2015 is proving to be an active year for hurricanes in the Atlantic and Pacific.
Maryland
Mikulski Backs Iran Nuclear Deal, Giving Obama a Victory
Sen. Barbara Mikulski became the 34th senator to back President Barack Obama’s nuclear agreement with Iran on Wednesday, essentially ensuring that the controversial deal will not be stopped by the Senate.
Maryland Live Casino Steady In Face Of New Baltimore Competitor
Maryland’s casino industry has been growing at a double digit pace since casino table gaming was legalized in 2012.
Victims of Labor Trafficking, Often Invisible, Lured by Dreams of Better Life
Labor trafficking can be found in sweatshops, on farms, in restaurants and nail salons, on construction crews and custodial staffs and in American households
Bill to Increase Human Trafficking Penalty in Maryland Dies in Committee
Maryland has some of the lightest penalties in the nation for human trafficking of adults, which police officers and advocates say draws traffickers into the state.
General Assembly Enacted Three New Laws to Fight Human Trafficking
All received widespread support in both chambers and have been signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan.
Paratransit Riders Frustrated, MTA Under Scrutiny
Maryland Transit Administration’s paratransit service Mobility is working to make changes to serve customers and national standards
Baltimore Says Trafficking a Big Problem but Charges Against Traffickers Almost Always Dropped
Baltimore has become a hub for human trafficking because of its interstate highways and proximity to major airports, city and state officials say.
The Brothel Next Door: Human Trafficking Hidden in Plain Sight
Human trafficking abounds in Maryland, yet few are convicted.
Human Trafficking Hidden in Dozens of Maryland Communities While Authorities Struggle to Fight It
Behind closed doors, its victims — runaways, single mothers, immigrants, addicts — do what they’re told in unimaginable conditions.