Maryland

Intellectually Disabled Students Gain New Friends Through Sports

Unified Sports, a Special Olympics Maryland program, gives an opportunity for students with and without intellectual disabilities to form friendships and quash stereotypes.

Law Enforcement Argues Against Marijuana Decriminalization, Legalization

Dozens of uniformed law enforcement officials showed up at the state capital to push back against advancing efforts to loosen Maryland’s marijuana laws.

Wanted: A Few More Women Pilots

More than 100 years since the first woman earned her pilot’s license, there is still a significant gap between the number of women and men involved in aviation.

Legalization Bill Would Wipe Slate Clean For Some Past Offenders

The legalization bill before Maryland lawmakers delves into an area left untouched by the laws in Colorado and Washington, where legalization has created a paradoxical scenario for people dealing with the consequences of having once been convicted of an offense that is no longer against the law.

Bill Would Ban E-cigarette Use in Public Places

Maryland e-cigarette retailers complain that a ban on the use of e-cigarettes wherever traditional cigarettes are prohibited would prevent customers from sampling inside e-cigarette shops.

Bethesda Lawyer Grappling with Balance Between National Security and Privacy

David Medine is chairman of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Board, a small government board tasked with weighing the balance between national security and Americans’ privacy.

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Support GHG Reduction

Maryland’s top Democratic gubernatorial candidates would all continue state efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make it a priority to incentivize the use of alternative energy sources in the state.

Wild College Mascots in Danger

A new report from the National Wildlife Federation says that climate change is threatening many species of America’s most beloved college mascots.

Medical Officials Call For Birth Injury Fund To Combat High-Cost Malpractice Lawsuits

The measure would allow families of babies who suffer neurological injuries during birth to sidestep the lawsuit process and seek compensation directly from a statewide fund.

Potomac and Sandy Spring Students Get Taste of Soul Music at the White House

Patti LaBelle, Melissa Etheridge and Janelle Monae share their experiences, answer questions and perform for students at the White House.