Local school district officials appear before board, advocate for public school funding
Maryland
Hogan Adds Education-Related Initiatives, Including Early Graduation Gifts
Gov. Larry Hogan offers $6,000 scholarships for early high school graduates.
Congress Moving to Aid Prisoners with “Second Chance” in Society
This legislation reauthorizes and changes the distribution of grant funding to public and private programs aiding ex-prisoners allocated in the original bill passed in 2008.
Mid-Atlantic Gas Prices Continue to Drop, Matching Post-Recession Lows
Average prices in the mid-Atlantic have fallen sharply over the last two years — nearly 30 percent between 2014 and 2015, and nearly 20 percent between 2015 and this year.
Maryland Lawmakers Override 5 of Hogan’s Vetoes; Senate Delays on Felon Voting Rights
The Maryland General Assembly voted to overturn several vetoes, including one that decriminalizes marijuana paraphernalia.
Senate Judicial Committee Hears Bills on Children, Animals Locked in Hot Cars
Two new bills could grant protection from civil liability to anyone who removes a child or animal from a hot car.
Maryland State Agencies and Businesses Prepare for Snow From Upcoming Blizzard
Marylanders prepare for upcoming severe snow storm
Gov. Larry Hogan Funds Education, Prioritizes Tax Reduction in Budget Proposal
Republicans and Democrats disagree over just how much of the budget should be allocated by legislative mandate.
Gov. Hogan releases budget for fiscal year 2017, Maryland legislative committees continue to meet
A roundup of some of Maryland’s legislative committee meetings.
Maryland’s Star Point Guard Still Learning in Second Season
In his second season, Melo Trimble is still learning.