Capital News Service gathered data from the 2019 legislative session and conducted an analysis to report on some of the most striking takeaways from the General Assembly.
Maryland
Former Md. Dept. of Public Safety and Correctional Services secretary: No regrets about leaving
The former secretary of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services said he has no regrets about leaving his job in March, two months into Gov. Larry Hogan’s second term. His successor, Robert Green, former Montgomery County director…
People and Culture of the Caribbean Spotlighted in Evans Thorne Paintings at Takoma Park Exhibit
TAKOMA PARK, Md. – Evans Thorne knew at a young age he loved art. He found an interest in the subject at about age 10 while living in Trinidad. Although life circumstances would draw him away from his work from…
Bartlett’s first stint at Md. Statehouse highlights her passion to help the vulnerable
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Years after volunteering for the gubernatorial and Senate campaigns of Douglas Wilder and Barbara Mikulski, J. Sandy Bartlett had a conversation that would prove to be life-changing. Bartlett had been approached by then-state Sen. James E. DeGrange…
Gig workers to clients: ‘Freelancing isn’t free work’
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland – Advocates for workers in the gig economy often argue that the lack of benefits, especially health care, is the biggest obstacle for this growing workforce. While benefits are a major concern, a greater problem is this:…
Home-based eateries: The next big thing in the sharing economy?
BALTIMORE – On a recent Saturday night, Baltimore chef Malik Anderson was fast at work organizing an extravagant eight-course meal in time for the dinner rush. Sporting a freshly etched tattoo of a kitchen knife on his forearm, Anderson had…
Bitter Cold: Climate Change, Public Health and Baltimore
Bitter Cold: Climate Change, Public Health and Baltimore
Housing prices soar in Takoma Park, leaving residents unhappy with options
TAKOMA PARK, Md. – The most recent Takoma Park survey of residents showed that the majority are satisfied with their overall quality of life but share concerns about the availability of quality affordable housing in the area. In the 2018…
Anne Arundel Co. campaign finance bill awaits governor’s signature
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A campaign finance bill designed to allow Anne Arundel County officials to limit contributions developers make to local races is awaiting the governor’s signature. The measure could impact the ability of developers to donate to incumbents and…