Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, isn’t quite ready to say goodbye yet, despite announcing his retirement after 40 years in public office.
Retirement crisis threatens current workers, experts tell Congress
The worsening retirement crisis impacting senior citizens will overtake current workers down the line if not fixed, experts say.
House bill advances, allowing for redevelopment of RFK Stadium
The House of Representatives passed a bill regarding the redevelopment of RFK Stadium. It would clear the way for a potential new home for the Washington Commanders.
Lockdown stalls state Capitol on busy session day
Lawmakers, personnel and members of the public sheltered in place for almost two hours Thursday afternoon after an anonymous threat led police to lock down the Annapolis State House complex.
This Baltimore vegan restaurant owner is a fierce advocate for higher wages for tipped workers
Tia Hamilton’s restaurant specializes in vegan comfort food, but sometimes the Baltimore activist is all about making people uncomfortable.
Senators condemn “mismanagement” at federal prisons for high suicide rates
Researchers have linked solitary confinement to both physical and psychological health problems. Almost 10,900 federal prisoners are currently held in segregated units alone or in smaller cells with others. Forty-five prisoners have been in these units for over a year.
The Ravens’ fourth-quarter turnover rate soars in the playoffs
The Ravens have averaged nearly twice as many turnovers per game in the fourth quarter during the playoffs than the regular season under current head coach John Harbaugh.
Lawmakers propose task force to probe long-term inequities facing Black women
The persistence of economic, educational and legal disparities in the lives of Black women and girls would be the target of a federal task force recently proposed by a group of House members.
Proposed bill to prohibit universities from considering legacy admissions
A proposed bill would prohibit universities from considering a student’s legacy status in its admissions process.
Mother of Pava LaPere appeals to Maryland state senators for a grant in her daughter’s name
Caroline LaPere is set to testify before Maryland lawmakers to gain support for the proposed Pava LaPere Initiative Acceleration Grant Program. The program is intended to help increase entrepreneurial innovation in the state by providing grants to technology based startups founded by students at universities in the Baltimore city and county areas.