Maryland’s Cardin Calls for Water Regulation in Wake of West Virginia Chemical Spill

Sen. Ben Cardin said the federal government should ensure all Americans have access to safe drinking water at a hearing Tuesday about the West Virginia chemical spill.

Bipartisan Legislation Could Fix Medicare Reimbursement Formula

A 17-year-old formula meant to control the increasing costs of Medicare reimbursements threatens to restrict physician access for Medicare and Medicaid patients in Maryland.

Bill Would Make Md. Second State in the Nation to Require Paid Sick Leave

Maryland could become the second state in the nation to pass a statewide, paid sick leave law.

Hotel Associations Hope Spending Bill Provides Stability

With their close proximity to the federal government, Maryland hotels have been hit especially hard by the reduction in government travel spending.

Some Calvert County Residents Question Cove Point LNG Tanks

Some Calvert County residents uncomfortable with the proximity of Dominion’s single-walled tanks to their neighborhood and plans to use the facility to export LNG. Dominion officials said the tanks are safe and measures are in place to contain a leak.

On the Fast Track: Maryland Speedskaters Eye 2018 Olympics

Maryland has emerged as a hotbed of talent for the sport of short track speedskating. And two of its most promising athletes, local high school students 16-year-old Thomas Hong and 17-year-old Shaner LeBauer, could end up as members of Team USA at the 2018 Olympics in South Korea.

Montgomery County’s 311 center marks its 2 millionth call

The Montgomery County 311 center celebrated its 2 millionth call on January 24, 2014.

Taxes On Textbooks May Be Kept Without Vote

Delegate Michael D. Smigiel Sr. presented a bill that would eliminate the sales tax for college textbooks. For the seventh time since 2006, it may die without a vote.

Transportation Study Highlights Need for Safe Winter Driving

With Maryland and many other areas of the country having to battle the winter on treacherous roads, the American Highway Users Alliance is out with the results of a study on the importance of keeping the roads clear during the difficult winter months.

Lack of Manpower at Maryland Food Bank Slows Flow of Donations to Pantries

The Maryland Food Bank has the supplies to meet the high demands of local pantries. But it doesn’t have the manpower and needs volunteers.