If passed, Maryland’s law would make it the fifth state to allow terminally ill patients the option to end their own lives.
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Restaurants Will Cut Sugary Drinks from Kids’ Menus Senate Bill Says
Lawmakers say this measure would help parents choose water at the checkout, reduce childhood obesity
Up in Smoke: Maryland Still Struggling with Tobacco Use
15 Years after a landmark settlement between states and tobacco companies, health advocates say more needs to be done to bring down smoking rates.
Maryland Educators, Legislators Seek Measures to Limit Standardized Testing in Schools
The trio of bills would address the amount of time spent on testing each year, a kindergarten readiness test and the use of PARCC scores in teacher and principal evaluations.
Bill Would Require 150 Minutes Weekly of Physical Education for Elementary School Students in Maryland
A bill introduced on Thursday in Annapolis may give elementary school students more physical education time if passed.
Mikulski Moves to Restore Burial Rights for Women World War II Pilots at Arlington
Women Airforce Service Pilots denied burial in Arlington Cemetery; Sen. Barbara Mikulski seeks to overturn decision.
Terps’ Secret Preseason Scrimmage “One of the Greatest Games No One Ever Saw”
After a scrimmage behind closed doors during the preseason, is a Maryland-Villanova rematch in the cards?
Maryland Comptroller Seeks Statewide Tax Refund-Warrant Intercept Program
Under the program, the comptroller’s office can withhold the tax refunds of those with an outstanding arrest warrant.
Test Your Knowledge of Maryland Symbols
A Maryland lawmaker has proposed adding a Scottish tartan — a plaid pattern in the colors of the Maryland flag (pictured below) — to the state’s list of 23 official state symbols.
Dig Out: Area Residents Wait for Plows After Blizzard
Mount Rainier- Mount Rainier residents had to wait days after the Blizzard of 2016 hit for plows to come to the neighborhood and dig them out.