Coalition seeks voting access for Marylanders awaiting trial

According to a study by the Department of Justice, the average time in jail before going to trial for a person who is not able to attain pretrial release is about 135 days.

How Roe v. Wade’s overturn affects trans and nonbinary people who can get pregnant

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has been characterized as a women’s issue — but the decision also impacts transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people who can get pregnant and exacerbates already-existing barriers to reproductive care.

Marylanders will most likely vote to legalize recreational marijuana in November. What happens next?

If Question 4 is passed, a new amendment would legalize the possession, use and private growing of marijuana for Marylanders over 21 beginning July 1, 2023. It would also require the General Assembly to begin work on regulations.

School board candidates cite learning loss, student performance as biggest issues

The most important issue facing Maryland’s schools isn’t their approach to race or the kinds of books students can check out of school libraries, according to many local school board candidates.

Cardin and colleagues seek probe of deadly Kazakhstan demonstrations

In response to reports that Kazakhstan deployed U.S.-trained KAZBAT security forces, the senators are urging a review of U.S. military assistance to the country.

Democrats confirm record number of Biden judges before midterms

At the moment, there are 87 vacancies in the federal courts and 44 pending nominations, according to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

Tanya L. Tyo

Campaign email: tanyaleetyo@gmail.com Website: www.tanyaltyoforharcoboed.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086125155568 Age: 48 Employment: Yes. I am an office manager. Education: High School diploma and several college/business classes. Why are you running for the school board?  I am running for the school board to…

Josh Hinebaugh

Campaign email: joshuahinebaugh@gmail.com Age: 45 Employment: Senior specialist in plant automation at Viatris, a pharmaceutical company.  Education: Associate’s degree in computer information management from a technical college called Computer Tech in Fairmont, West Virginia.  Why are you running for school…

Steve Whisler

Campaign email: steve@whisler4boe.com Website: www.whisler4boe.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/whisler4boe Age: 54 Employment: A major health care provider in the mid-Atlantic; Military Liaison & Field Services Manager Education: Troy State University; Masters of Science in Management Why are you running for the school…

Carol Mueller

Campaign email: friendsofcarolmueller@gmail.com Age: 67 Employment: I am retired from teaching at the middle, high school and at Harford Community College where I taught Math and Earth Science. Education: Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.  My cognate area…