Baltimore mayor signs new clean air standards
An incinerator business is threatening to close in the wake of Baltimore’s approval of new clean air standards.
Cold War’s Radio Free Europe Now Beacon of Independent News: Its Reporters Killed, Assaulted, Imprisoned, Even by U.S. Allies
Created by the CIA during the Cold War, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has evolved into a standard bearer of independent journalism in Europe and Central Asia.
Maryland may raise smoking age to 21, limit vape marketing
State legislation could raise the age to purchase tobacco and vapor products in Maryland from 18 to 21. Another bill would prohibit vapes from being sold in packaging that appeals to minors.
Bills would fund HIV prevention, tracking, testing rape kits
Multiple bills that would provide for protection and treatment victims of sexual assault, as well as assist local law enforcement agencies with the testing and tracking of rape kits, are making their way through the House and Senate. These bills are the byproducts of a January report on sexual assault evidence kits in the state.
Spokesman for Anthony Brown ‘confident’ he will seek re-election
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Democratic Rep. Anthony Brown has more than $517,000 in the bank heading into the next campaign cycle, according to year-end reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, and a spokesman said he is confident the Maryland…
Maryland redistricting case to be heard in Supreme Court
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for two cases on congressional district gerrymandering on March 26, including one from Maryland, which could have far-reaching implications on how future electoral maps are drawn. The justices could, for…
Democrats seek billions of dollars with small Wall Street tax
Congressional Democrats have proposed legislation to establish a tax on Wall Street transactions that would generate billions of dollars in revenue.
Washington Wizards hanging around in battle for eighth seed
WASHINGTON – The Wizards picked up an important 100-90 victory over the Orlando Magic Wednesday night, leaving them 3-and-a-half games back of the Miami Heat for the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Despite having the eighth-worst record in…
The Washington Bullpen: A look at Michael Flynn
WASHINGTON – In this week’s episode of “The Washington Bullpen,” host Kate Casey discusses one of the central figures in the scandals surrounding the Trump administration: former national security adviser Michael Flynn. The office of special counsel Robert Mueller and…