Gov. Martin O’Malley signed the emergency health care bill that will allow residents to retroactively enroll for coverage under the Maryland Health Insurance Plan after glitches plagued the exchange website.
Stink Bugs Pose Continuing Threat to Maryland Crops
Crop damage caused by the brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive species introduced to North America in the late 1990s, was particularly severe in 2010 and 2011. Although damage has decreased since then, there’s no reason to believe the insect is in decline.
Photos from the State of the Union
President Barack Obama, members of Maryland’s congressional delegation and others at the 2014 State of the Union.
Retroactive Health Care Insurance Bill Gains Final Approval
Measure allowing retroactive enrollment in state’s high-risk insurance ‘safety net’ awaits Gov. Martin O’Malley’s signature.
Obama Promotes 2014 Agenda in Speech at Lanham Costco
President Barack Obama called for a higher federal minimum wage in a speech in Lanham Wednesday that echoed messages from Tuesday’s State of the Union address.
Group Protests Montgomery County Fire Chief Nomination
As the Montgomery County Council works to appoint Interim Fire Chief Steve Lohr to the permanent position, a group called McDonald’s Crew for Change seeks to knock down the nomination, accusing Lohr of racism.
Purple Line construction set back another year
Lawmakers and advocates for the proposed Purple Line discussed final funding options for the light rail on Monday in Annapolis.
National Zoo’s Baby Panda Gets Her Public Debut
Animal lovers had to wait five excruciating months since her birth, but Bao Bao was finally put on full display in the panda house at the National Zoo. Dressed in warm coats and panda hats, fans showed up bright and early for the unveiling.
Maryland’s Democratic Members of Congress Praise Obama’s State of the Union Address
“As President, I’m committed to making Washington work better, and rebuilding the trust of the people who sent us here,” President Obama said, in his sixth State of the Union address.
First African-American to Play Football at UMD Honored by Maryland General Assembly
Darryl Hill, the first African-American to play in the Atlantic Coast Conference, was honored for his past experiences and future plans for young athletes.