Direct-support staff funding for people with disabilities is at stake
Maryland
Governor Hogan Faces His First Board of Public Works
Governor Larry Hogan’s first Board of Public Works meeting was highlighted by talks on school maintenance and funding.
University of Maryland Students Enjoy Their First Snow Day of the School Year With a Snowball Fight
It was every (snow)man and woman for themselves as students at the University of Maryland celebrated their first snow day with a giant snowball fight.
Maryland Lawmakers Form State’s First Latino Caucus
Five delegates and one state senator recently joined together to announce the creation of the General Assembly’s first ever Latino Caucus.
Local Hardware Store Owner Creates A New Way to “Flush” Away the Snow
Local hardware store owner David Goldberg is on a special “potty patrol” thanks to his own unique invention.
University Construction Projects Draw Governor’s Ire After Officials Ask for Additional Funding
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Larry Hogan — along with the rest of the Board of Public Works — did not hide his irritation with Maryland universities’ request for nearly $35 million in construction funding above original estimates, after officials were unable…
House Ways and Means Committee Hears Bills on Gambling, Student Data Protection, Financial Literacy Education, School Funding
A roundup of bills heard Thursday in the state legislature.
Senate Bill Would Expunge Past Marijuana Offenses
A bill to remove convictions for marijuana use or possession of less than 10 grams from criminal records received a lukewarm response from the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Thursday.
Cambridge Celebrates New Harriet Tubman National Park
Relatives, government officials and community members joined together recently in Cambridge to celebrate a new National Park dedicated to abolitionist, humanitarian and Eastern Shore native Harriet Tubman.
Infrastructure Can Be Revitalized with Public-Private Partnerships, Rep. Delaney Says
Infrastructure can be revitalized and jobs can be created when a bipartisan government works with private companies, Rep. John Delaney said Thursday at a Public-Private Partnership Symposium.