The U.S. Geological Survey reported Thursday that the Eastern Shore is being polluted largely by an excess amount of nutrients from inorganic fertilizers and manure – in other words, animal waste.
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Old Testament, New Law: Marylanders May Find Forgiveness in ‘Second Chance’ Bill
Marylanders with nonviolent criminal records might not have to part the seas to have a second chance, thanks to a state Senate bill designed to allow them to shield certain offenses from their records after a period of no criminal activity.
Anthony Brown Announces Run for Congress
Former Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown announced his candidacy for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District on Thursday, joining former Prince George’s State’s Attorney Glenn Ivey as declared candidates in the Democratic primary field.
Former NBC Voice Contestant Uses Her Talent to Inspire Students
RaeLynn, former finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” may not have won the competition, but says she’s still achieving her dreams. She just treated students at Bowie High School with a private concert as part of the celebration of “Music In Our Schools Month.”
Atheist Groups Upset with Two Articles in Maryland’s Constitution
Maryland’s Constitution contains two articles that atheists groups find offensive because they discriminate against atheists. Although the articles were struck down by the Supreme Court in the 1960’s, Greg Lipper of Americans United for Separation of Church & State said it’s the principle of the thing.
Experts Call For Improvements To The Set-Aside Program To Ensure Small Business Success
While the federal government’s set-aside program for small businesses is generating much economic success, experts say improvements to reduce fraud and to help mid-size companies remain competitive need to be made.
Maryland Makes Top Ten List for Strict Gun Laws
Maryland ranks seventh among the states for laws that help keep guns out of the hands of criminals, according to the 2015 Brady Campaign.
Annapolis Pub Shares a Little Taste of Irish History
CNS-TV Video: Brandi Vincent As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, people in Annapolis are getting ready with their very own Irish Week. For part of the celebrations, Galway Bay Irish Pub is sharing it’s own little taste of Irish History through…
Maryland Tax Revenue Estimates Unchanged For Fiscal Years 2015, 2016
No news is good news as Maryland’s expected revenues for this and the next fiscal years remain virtually unchanged, Comptroller Peter Franchot said Wednesday afternoon.
Cyber-Campaigning in Maryland
Who said using technology was a trend just for millennials? Maryland politicians are jumping on the Internet bandwagon these days to announce their candidacies.