ANNAPOLIS — When the Maryland legislature reconvenes in January, legislators of both parties say they will continue the battle against climate change. Some of their plans are much more aggressive than others. Del. Brooke Lierman, a Baltimore Democrat, said she…
Rising temperatures mean bigger worries for pregnant women and children
BALTIMORE — Caren Bloom had never passed out before, but she knew the warning signs — spots in front of her eyes, ringing in her ears. Bloom, four months pregnant, had just begun her shift on an unseasonably hot September…
Across Maryland, counties and universities boost revenue through ICE contracts
Five Maryland jurisdictions currently have contracts with ICE, and two Maryland universities have consulting and training contracts. While activists across the state are seeking to end these agreements, officials say the revenue is worth it.
Washington Bullpen podcast: “I had to stand up” – Politics and sports in the nation’s capital
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland — Ray Schoenke remembers driving through the night from Cleveland to Maryland to make it in time for the practice for Washington’s NFL team in the morning. It was 1966, and he had just been cut from the…
Cold weather? Hot weather? New blend of grasses keeps sports fields lush no matter the season
Dr. Gregg Munshaw knew the history around mixing cold season grasses with warm season grasses. He knew of the attempts in California in the 1950s and heard of a University of Maryland researcher trying it again in the 1970s. Both…
Equal Rights Amendment may be near ratification, but must overcome old deadline
WASHINGTON – The Equal Rights Amendment may be close to ratification following Democratic wins in Virginia’s House and Senate and proposed House and Senate resolutions to remove the ratification deadline. The ERA would guarantee equal constitutional rights to a person…
Prices for construction projects spike, likely due to labor shortages
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Some construction projects in Maryland are costing tens of millions of dollars more than original estimates, in large measure because of a lack of skilled trades in the region. The increase in price for just two large…
Election Guide: Meet field of 32 candidates seeking Rep. Elijah Cummings’ seat
WASHINGTON — Nearly two months after Rep. Elijah Cummings’ death, 32 candidates — including his widow, a former staffer, and several state lawmakers — are competing in the packed race to fill his seat. The longtime Baltimore congressman died Oct.…
Volunteers march in third annual Annapolis Women’s Unity March
On March 1, 2019, Eve Hurwitz, President of March on Maryland, led the third annual Annapolis Women’s Unity March through the streets of Annapolis, Maryland. Along with Eve, Meera Lynn Devotta and Sumayyah Mordecai are just two of the many that shared their stories with the crowd, hoping to inspire others.
Md. lawmakers expect education to dominate 2020 session
Reforming Maryland’s public education system. Building new schools. Addressing gun safety. Funding the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. These are some of the issues that Maryland state lawmakers expect to dominate the 2020 General Assembly session.