Maryland
P.G. County Police resist release of misconduct records, despite law change
The Prince George’s County Police Department has refused to disclose police misconduct records, despite a new state law that was intended, according to its sponsor, to open such records to the public and the media.
Maryland will pay wrongfully convicted man
Maryland has agreed to pay a wrongfully convicted prisoner more than $500,000 in compensation.
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission removes 60% of trains from service
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission ordered the removal of all 7000-series railcars from service. Only 40 trains will remain operating as of now. 7000-series trains make up nearly 60% of Metrorail’s fleet so trains will operate about every 30 minutes rather than the usual 5-8 minutes.
More non-prescription meds are coming to vending machines
Vending machines in Maryland can now stock everything from allergy relief to some contraception along with candy or chips under a new state law.
Hogan proposes $150 million for increased Maryland police funding
Gov. Larry Hogan, R, on Friday announced police and public-safety funding proposals, which drew criticism from Democratic members of the Legislature.
Maryland is seeing an increase in precipitation, sea level and flooding
The Capital News Service Digital Bureau analyzed data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, finding an increase of precipitation in the state of Maryland over the last two decades.
Media Watch: The Gabby Petito Disappearance
Student media reporters analyze network coverage of the Gabby Petito disappearance.
Anne Arundel County School Board of Education considers raising school bus driver wages
The Anne Arundel County School Board of Education votes to increase school bus driver compensation by $5 an hour and offers incentives to maintain and recruit drivers.