To Close or Not to Close: Maryland Counties Vary in Approach to Religious School Closings

Maryland schools are required to close on Christmas and Easter and eight counties also close on major Jewish holidays, but the two major Islamic holidays remain “excused absence” or “non-testing” days.

Marylanders Petition O’Malley with “Boarding Passes for Justice”

According to several advocacy groups, food service and retail workers at BWI are not being fairly compensated.

Success of Obama’s Education Initiative in Maryland Unclear

A report on the failings of President Barack Obama’s $4 billion education initiative has evoked conflicting responses about the program’s effectiveness in Maryland.

Maryland Lobbyists, Politicians to Renew Push for Marijuana Policy Reform

Riding the wave of national attention and discourse, Maryland lobbyists and some lawmakers will ramp up efforts to pass marijuana decriminalization legislation.