Criminologists attribute the rise to gun crime and possession, the murders of George Floyd and Freddie Gray, and the loss of reliability on law enforcement.
Two counties moved to ‘healthier’ school start times. How does the rest of Maryland compare?
Howard County passed a resolution in February to push its high school start time to 8 a.m. in the same academic year that Anne Arundel County implemented its 8:30 a.m. high school start times. The latter said it was moving to “healthier school start and dismissal times for students.”
Big Ten universities’ costs outpace inflation as tuition, fees rise
Big Ten tuition data from 2003-2021 shows that tuition is outpacing inflation, but differences between universities vary considerably.
Breezy day demonstrates POWER of wind energy at rally
Maryland has four offshore wind projects approved – enough to power 600,000 average homes by 2026.
Sen. Kagan pushes package promoting election integrity in Maryland
One bill would require county elections boards to begin processing mail-in ballots eight business days before the start of early voting.
Controversial gun control bill advances in Maryland Senate
If enacted, the bill would make the licensing process for wear and carry permits more strict.
Advocates call for Maryland Senate to pass ‘Safe Harbor’ protections for sex trafficking victims
In Maryland, older child victims of sex trafficking can be arrested, handcuffed, detained and incarcerated for prostitution – a charge some would say is blaming them.
D.C. Guardian Angels return to the city to patrol Metro following increase in crime
The DC Guardian Angels, a group of unarmed volunteer safety patrols with a goal of helping to prevent crime in public spaces, are returning to the Washington area’s Metro system after an increase in reported crimes.
New bill looks to establish water safety, swimming elective for upper-grade students
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 17 and below.
Maryland congressional delegation pushes for better high-speed internet access
The FCC is developing a national broadband map, which the lawmakers called “a crucial tool for understanding the state of broadband access in the country.”