ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is urging legislative leaders to pass a state income tax credit for contributions to humanitarian aid for Ukrainians, as over 1 million refugees flee the country amid Russian attacks. The tax credit would be…
Senate considering how to make legal cannabis profitable
ANNAPOLIS – With the House of Delegates having passed proposals to legalize recreational marijuana, the Senate has taken up the issue with a decidedly different focus. While bills in the Senate are also aimed at making recreational use legal, they…
Police investigate attack on Russian restaurant as a possible hate crime
Washington – A Russian restaurant in Washington may be feeling the backlash from Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Police are investigating vandalism to the restaurant as a possible hate crime.
Maryland basketball celebrates seniors in Minnesota win
College Park, MD- The Terps basketball team is celebrating four straight wins as they try to rebound from the losing reputation they received earlier this season. The team beat Minnesota 84-73 in the Xfinity Center Wednesday night and celebrated seniors…
Ukrainian-Americans rely on faith as the invasion continues
Baltimore- The St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church is holding daily services to support the Ukrainian people and say they have received an outpour of love from the American community.
Gov. Larry Hogan denounces Russia’s attacks on Ukraine
Annapolis, Md.- Gov. Larry Hogan delivered an impassioned message to scores of people who attended a vigil to support Ukrainians. Candlelight and sobs pierced the air as the Ukrainian anthem played outside the Maryland State House.
Policy proposal to allow cyclists and scooters to yield instead of stopping
The legislation will also ban right turn on red for vehicles in an attempt to protect pedestrians.
Millions in out-of-state donations help fuel high-profile Maryland Democratic governor candidates
Reports show a clear divide between figures with a national profile and those rooted primarily in Maryland.
Screen time and social media use increases during pandemic
Between online meetings and classes, communicating with friends and entertaining ourselves, big parts of life are now lived online and on a variety of social media platforms.
Biden administration preps new rules covering sexual misconduct
The new policies are also expected to create additional protections for LGBTQ+ students, according to Biden’s executive order.