The American Medical Association is partnering up with MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society, as part of a multi-state effort to reduce Type 2 diabetes.
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Chesapeake Bay advocates fear Trump admin. could threaten Bay’s progress
After the Trump administration’s attempt to eliminate funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program early in 2017, advocates and lawmakers say they’re concerned about the future of efforts to clean-up the Bay and say they will continue to fight to restore funds to the federal budget.
Nonprofit in Rockville restores bikes for charity
ROCKVILLE, Maryland — A Maryland organization collects bikes in order to fix them up and ship them to impoverished areas of Africa, Asia, and South America and boost economic opportunities in those regions.
Panel weighs new school-construction funding bill
Building additional schools and pushing for more up-to-date, efficient and innovative design proposals is under review by a state panel charged with examining school construction.
Md. schools commission aims for more career-bound programs
Ebony Ginard can build a small house in just two weeks.
Lawmakers weigh integrating services to break poverty cycle
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — To end multi-generational poverty, state and local agencies should integrate services such as early childhood development, temporary cash assistance and mental health programming, a governor-mandated commission told lawmakers Tuesday.
Sen. McCain talks about service, leadership and political crisis with midshipmen
Senator John McCain spoke to the brigade of midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy Monday about service, leadership while also weighing in on the current political crisis in Washington.
State committee looks at impact of federal deregulation on Maryland consumers
A new state fiscal watchgroup met for the first time Thursday in Annapolis. The meeting came only days after the U.S. Senate voted to repeal a rule that would have made it easier for consumers to sue financial institutions.
Religions intersect at annual conference to fight domestic violence
The 5th Annual Maryland Interfaith Domestic Violence Conference brought together clergy, law enforcement, and community advocates to learn how to stop domestic violence from a place in the church.
Md. Medical society asks hospitals to review opioid doses
The Maryland State Medical Society is taking action amidst the nation’s opioid crisis and urging hospitals and physicians in the state to decrease the automated controlled-substance standing orders and to prescribe a minimum amount of opioids necessary.