As of June 2022, Maryland had the second highest percentage of electric bus commitments in the country, according to the World Resources Institute
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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.
Pandemic spotlights shortages in U.S. health care workforce
Staffing shortages in health care intensify as a result of COVID-19. Added pressures of the pandemic may have pushed over 6 million to quit their health care jobs.
Double cropping insurance expansion protects Maryland farmers
The practice of double cropping, which has been done in Maryland for years, is now automatically protected for farmers by a national insurance coverage expansion granted by the USDA.
Post-UMD poll asks voters opinions on candidates, marijuana, abortion and more
The poll found a majority of respondents are leaning to vote for Wes Moore in the upcoming gubernatorial election. It also found issues respondents are most concerned about when voting for governor and their opinions toward abortion rights and recreational marijuana legalization.