Maryland
Vaportini Ban Approved by Maryland General Assembly
Maryland may become the first state to ban the use of Vaportinis, which allow users to inhale fumes from heated alcoholic drinks.
Marylanders Complain About Flawed State Obamacare Website
Frustrated users submitted more than 4,000 comments complaining of problems with the state’s ObamaCare website in the first months of operation, Capital News Service found.
Bill Pushing Back Wind Project Raises Economic, Environment and Security Issues
A bill that would delay a planned wind farm in Somerset County drew opposition from environmental groups, despite support from Democratic lawmakers.
Average Maryland Teacher Sees Drop In Salary
Despite an increased workload as a result of the Common Core State Standards, Maryland teachers have seen a dip in their average salary since 2009.
Public Hopes to Influence Cove Point Verdict
On deadline day for public comments, an environmental group will deliver 35,000 comments about the proposed liquefied natural gas facility to the Maryland Public Service Commmission.
Md. Companies Have Billions in Assets Overseas
Bill seeks to bring corporate money held overseas back to U.S. to help fund infrastructure projects.
Cyber Blizzard Challenge Tests Students’ Security Skills
Cybersecurity programs from mid-Atlantic colleges and universities were put to the test as they juggled defending networks, giving aid to fictional disaster victims, and meeting demands from officials.
Economic Recovery Leads to Drop in Adult College Enrollment
Adult college enrollment peaked at the start of the 2008 recession, but has slowed due to the recent economic recovery.
White House Cyber Czar Speaks at Naval Academy
Special Assistant to the President and Cybersecurity Coordinator Michael Daniel says understanding “the human factor” of cyberwarfare is essential to making progress in the field of cyberdefense.