Environmental advocates are fighting an energy bill that Democratic leaders say will lower utility bills and further the state’s clean energy initiative.
Maryland may dip into its climate fund to pay for other things
Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposes redirecting funds originally meant for renewable energy initiatives to help patch the nearly $3 billion budget deficit instead.
Travelers at Reagan reflect on safety – and life – after fatal crash
WASHINGTON – Lynn Vera stood in front of the departure board for American Airlines at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Thursday morning. Red rows lined the screen, marking more flights canceled than delayed. While she was driving to the airport,…
Maryland joins fight against Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland joined more than a dozen other states on Tuesday in challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order to end the birthright citizenship the U.S. extends to all people born in the country regardless of their parents’ legal status.…
Trump draws boos and cheers from weekend crowds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Activists from across the country are gathering in the nation’s capital this weekend, some celebrating the upcoming inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump while others are pledging to resist his policies. Saturday’s demonstrations united progressives in concern over…
Four pressing questions about the state budget
ANNAPOLIS – State officials will wrestle over a new state budget in the coming weeks. Who will end up getting the squeeze? Are taxes going to go up? Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have stated they want to avoid raising…
Jimmy Carter’s state funeral marks end of an era
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The nation bid farewell to former President Jimmy Carter in a state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, honoring his life, legacy and progressive humanitarian approach to leadership. All five living presidents, past and present,…
Lobbyists use nonprofits to sponsor trips for House, revealing blind spot in ethics rules
U.S. representatives and their staff have taken at least 17,000 trips since 2012 that were paid for by private parties, many of them nonprofits with deep ties to lobbyists and special interests.
Maryland’s Blueprint to prepare students for college and careers – and counselors lead the way
Every school district across the state is hiring career counselors to make sure all high school students are prepared for their next steps after high school by the end of the 10th grade.