With six years left until the state meets its self-imposed deadline for greenhouse gas reduction, projections show the state will miss its target without legislation to promote increased use of renewable energy sources.
Marijuana Legalization Hotly Debated in Maryland Senate Committee Hearing
Dozens of people testifying before Maryland lawmakers called for an end to the state’s battle against marijuana, one part of the decades-long national war on drugs that supporters of legalization say has done more harm than good.
Bipartisan Tax Relief Measures Proposed in Maryland
Senate and House committees are weighing bipartisan legislation that could lower state income and sales tax rates, and raise the estate tax exemption threshold.
Commitment to Justice: Retired Maryland Judge Continues to Try Cases
Four years after retirement, Maryland District Court Judge Robert C. Wilcox, continues to hear cases twice per week.
Unique Student-Run Bank in High School Teaches Financial Literacy
Parkdale High School was one of four schools chosen for the Capital One student-run bank branch, and the only one in Maryland.
Edwards, Cummings, Other Lawmakers Urge USDA Action on Slaughter of Sick Calves
Lawmakers are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban the slaughter of sick, injured or weak calves for sale as meat.
Lawmakers Weigh Restrictions on Tracking Retail Shoppers Via Wi-Fi
Under the proposed legislation, businesses would be forced to notify consumers before tracking their shopping habits through Wi-Fi
Marijuana Debate Headed to Maryland Senate Committee
Maryland lawmakers are set to get their first real whiff of marijuana legislation this session with hearings scheduled on measures that look to lift or loosen the state’s ban on recreational use of the drug.
Insects Help Scientists Design and Build Smaller Drones
Inside the University of Maryland’s Autonomous Vehicle Laboratory is an unusual combination of insects, drones, and drones that look like insects.