The Asian American eligible voter population has been the fastest-growing part of the electorate in the United States for about the last two decades, according to a Pew Research Center analysis.
Maryland
Election season heightens stress for Maryland Latino community
Latino individuals, inherently pitted against each other by anti-immigrant rhetoric, are divided on which presidential candidate will best support and represent their growing community.
Advocates say Alsobrooks is best Maryland Senate candidate to combat climate change
Climate leaders say Angela Alsobrooks has a stronger environmental record than former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, and that they trust her to fight for climate action in the Senate.
Gunpowder Riverkeeper files motion to join Maryland’s suit over water pollution near Joppa
The Riverkeeper for the Gunpowder River, a tributary of the upper Chesapeake Bay, has filed a motion to join the Maryland Department of the Environment’s case against a real-estate developer for hundreds of permit violations over two years. The state is seeking significant fines and restoration of the affected waterways.
Biden touts White House successes in Baltimore visit
President Biden, alongside Gov. Wes Moore and other officials, revealed a $3 billion national investment in America’s ports. He also thanked union workers and reaffirmed his commitment to rebuilding the collapsed Key Bridge.
Baltimore metropolitan area traffic remains affected by the Key Bridge collapse
Since the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, efforts to alleviate congestion and improve safety on suggested alternate routes have been a focal point of state agencies, elected officials and partner organizations. Still, an analysis of traffic crash data and congestion data by CNS found the absence of the bridge has significantly increased travel times and accident rates along I-95, I-695 and I-895.
Election forecasters signal trouble for Maryland GOP hopes
Maryland Republicans entered the 2024 election cycle with reasons to believe they could reach Congress.
“No grass, no crabs”: Maryland community grapples with Gunpowder River mud pollution
The Gunpowder Riverkeeper and the Maryland Department of the Environment are suing the largest homebuilder in the country for water quality violations from their construction site. Meanwhile, the Joppa community grapples with the repercussions of the muddy waterways.
Early balloting starts in Maryland, turning out voters, volunteers, workers and watchers
Early voting began Thursday in Maryland, with some voters lining up before sunrise to cast their votes when the polls opened at 7 a.m. for president, Senate, House, ballot initiatives and various local races.
Conservative PAC, Dems face off over Maryland school board races
There’s a little-known conservative power player in the nation’s school board elections, and it’s endorsed more candidates in Maryland than in any other state. The 1776 Project PAC, which says on its website that it supports “reform-minded conservatives who oppose…