WASHINGTON – Maryland residents who fear the next winter storm will cut their power supply might appreciate CDS Logistics President Roy Cranford’s vision of stationary generators one day becoming as commonplace as air conditioners.
Participation in Club Sports Increases, as Does Pressure
Club sports allow young athletes to hone their skills, get recruited and have fun, but sports industry leaders and coaches warn that the pressure to perform on children can be overwhelming.
Spay Neuter: Legislators Propose Bill to Reduce Homeless Animal Problem
ANNAPOLIS — Supporters of legislation creating a special fund to support spay/neuter services in the state through a surcharge on registration fees paid by the makers of pet food sold in Maryland, made their case before the House Environmental Matters Committee Thursday.
Montgomery County Executive Hispanic Gala to Award Scholarships
The first annual Montgomery County Executive Hispanic Gala will raise scholarship funds for Latino students.
Senate Poised to Vote for Repeal of Death Penalty, House of Delegates Next
After three days of debates on amendments, the Maryland Senate is expected to pass a bill to repeal the death penalty Wednesday.
Maryland Politicians Discuss Sequester’s Impact on BWI, State Businesses
The automatic spending cuts that began Friday could result in longer lines at airport security checks and closure of air traffic control towers if Congress doesn’t agree on a way to reduce the budget.
Gun Rights Proponents, Gun Control Advocates, Take to Annapolis
Gun rights supporters and gun control advocates took to Annapolis Friday as Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gun control legislation was introduced in the House.
Education Secretary visits Maryland school on heels of sequester
Federal budget cuts to early childhood education that could affect 800 Maryland students are a poor idea, according to Education Secretary Arne Duncan, who met Friday with students and teachers at Rolling Terrace Elementary School.
Maryland’s Congressional Delegation, Minus One, Aims for Gun Control
Maryland’s congressional delegation generally supports new gun control legislation proposed in the wake of the Dec. 14 shooting in Newtown, Conn., that claimed the lives of 20 schoolchildren.
After Passing in the Senate, O’Malley Gun Bill Goes to House
Gun control supporters and Second Amendment advocates testified in front of two House committees about Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gun control legislation Friday. It’s companion bill passed the Senate Thursday.