President Donald Trump’s new infrastructure plan, unveiled earlier this week, sparks debate on social media.
Maryland politicians among those reacting to Florida school shooting on social media
Maryland politicians and other social media users took to Twitter to plea for change in response to the school shooting in Parkland, Fla. with #GunReformNow and #ParklandSchoolShooting hashtags.
Maryland Education panel releases recommendations
State Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. and House Speaker Michael E. Busch, and former Chancellor Brit Kirwan, joined by Senate and House members, announced preliminary recommendations of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education — known as the “Kirwan Commission” on Thursday.
Activists seek support for bills in Annapolis aimed at helping research animals find homes
Animal advocates came with their four-legged friends in tow to ask state legislators to support proposals making it easier to adopt research animals. The legislation would also require research facilities to file reports on what happens to the animals they use.
Legislative roundup: Oyster recycling; tobacco; female inmate health services
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — The Maryland Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that would further incentivize oyster shell recycling. “This bill continues to promote a very viable shell recovery program that’s been in existence for five years,” said Sen. Stephen…
Investigation underway into shooting and SUV crash at NSA’s entrance
Three people are in custody after an SUV crashed Wednesday morning into the entrance of the National Security Agency headquarters. The FBI says shots were fired at the SUV as a result of the crash. The FBI is leading the investigation to determine the reason behind the crash.
Baltimoreans reflect after 12-day homicide-free streak
-Baltimore’s 343 murders in 2017 were the second highest in the history of the city. 2018 started out as the year before ended with nearly a murder a day. But, for the first time in a long time, 12 days this month passed by without a single homicide.
Maryland health coaches and supporters hit Capitol Hill to mark “Health and Wellness Coach Week”
Health and wellness coaches from around Maryland joined on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, in observance of the first-ever “Health and Wellness Coach Week.” The advocates say they teaching the public about the importance of good nutrition and mental health can be life changing for many.
Supporters, opponents of high speed rail square off at Annapolis demonstration
With the study still underway into the creation of a possible Maglev route from New York to Washington both supporters and opponents turned out Monday night in front of the State House. Supporters say the high speed train, which could reduce a trip between Baltimore and Washington to just 15 minutes, would be good for the environment. But opponents say the estimated $10-12 billion needed to build the line is money better spent elsewhere.
Bill gives parents ‘new tool’ to fight child’s addiction
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — One more day without treatment for a person struggling with opioids — as one Maryland delegate, a recovery expert and parents of children mired in addiction have said — could be the difference between life and death.…