Maryland high school students participate in the Cool School Polar Plunge at Sandy Point State Park
Minimum Wage Measure Sparks Heated Debate In House
Several Republican lawmakers voiced persisting opposition to Gov. Martin O’Malley’s measure to raise the Maryland minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, proposing a slew of changes to the bill on that would chip away at many of its provisions.
Legislative Proposal Could Give The Wealthy A Break From Estate Taxes
Opponents of the measure told lawmakers that the bipartisan proposal amounted to a tax break for Maryland’s wealthiest citizens.
NCAA President Calls for Student-Athlete Stipends
The idea that NCAA student-athletes are employees that deserve to be paid to play is “silly,” NCAA president Mark Emmert said Wednesday at an event at the University of Maryland.
Students at Walt Whitman take a “mindful” break from school
Walt Whitman High School students take a break from classes
D.C. Cherry Blossoms Will Be At Peak Bloom In Mid-April
With spring just a few weeks away and several inches of snow on the ground, the question on everyone’s mind is when will we see D.C.’s cherry blossoms in bloom? The answer is good news.
Seafood Labeling Legislation Could Pose Problems For Maryland Restaurants
Legislation proposed in the House to impose tighter regulations on seafood labeling could prove costly and impractical for Maryland restaurants.
Senate Passes Bill To Protect Transgender Rights
Gender identity discrimination is one step closer to prohibition by law after the Maryland Senate passed the “Fairness for all Marylanders Act of 2014.”
Future Teachers Uncertain About Entering The Common Core Fray
College students studying to be teachers recognize the anxiety in their career field over Common Core
University of Maryland’s Response to Database Breach May Cost Millions
University President Wallace D. Loh says the costs of credit-monitoring and the expense of acquiring encryption will likely cost millions.