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.
Maryland
Facebook whistleblower testifies before members of the Senate
Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen fielded questions and shared insight into Facebook’s daily routines at the media giant.
Animals at the Maryland Zoo are getting the animal-friendly COVID vaccine
Animals now are receiving protection from COVID with a vaccine provided by Zoetis at no cost to the zoos. It will be given to 34 animals at the zoo, and they will begin receiving the shots in October of this year.
Maryland holds game in honor of mental health awareness
Maryland football wears green ribbons in honor of mental health awareness for their game against Iowa.
Thousands of Marylanders face animal bites and rabies exposure each year
Those seeking treatment for possible rabies exposure in Maryland should go to an emergency department for medical evaluation and treatment associated with a bite or serious injury, according to the state health department.
Maryland residents eligible for free medical equipment
The Maryland Durable Medical Equipment Re-Use Program provides Maryland residents with donated equipment — such as wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, scooters and even pediatric equipment that have been sanitized and repaired — at no cost.
Hogan touts vaccine booster rollout, criticizes Biden administration
Gov. Larry Hogan urged every eligible Marylander to receive a booster shot six months after their second dose.
State ends 2021 with surplus, but some Marylanders struggle
Maryland has ended its 2021 fiscal year with $2.5 billion in unassigned funds that Comptroller Peter Franchot, D, hopes to reinvest in those still struggling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
New cybersecurity guidance coming to Maryland localities
Local governments and small organizations are asked under a new law to go to the state of Maryland for advice in improving their cybersecurity, particularly after a handful of ransomware attacks in the past few years.
Robust, unique vaccine outreach bears fruit for state grant
A $3 million vaccine canvassing program Gov. Larry Hogan announced Sept. 8 is benefiting 26 community groups statewide, and by targeting some minority or vaccine-hesitant areas, more unique solutions are bearing fruit.