After a comprehensive law overhauled the state’s criminal justice system, Maryland has seen a decline in the state’s prison and jail populations and more streamlined treatment for addicts who are charged with crimes, but advocates want to add to the law to keep inmates from returning behind bars.
Police forces take icy dip to support Special Olympics
Maryland police officers jumped into the frigid waters of Sandy Point State Park Friday afternoon to raise money for the Special Olympics. Governor Larry Hogan also delivered remarks as part of the three-day Polar Bear Plunge event.
Maryland taking steps aimed at addressing climate change
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – While the Trump administration’s report last month detailing the effects of rising global temperatures said Maryland had begun feeling the consequences of climate change, lawmakers and state agencies already are taking steps aimed at combating it. From…
New Howard County officials weigh flood plan’s future
After Howard County’s new five-member council and executive are installed in office on Dec. 3, they will have to hit the ground running as they face the pressing and complex issue of how to proceed with a $50 million flood mitigation plan for Ellicott City, Maryland.
Preservation group report challenges county’s flood plan
In a move to slow down Howard County’s flood mitigation plan, which would demolish 10 buildings in historic Ellicott City, a preservation group on Wednesday released a report that questions county officials’ decision-making methodology.
Steam line repair project means changes on Lawyers Mall
ANNAPOLIS — Statues of Thurgood Marshall and three companions are being sent away from Lawyers Mall in Annapolis. And it’s for their own good. The Board of Public Works voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve emergency funding for an underground…
As ‘House of Cards’ filming nears end, Maryland pushes to be entertainment contender
ANNAPOLIS— Eduardo Sanchez is sleeping in his own bed for once. He’s taking a short break from work, but the majority of his time over the course of the next few months will be spent in Dallas, where the filmmaker…
In-state tuition bill aimed at Dreamers advances in Md.
A bill that aims to ensure young, undocumented Maryland students referred to as “Dreamers,” can pursue higher education by giving qualified individuals access to in-state tuition is advancing in the Maryland General Assembly.
Resolutions address gender gap in Maryland businesses
A resolution that states that there is a gender disparity in the Maryland workplace aims to fix the gender gap by encouraging companies to diversify.