WASHINGTON – Highway safety in Maryland could be improved with tougher seat belt laws, an advocacy group said Tuesday. The state needs to pass legislation requiring back seat passengers to wear seat belts, according to the Advocates for Highway and…
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MD Comptroller, Attorney General charge four with tax fraud
Maryland’s Attorney General Brian Frosh and state Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Thursday that four people have been charged with tax fraud after allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the state of Maryland.
In face of Trump’s new policy, Maryland’s Howard County could become official sanctuary
WASHINGTON – Two Howard County Council members plan to push forward with legislation to declare their county a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants, even after President Donald Trump announced his intention to crack down on such jurisdictions. Fulfilling one of many…
Hogan announces new measures to address opioid addiction
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Gov. Larry Hogan and Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford announced Tuesday they are rolling out new legislation that would counter Maryland’s growing opioid addiction crisis. The Prescriber Limits Act would prevent doctors from prescribing more than seven days…
Counter inauguration celebration raises funds for progressive organizations
SILVER SPRING, Maryland– While inaugural balls celebrated the new Trump administration in Washington, in nearby Montgomery County a sold-out crowd gathered to listen to an assortment of bands and raise money for progressive causes that organizers say are most threatened…
President Donald J. Trump sworn into office in Washington, D.C.
President Donald J. Trump became the 45th president of the United States Friday.
U.K residents raise concerns about Trump administration and U.S.-British relations
LONDON–On the eve of the swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 45th United States president, residents of London say they’re uncertain and concerned about what a Trump presidency will mean for future relations with England.
Groups see boost in community service turnout for Martin Luther King Day
WASHINGTON – Some community organizations, churches and schools hosting service projects throughout the nation this weekend in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day say they are experiencing an increase in participation. Hundreds of thousands of Americans join together every…