Maryland

Md. Senate Gives Final Approval, Gun Legislation Headed to Gov. O’Malley

The Maryland Senate gave final approval Thursday to strict gun control legislation. The bill will now go to Gov. Martin O’Malley for his signature.

Researchers Hope Medical Database Will Advance Veterans’ Health

By creating a medical database of health information gathered from U.S. veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs hopes to better understand how genes affect the health of both veterans and civilians.

Poultry Association Looking for Connections Between Attorney General, Environmental Groups

Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc., a non-profit trade association, filed a public information request with Attorney General Doug Gansler’s office this week to learn more about Gansler’s Environmental Advisory Council and its relationship with the University of Maryland Environmental Law Clinic.

Inspired by Students, Howard University Instructor Turns Designer

Howard University’s Mikki Taylor is finally living her fashion design dream.

Annapolis Quiet at Start of House Gun Debate

The House of Delegates is expected to vote this week on Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gun control bill.

The Other Redskins: High Schools Debate Dropping a Controversial Mascot

The Washington, D.C., NFL team is not the only one facing questions about using the name redskins. High schools across the country are debating whether to continue using it.

Small Businesses Say They will be Hurt by Maryland Gas Tax Increases

Business owners say they will be hurt by Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gas tax, which passed the Senate Friday.

Leading Lawyers Praise 50-year-old High Court Decision, But Call for Expansion

While the 50-year-old Supreme Court ruling that held lawyers in criminal courts are “necessities, not luxuries” forever changed the nation’s judicial landscape, legal professionals argue its promises have largely gone unfulfilled.

Amid Safety Debate, Maryland Sees Decline in High School Football Participation

The 3.5 percent drop in Maryland over the last five years is consistent with a national decrease of 3.16 percent. Officials have not singled out a particular reason for the decline, but acknowledge safety is a growing concern.

Reading, Writing With Paul Revere Proves Learning Is an Art

Imagine a classroom where math is taught with Matisse and reading is learned through drama rather than a textbook.