Advocates are pushing for change in Maryland counties that don’t have athletic trainers in every high school.
Debate Heats Up Over Cove Point
It’s a massive case of jobs versus the environment. On the first day of a key state permit hearing for a proposed gas export facility in Calvert County, hundreds hit the streets in protest.
Fresh, Locally Grown Food the Goal for New University Initiative
There’s just something about homegrown fruits and vegetables that make them taste better. And thanks to a new sustainable farming operation, students at the University of Maryland can get fresh, local produce even when they’re away at school.
Mikulski Calls for Kill Switches on Cell Phones to Protect Consumers’ Data
Sen. Barbara Mikulski supports a bill requiring cell phones to have a kill switch allowing victims of theft to deactivate the devices from a website.
Crews work to repair potholes in Prince George’s County
The cold weather, snow and sleet have caused a number of potholes in the PG county to expand.
Lawmakers Consider Measure That Would Mandate Paid Sick Leave
The Maryland Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act would make the state the second in the nation to require private sector businesses to provide paid sick days to workers.
Questions Raised About Teacher Quality Report
The National Council on Teacher Quality — which advocates reforming how teachers are evaluated — gave Maryland a D+ for teacher effectiveness in a recent report, a grade that stands in stark contrast to other ratings of the state’s schools.
Checking the Pulse on Maryland’s Hearts
LINTHICUM- Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene partnered with the CDC’s Million Hearts Campaign to fight heart disease and prevent over 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017.
Law Would Give Autonomy Back To Local Schools
Some legislators, the teacher’s union and local school officials are fighting the Maryland State Board of Education to get local autonomy back for teacher evaluations.