Maryland ranks second in the nation for average student loan debt burden, according to data from the Education Data Initiative.
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Cardin part of bipartisan effort to designate Wagner Group as foreign terrorist organization
The bill would require Secretary of State Antony Blinken to designate the Wagner Group as a terror organization.
Maryland advocates push specialty crop support, conservation for 2023 farm bill
The bill authorizes billions of dollars in a dozen areas ranging from crop price supports to forestry, with most funding set aside for nutrition programs.
Supreme Court justices skeptical of challenges to tech giant immunity
Rulings in either cases could have dramatic repercussions for tech companies, but the justices seemed wary of making waves.
New calls by Biden, Democrats for assault weapons ban face familiar foe: most of GOP
Gun violence is an epidemic in the United States, and 63% of Americans are dissatisfied with the nation’s gun laws.
Meet the people fleeing the United States
Since 2000, almost 14,000 Americans have applied for asylum in other countries.
Maryland lawmakers aim to promote Black history education even as it is under attack in some states
While the teaching of Black history is under fire and facing censorship in some states like Florida, two Maryland lawmakers have proposed legislation aimed at providing more federal support to promote and preserve Black history, culture and education.
White House 2023 Christmas Ornament honors President Gerald R. Ford
Each year for President’s Day, the White House Historical Association releases a custom ornament honoring a former president.
In Maryland union hall visit, Biden touts economic initiatives
The president also touted his efforts to reduce carbon emissions by building charging stations, improve transportation infrastructure – including replacing an aging railroad tunnel in Baltimore – and reduce the costs of prescription drugs such as insulin.
Despite cleanup efforts, Chesapeake Bay remains pollution challenge
The bay faces a long road ahead: the goal is to raise the score to at least 70 out of 100, which is a long way from the current 32.