comments blaming Ukraine for Russia’s invasion and calling Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator. “He called President Zelensky a dictator when it’s Vladamir Putin that is…
Gov. Moore’s cuts to Blueprint plan face major pushback
Gov. Wes Moore’s proposal to freeze and cut funding to some programs under Maryland’s 10-year education reform plan is running into major objections from advocates.
Baltimore’s Red Line and other Md. transit projects face tough odds this spring
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland lawmakers may place transit priorities like Baltimore’s Red Line on hold this spring in the face of bleak federal funding prospects and a search for savings in the state budget. Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says that…
Contracted Out
Audits show trouble lurking in school contracts
Auditors keep a close eye on school district contracting in Maryland — and if you’re wondering why, just look at what happened in May in Montgomery County. After auditors raised suspicions, the district’s former assistant director of transportation pleaded guilty…
An unprecedented look at Maryland public school spending
Billions of local, state and federal tax dollars go to funding Maryland’s public schools every year — and now, it will be easier for you to find out how your local school district spent that money. That’s because the Local…
Health care, construction, tech among biggest school expenses
With employee health care costs leading the way, Maryland’s public school districts spent $21.1 billion between fiscal years 2019 and 2022 not on teacher and staff salaries, but on everything else that keeps the schools running. That’s the bottom line…
Baltimore County leads state in transparency of school expenditures
If you’re curious about how your local school district is spending its money, you can download data from the “Contracted Out” database. But if you want to know exactly why school districts spend what they spend, you’re out of luck…
Annapolis
Baltimore’s Red Line and other Md. transit projects face tough odds this spring
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland lawmakers may place transit priorities like Baltimore’s Red Line on hold this spring in the face of bleak federal funding prospects and a search for savings in the state budget. Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says that…
Gov. Moore’s cuts to Blueprint plan face major pushback
Gov. Wes Moore’s proposal to freeze and cut funding to some programs under Maryland’s 10-year education reform plan is running into major objections from advocates.
DC Metro transit needs money, but Maryland’s not in a great position to help
D.C. Metro transit officials are asking Maryland lawmakers to help stave off their latest budget crisis.
State may block Trump administration from Maryland databases
Some Maryland lawmakers are seeking to protect residents’ data from law enforcement intrusions amid heightened immigration enforcement by President Donald Trump’s administration.
Data stories
Egg prices hit record high amid bird flu outbreak
Egg prices hit a record high in January as avian influenza continues decimating flocks around the country and in Maryland, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the CDC.
What will win best picture at the Oscars? Here’s what the data says
As the Oscars’ best picture race heats up, Capital News Service analyzed which film best fits the profile of a best picture winner, comparing this year’s 10 nominees to winners since 2010 to which film is most likely to end up on top.
Some people need abortions later in pregnancy – many come to Maryland
Some people need abortions later in pregnancy – ma | RSS.com Maryland is one of the few places in the United States serving people who need later abortions, home to two of the only clinics in the country that perform…
Patients travel hundreds of miles to Maryland for abortion care
Patients travel hundreds of miles to Maryland for abortion care Patients seeking abortion care travel hours, often crossing state lines, to reach Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Rachel Kashy and her colleagues at the Women’s Health Center of Maryland. “Why are…
Washington
Fired federal workers descend on Senate to put human faces on Trump-Musk cuts
WASHINGTON—Nearly 40 recently terminated federal workers walked from Senate office to Senate office Tuesday, hoping to share their stories with senators and their staffs. The visits were promoted through various channels, including a Signal group for terminated federal employees and…
Van Hollen calls GOP budget plan, Trump cuts ‘betrayal’
Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Wednesday criticized a Republican budget bill endorsed by President Donald Trump, which provides tax breaks to the wealthy that are partially offset by huge cuts to Medicaid.
Maryland Democrats appalled by Trump’s Ukraine stance
WASHINGTON— Some of Maryland’s Democratic lawmakers say they are appalled by President Donald Trump’s comments blaming Ukraine for Russia’s invasion and calling Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator. “He called President Zelensky a dictator when it’s Vladamir Putin that is…
Maryland constituents voice worries about Trump actions during senators’ call-in
Constituents from across Maryland gathered for a virtual town hall Wednesday to voice concerns to Democratic Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks about the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle federal agencies and the potential impact on their jobs and the state’s economy.
Bringing Back Baseball
Hagerstown’s new ballpark: Picnic areas, walking paths and high expectations
HAGERSTOWN — From the corner of West Baltimore Street and Summit Avenue, you can see the future of baseball in the Hub City There aren’t any home runs flying yet. But next Spring, the cranes and construction workers will be…
Baseball stadium aims to revitalize city center
HAGERSTOWN – The new ballpark under construction here is the latest effort to bring baseball back to a town that has a rich history tied to the game. But the project is also an attempt to revitalize a city core…
Neighbors remain skeptical of ballpark in their backyard
HAGERSTOWN — Hagerstown city officials and business owners are excited about the new minor league ballpark that’s under construction, but not all of its neighbors are cheering about it. Residents near the $70 million project – which leaders hope will…
For Black community, ties to city’s baseball traditions are complicated
HAGERSTOWN — Alesia Parson-McBean remembers the second time Willie Mays visited her hometown. Regarded as one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived, Mays returned in 2004 to Hagerstown, Maryland, the site of his minor league debut. During Mays’…
Maryland
Baltimore’s Red Line and other Md. transit projects face tough odds this spring
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland lawmakers may place transit priorities like Baltimore’s Red Line on hold this spring in the face of bleak federal funding prospects and a search for savings in the state budget. Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says that…
State youth mental health grants in Anne Arundel County
The Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports — which issued $111 million in grants to address youth mental health in 2024 — issued eight grants worth a total of $11.12 million in Anne Arundel County.
Gov. Moore’s cuts to Blueprint plan face major pushback
Gov. Wes Moore’s proposal to freeze and cut funding to some programs under Maryland’s 10-year education reform plan is running into major objections from advocates.
DC Metro transit needs money, but Maryland’s not in a great position to help
D.C. Metro transit officials are asking Maryland lawmakers to help stave off their latest budget crisis.
Video
Chance Stephens uses cryotherapy to enhance recovery from knee injury
Chance Stephens tore his patellar tendon before he could ever play for Maryland men’s basketball but after a challenging recovery process, he’s back on the court due to the help of cryotherapy.
Serious and fatal crashes significantly reduced in Montgomery County
The Vision Zero Initiative in Montgomery County has helped drop the rate of serious and fatal crashes by over ten percent.
Montgomery Co., Maryland hosts video contest to increase awareness of drug overdosing
After losing their son 20-year-old son to a fentanyl overdose, a mother goes around to local middle and high schools to share the dangers of using unknown drugs.
Local Baltimore residents and politicians call for change as juvenile crime remains high
Politicians and Baltimore residents want to see Department of Juvenile Services Secretary Vincent Schiraldi removed from office because while crime in Baltimore is decreasing overall, juvenile crime is not.