As cyberattacks grow in number and severity, businesses and government alike are combining to help achieve U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s goal of making Maryland the “epicenter for cybersecurity.”
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‘Revenge Porn’ Bill Passes Through House, Moves on to Senate
“Revenge porn” bill would make it a crime to maliciously post explicit photos online of someone without their consent.
Senate Passes Compromise Bill on Dog Owner Liability
Senate passes bill that would hold dog owners responsible for bites, but also allow owners to challenge that liability in court.
Data Breaches Common at Universities, Other Educational Institutions
There were more than 50 data breaches at K-12 schools, colleges and universities in the United States last year.
Goddard Scientists Assemble New Space Telescope
Scientists and engineers at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center have begun to assemble and test the James Webb Space Telescope in advance of its 2018 debut.
Report Shows Some Improvements in Chesapeake Bay Restoration
A new report shows that many local and national efforts to curb pollution have had a positive effect on the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Lawmakers Target Greenhouse Gas Reduction, Renewable Energy Goals
With six years left until the state meets its self-imposed deadline for greenhouse gas reduction, projections show the state will miss its target without legislation to promote increased use of renewable energy sources.
States’ Support of Chesapeake Lawsuit Draws Thousands of Petition Signatures
A Chesapeake Bay Foundation petition has attracted more than 25,000 signers supporting the Environmental Protection Agency against a lawsuit supported by 21 states.
Edwards, Cummings, Other Lawmakers Urge USDA Action on Slaughter of Sick Calves
Lawmakers are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban the slaughter of sick, injured or weak calves for sale as meat.
Commitment to Justice: Retired Maryland Judge Continues to Try Cases
Four years after retirement, Maryland District Court Judge Robert C. Wilcox, continues to hear cases twice per week.