When Maryland became the southernmost state on the East Coast to legalize gay marriage, it became a destination-wedding location for some same-sex couples.
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Maryland Dreamers Awake to In-State Tuition, Yearn for More
The Maryland Dream Act is saving some undocumented immigrants thousands in tuition, but dreamers in the state still face struggles with their documentation status and job prospects.
Maryland Jurisdictions Becoming More Open to Same-Sex Adoptions
It took Doug and Chris Maulden-Locke eight months to get through pre-adoption background checks and an extensive home study and just 10 days to find a baby to adopt. But the same-sex couple wasn’t sure what would happen when they went before a Montgomery County judge in February.
Fracking Opponents Unite To Keep Energy Extraction Method Out of Maryland
It will likely be months before Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley decides the fate of fracking in the Free State, but opponents of the natural-gas extraction process aim to keep the issue in the spotlight.
Brown Surges in Endorsements, Others Downplay the Support
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown added another endorsement to his growing list of sponsors Thursday, but others suggest this support doesn’t make a difference when voters go to the ballot box.
State Regulators: P.G. Casino Candidates Eligible for Gaming Licenses
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission on Thursday gave gambling licenses to the three companies competing to build the state’s sixth casino in Prince George’s County.
Maryland Immigrant Advocacy Groups Consider State Legislation Following Rally
Almost 20,000 people gathered for the Camino Americano immigration rally on the National Mall Tuesday to pressure Congress into passing comprehensive legislation this year.
Maryland Schools Celebrate International Walk to School Day
October 9 was International Walk to School Day and hundreds of students from at least 69 Maryland schools participated.
Graphic: Maryland Lawmakers Keep, Donate Shutdown Pay
Members of Congress are still being paid during the government shutdown. Some have decided to donate their pay to charities or keep their paychecks.
Secessionist Group in Western Maryland is Ready to Break Ties with the Free State
NEW WINDSOR – Maryland’s five western counties have had enough. Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties are ready to sever ties with the Free State and start their own, according to Scott Strzelczyk, a 49-year-old information technology consultant and…