WASHINGTON – Maryland’s congressional delegation awaits a response from a letter it sent on Nov. 22 to embattled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about the United States Postal Service’s preparations to deliver mail on time during the holiday season. The delegation’s…
Supreme Court to hear arguments over Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks
The case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, considers the constitutionality of Mississippi’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Marylanders say they are feeling the pinch of inflation
The Consumer Price Index, which is a common measure of inflation, climbed 6.2% in October compared to last year – the largest yearly increase in more than 30 years.
At Baltimore’s port, Biden touts ‘once-in-a-generation’ infrastructure investments
The Baltimore facility, which Biden called “one of the best ports in the country,” is set to benefit from the infrastructure legislation passed by the House on Friday.
Massive infrastructure bill cleared by House includes nearly $8 billion for Maryland
The bill, which won final passage by the House late Friday, includes nearly $8 billion for highway, public transportation, ports and broadband projects throughout the state.
Hoyer proposes $9 billion trust fund to help reverse global deforestation
The legislation would authorize creation of a State Department trust fund for developing countries to reverse deforestation and thus reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Supreme Court hears arguments on Texas abortion law Monday
With a more conservative court, pro-choice and pro-life activists are closely watching this case.
As millions quit jobs for new opportunities, ‘Great Resignation’ shows no signs of waning
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Oct. 12 that 4.3 million people quit their jobs in August.
Abortion bans disproportionately impact marginalized communities, activists say
A variety of abortion restrictions have been passed in 21 states, with others pending in state legislatures.
Maryland schools eagerly await COVID vaccine OK for kids
Pfizer and BioNTech announced Sept. 20 that a smaller dose of their vaccine was safe for 5- to 11-year-olds, and the FDA set a vaccines advisory committee for Oct. 26 in anticipation of a request for the vaccine’s authorization.