It took Doug and Chris Maulden-Locke eight months to get through pre-adoption background checks and an extensive home study and just 10 days to find a baby to adopt. But the same-sex couple wasn’t sure what would happen when they went before a Montgomery County judge in February.
Maryland Dreamers Awake to In-State Tuition, Yearn for More
The Maryland Dream Act is saving some undocumented immigrants thousands in tuition, but dreamers in the state still face struggles with their documentation status and job prospects.
Maryland Minute Update Oct. 11, 2013
CNS Reporter Ben Oldach fills you in on the NFL’s new bag policy, the latest on the new casino being planned in Prince George’s County and how the government shutdown is affecting beer.
Gay Couples Travel to Maryland For Weddings
When Maryland became the southernmost state on the East Coast to legalize gay marriage, it became a destination-wedding location for some same-sex couples.
State Regulators: P.G. Casino Candidates Eligible for Gaming Licenses
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission on Thursday gave gambling licenses to the three companies competing to build the state’s sixth casino in Prince George’s County.
Brown Surges in Endorsements, Others Downplay the Support
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown added another endorsement to his growing list of sponsors Thursday, but others suggest this support doesn’t make a difference when voters go to the ballot box.
Fracking Opponents Unite To Keep Energy Extraction Method Out of Maryland
It will likely be months before Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley decides the fate of fracking in the Free State, but opponents of the natural-gas extraction process aim to keep the issue in the spotlight.
International Walk to School Day 2013
Walk this way… no not the Aerosmith song, but the reason why thousands of students walked to school one chilly October morning, rather than having mom or dad drive or taking the bus.
Smith Islanders Angered by State Action
Smith Island residents believe the Maryland government is looking to abandon their home. Now, they’re fighting back.
Maryland Minute Video Update: Oct 9, 2013
CNS Reporter Ben Oldach talks about a rumored trucker shutdown of the Capital Beltway, an arrest-filled protest which involves Maryland’s biggest latino organization, and “Hobbitat”, a construction company specializing in small houses.