The Juvenile Justice Monitoring Unit’s 2013 annual report indicated a 56 percent spike in suicide ideation and attempts from youth serving time at Waxter.
Maryland
Gubernatorial Candidates Weigh In On Education Plans
Maryland gubernatorial candidates have a variety of strategies for the future of pre-kindergarten and other state education issues.
A Band of Musicians with More Ability than Disability
The interPLAYcompany Band at Strathmore aims to provide adults with cognitive disabilities enrichment from the world of music.
Maryland State Agencies Threatened by Cyberattacks
Incident reports acquired via Maryland Public Information Act request show that at least six cyber attacks have hit state agencies since early 2013.
Gubernatorial Candidates Weigh in on Maryland Health Insurance Exchange
Maryland’s gubernatorial candidates may not agree on much — with the singular exception of the state’s health insurance exchange. Many running for the state’s highest office called the rollout a “failure,” and most opponents pointed fingers at Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, who was tasked with implementing the reform.
In Rural Maryland, Health Disparities Fuel Efforts To Attract More Doctors
A lack of health care providers in rural areas around Maryland is contributing to health disparities that include higher rates of heart disease and obesity and lower life expectancy rates.
Gubernatorial Candidates Divided On How To Adjust or Cut State Taxes
All seven major gubernatorial candidates are taking a stance on one of Maryland’s hot-button issues: taxes. They propose adjustments or cuts to both corporate and personal income taxes, and two GOP candidates favor eliminating personal income taxes altogether
Bill to Make Development Guidelines for Sea Level Rise Passes
The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill April 5 to create a council charged with minimizing the impact of sea level rise on new state buildings. House Bill 615 would establish the council and task it with establishing guidelines for how future state development and renovation projects can avoid damage from rising sea levels and flooding.
Gubernatorial Candidates Run The Gamut On Views About Marijuana
The seven major candidates vying to replace Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley in 2015 expressed a broad range of views on marijuana decriminalization and legalization.
Bill to study effects of acidification in bay passes
The General Assembly passed a bill this week that would create a task force to evaluate effects of acidification in the Chesapeake Bay and other state waters and make recommendations on how to address the issue.