The nationwide post-pandemic teacher shortage is an issue throughout Maryland for a reason. The Maryland State Department of Education reported that in the 2021-2022 school year, an average of 10% of teachers did not return.
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Elected officials, community leaders urge voters to legalize cannabis
Maryland is one of five states that will consider legalization initiatives on Nov. 8, including Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota. So far, 19 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized cannabis for adults 21 and older.
Maryland Republican Party at critical juncture as election nears
Larry Hogan is one of the most popular governors in Maryland’s recent history. But when Hogan asked his fellow Republicans to nominate Kelly Schulz, a candidate in his mold, to run for the state’s highest office, they instead chose Dan Cox, a 2020 election denier.
Marylanders will most likely vote to legalize recreational marijuana in November. What happens next?
If Question 4 is passed, a new amendment would legalize the possession, use and private growing of marijuana for Marylanders over 21 beginning July 1, 2023. It would also require the General Assembly to begin work on regulations.
School board candidates cite learning loss, student performance as biggest issues
The most important issue facing Maryland’s schools isn’t their approach to race or the kinds of books students can check out of school libraries, according to many local school board candidates.
Five takeaways from the Cox/Moore gubernatorial debate
Gubernatorial candidates Dan Cox and Wes Moore tangled, sometimes viciously, in their first, and probably only, televised debate.
Governors, EPA address restoration failures, path forward
A report released by the EPA last week said only West Virginia and Washington are on track to meet their pollution reduction objectives.
Adnan Syed returns home, neighbor “prayed” for his return
Betty Gaskins was sitting at her kitchen table Tuesday morning when she saw the news that Syed, her neighbor and the subject of the nationally popular podcast “Serial,” was finally free after the Baltimore City State’s Attorney Office dropped all charges and declared his innocence.
Lawyers guide Baltimore residents in leaving some criminal records behind
Maryland Legal Aid and Loyola University Maryland have partnered in two clinics to prepare free petitions of expungement for nearly 70 clients, saving them a total of $1,890 in filing fees, according to Legal Aid.
Adnan Syed free as Baltimore prosecutors drop charges
Charges were dropped after the Baltimore City State’s Attorney Office tested DNA evidence in the case, which it said confirmed Syed’s innocence.