WASHINGTON — Both supporters and protesters gathered to watch the inaugural parade directly following President Donald Trump’s official presidential swearing in ceremony.
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Counter inauguration celebration raises funds for progressive organizations
SILVER SPRING, Maryland– While inaugural balls celebrated the new Trump administration in Washington, in nearby Montgomery County a sold-out crowd gathered to listen to an assortment of bands and raise money for progressive causes that organizers say are most threatened…
Analyst: Md. could lose $1.4 billion under health care repeal
A federal repeal of the national health care law could cost Maryland $1.4 billion in the 2018 fiscal year, state budget analysts said Tuesday.
The Women’s March on Washington draws out record number of protesters
Just one day after the President Donald Trump’s Inauguration, hundreds of thousands gathered from all over the country for the Women’s March on Washington. Whether their cause is religious freedom, reproductive rights, or racial and gender equality, marchers joined the fight in hopes of having their voices heard.
Maryland Comptroller hosts taxpayer security summit to address tax fraud
Maryland comptroller Peter Franchot, certified public accountants, and other state officials, gathered at the University of Baltimore to discuss tax fraud. They addressed discrepancies in tax refunds, how to better detect fraudulent filing, and how taxpayers can protect themselves against identity theft.
Marylanders Stand Up For The Affordable Care Act
CLINTON, Md.– Residents of Prince George’s County gathered at Mount Ennon Church Tuesday evening to discuss the future of the Affordable Care Act. Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin were present along with other legislators.
METRO DISPARITIES: Proposed plan to study impact of projects postponed a month
WASHINGTON — The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments met to discuss a proposed map that identifies areas throughout the region that have high populations of low income or minority groups. The goal of the proposal is to address transportation access…
Despite highest median income in the nation, 17 other states have fewer uninsured people than Maryland
Maryland is the wealthiest state in the United States, but does not have the lowest rate of uninsured people.
Baltimore and DOJ reach agreement on consent decree
BALTIMORE — Mayor Catherine Pugh and U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced a consent decree between the City of Baltimore and the Department of Justice. The agreement is intended to address the problems within the police department outlined in a…
Behind Closed Doors: Sex trafficking in Maryland
COLLEGE PARK–There’s an entire psychology behind trafficking that forms the foundation for a business model of selling sex. Undercover detectives explain how it works and why traffickers choose Maryland over other areas.