Maryland

Gov. O’Malley Says Inclusive Policies Are Best for Maryland Economy

Inclusive policies like the Dream Act, which provides in-state tuition for some undocumented immigrants, are key to building a successful economy in Maryland, Gov. Martin O’Malley said Thursday at the Center for American Progress, a progressive advocacy group.

Religious Reconciliation Caravan Starts 10-City Tour of Maryland

Clergy Beyond Borders, a nonprofit, hopes to gather religious leaders, congregational members and others to spread the message of religious tolerance.

State Marriage Law Patchwork Puts Maryland Same-Sex Couples at Risk

The recognition of same-sex marriage in Maryland sheds light on the checkerboard of marriage laws across the nation, which poses a threat to the legal parentage for married couples that leave their state lines.

Maryland Holds National Food Day Events Across the State

Nearly 100 events are taking place Thursday in Maryland to celebrate national Food Day, a movement to promote healthy, affordable and sustainable food.

New Regs Could Mean Chicken Litter Business Flies The Coop

As Maryland prepares to implement new regulations on phosphorus, those in the chicken litter business are worried their industry could fall apart.

Maryland Judge Gets Creative with Opinions

For Maryland Court of Appeals Judge Robert McDonald, a little flair goes a long way.

Backyard Beekeeping Gaining Popularity in Maryland

Honeybees may be struggling worldwide, but Maryland is seeing a boom in amateur beekeepers. Despite a worrisome decline in the bee population over the last decade, the number of people registering as beekeepers with the state continues to grow—1,872 currently, up from 1,362 four years ago—according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

American Supermarkets Failing to Curb Harmful CO2 Emissions, Study Finds

America’s 12 largest supermarkets and retailers are failing to curb their hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions, adding large amounts of greenhouse gas to the environment, a new report finds.

Fan Controversy Over Orioles’ Support of Spirit Day

Things got ugly on the Orioles’ Facebook page when the team honored an advocacy group’s anti-bullying campaign by celebrating a purple-themed Spirit Day for the second time in league history.

Voter Poll Shows Brown Ahead of Gansler, Partisan Agreement on Shutdown

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown was 20 percentage points ahead of Attorney General David Gansler in the governor’s race as likely voters provided insight to public opinion on Maryland and national politics in a new poll.