Maryland’s first election cycle since the state redrew its district maps last year provided a lot of firsts for the state. Here are some major takeaways from the 2022 general elections.
Data Stories
In Maryland’s opioid crisis, fentanyl is driving deaths across the board
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, accounts for the majority of all drug-related deaths in the state, a discrepancy that only continues to intensify.
Early voting turnout for 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial General Elections
Maryland voters cast their ballots before Election Day, either by in-person early voting or by returning absentee ballots.
Clean Bus Program awards almost $1 billion for clean buses across the U.S.
As of June 2022, Maryland had the second highest percentage of electric bus commitments in the country, according to the World Resources Institute
The new booster rollout has been slow across the US and Maryland is no exception
Despite recommendations by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the rollout of the new COVID-19 booster in Maryland remains slow. The new booster has been in circulation for a little more than 50 days, and yet has been administered far…
Maryland life expectancy data highlights racial disparities
In Maryland, life expectancy fell from 79.3 years in 2019 to 78.6 in 2020. The leading cause of death in the state was heart disease, followed by malignant neoplasms— also known as tumors– then COVID-19.
U.S. quarters program honors American Women pioneers
The United States Mint shipped its new set of quarters featuring Chinese American actress Anna May Wong. This marks the first time an Asian American is featured on the U.S. currency.
The U.S. dollar is strong right now. Here’s why.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has increased by 20% since the beginning of the year. This value measures the strength of the U.S. dollar against six foreign currencies.
How Roe v. Wade’s overturn affects trans and nonbinary people who can get pregnant
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has been characterized as a women’s issue — but the decision also impacts transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people who can get pregnant and exacerbates already-existing barriers to reproductive care.
Marylanders will most likely vote to legalize recreational marijuana in November. What happens next?
If Question 4 is passed, a new amendment would legalize the possession, use and private growing of marijuana for Marylanders over 21 beginning July 1, 2023. It would also require the General Assembly to begin work on regulations.