Washington- One DACA recipient explains why a pathway to citizenship is critical for her and her family.
New vaccination site opens in Hyattsville as Prince George’s County vaccination rates reach state low
Hyattsville, MD– Prince George’s County opens its sixth Covid-19 vaccination site today at First United Methodist Church in Hyattsville. The new location will offer more residents opportunities to receive the vaccine as the county has been the least vaccinated site…
Maryland begins new Covid vaccine phase, residents 60 and over now eligible
Baltimore- Governor Larry Hogan announced Maryland residents 60 and over are now eligible to receive the Covid vaccine after the state transitioned to phase 2A of the vaccine distribution plan today. Individuals with disabilities will now be eligible to be vaccinated under phase 2B and six additional mass vaccination sites will be added by the end of April.
Maryland Delegates argue passionately over ‘Juneteenth’ bill
In support of a bill that would make “Juneteenth” a state and employee-paid holiday, a Maryland Delegate on Monday gave an impassioned speech, which ended with a standing ovation from some colleagues.
Feed Anne Arundel: Helping Tyler Heights
Feed Anne Arundel is a nonprofit collaborative created during the coronavirus pandemic to help restaurants and families in need in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, through food and other necessities.
Maryland’s COVID-fighting complex
Already one of the leading states for biohealth research, Maryland has emerged as a leader in responding to the coronavirus crisis with companies that produce vaccines, therapies, medicine and diagnostic tests.
House clears two gun safety bills, but Senate may be roadblock
The House sent two bills to the Senate Thursday that would implement universal background checks and close the loophole linked to the 2015 mass shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. “Gun violence is devastating our communities. Every day, 30 people are…
Legislators aim for better voter accessibility in Maryland
Multiple bills going through the General Assembly look to improve accessibility for disabled voters in Maryland.
Bill would replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Maryland lawmakers discussed a bill that would replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day, considering testimony from members of the Indigenous peoples and Italian peoples who argue Columbus is a part of their heritage.
Senate gets landmark voting legislation, but partisanship poses steep challenges
A House-passed package overhauling voting, improving election security and reforming campaign finance laws is now in the Senate, where deep partisan divisions spell an uncertain fate for the landmark bill. H.R. 1, also known as the For the People Act of 2021, is…