Maryland’s top Democratic gubernatorial candidates would all continue state efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make it a priority to incentivize the use of alternative energy sources in the state.
4th and 5th grade students study the environment during Read Across Maryland Month
SILVER SPRING – 4th and 5th graders at the Sienna School learned more about climate change during a visit from Maryland Department of Environment Secretary Robert Summers.
Bethesda Lawyer Grappling with Balance Between National Security and Privacy
David Medine is chairman of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Board, a small government board tasked with weighing the balance between national security and Americans’ privacy.
Local Ukrainians Weigh in on Crisis Abroad
Montgomery County Delegate Kirill Reznik spent the first four years of his life in Ukraine, until he and his parents received visas to immigrate to the U.S.
Wild College Mascots in Danger
A new report from the National Wildlife Federation says that climate change is threatening many species of America’s most beloved college mascots.
Medical Officials Call For Birth Injury Fund To Combat High-Cost Malpractice Lawsuits
The measure would allow families of babies who suffer neurological injuries during birth to sidestep the lawsuit process and seek compensation directly from a statewide fund.
Minimum Wage Hike Passes Maryland House of Delegates
Democrats applauded when the Maryland House passed a minimum wage increase to $10.10 per hour after a heated debate.
Maryland Senate Committee Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
Maryland is one step closer to decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana this legislative session, though a series of hurdles remain.
House Passes Estate Tax Exemption Increase
The Maryland House of Delegates overwhelmingly passes bipartisan legislation to raise the state’s estate tax threshold.