This flu season seems unusually bad because there was a mild flu season last year, but experts are still urging people to get vaccinated.
Legislation Would Ease Pressure on Pit Bull Owners and Landlords
In April, the Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that owning pit bulls or allowing them on your property is an “inherently dangerous activity.
Delegate Reintroduces Cell Phone Ban Legislation
Delegate James E. Malone Jr. proposed legislation making it a primary offense to talk on the phone while driving.
Legislators Look to Eliminate Loophole in Maryland Sex Law
Maryland legislators introduced bills to address a loophole in the state’s sex law.
Maryland Delegates Cheer Ahead of AFC Championship Rematch
The Maryland Statehouse in Annapolis was the site of Baltimore Ravens jerseys, purple shirts and accessories Friday.
Gov. O’Malley Proposes Strict New Gun Control Laws
If O’Malley’s gets his wish, Maryland would ban the sale of assault weapons, limit the ammunition capacity of magazines and require handgun buyers to submit fingerprints as part of the licensing requirement.
Morgan State Only HBCU to Receive Additional State Funding for Faculty
Maryland’s historically black colleges need more funding to assist in transitioning adjunct professors to full-time faculty, members of the Legislative Black Caucus said Thursday morning in Annapolis. The Black Caucus requested an additional $2 million for each of Maryland’s four…
Population Growth Makes Stormwater Runoff a Challenge for Chesapeake Bay
Most Chesapeake Bay health indicators improved or stayed the same in 2012, but urban and suburban stormwater runoff got worse, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation told the House Environmental Matters Committee Wednesday.
O’Malley Gets Behind Death Penalty Repeal Effort
Maryland moved one step closer to becoming the 18th state to abolish the death penalty after Gov. Martin O’Malley joined the NAACP and others in the effort Tuesday.
Gov. O’Malley Pledges $25 Million in State Funds for Affordable Rental Housing
Gov. Martin O’Malley announced plans on Friday to commit $25 million in state funds for the development of affordable rental housing.