No Suprises for Maryland in 2014 US Census Bureau Data

There weren’t any surprises for Maryland when the United States Census Bureau released its population estimates for 2014.

Maryland Democrats Continue to Press Hogan on School Construction Funding

Maryland’s Democratic leaders on Thursday said Larry Hogan plans to cut $450 million from school construction funding – a claim Maryland House Minority Leader Nicholaus Kipke said was an “outrageous lie.”

Defendants Who Fail to Come to Court Burden Maryland Judicial System

Maryland court employees and sheriff deputies have increased duties when individuals fail to appear during scheduled court cases.

Gubernatorial Candidates Run The Gamut On Views About Marijuana

The seven major candidates vying to replace Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley in 2015 expressed a broad range of views on marijuana decriminalization and legalization.

Gubernatorial Candidates Split on Minimum Wage

When Gov. Martin O’Malley claimed a minimum wage increase as his top priority of the 2014 legislative session, his final as governor, he sparked a firestorm of debate between lawmakers in Annapolis and the handful of candidates fighting to succeed him.

Commitment to Justice: Retired Maryland Judge Continues to Try Cases

Four years after retirement, Maryland District Court Judge Robert C. Wilcox, continues to hear cases twice per week.

Lawmakers Seek Tighter Regulations On Cash-For-Phone Kiosks

A number of mall kiosks throughout the state offer instant cash for recycling old phones; some say it’s too alluring for phone thieves to pass up.

School-Based Probation Officers Keep Close Eye on Students

Department of Juvenile Services “Spotlight on Schools” program closely monitors and provides support for students in the juvenile justice system.

Thousands of Maryland High School Student-Athletes Get Concussion Test

This fall, 10,250 student-athletes have had baseline concussion testing in Montgomery County, continuing a trend of school systems in Maryland taking youth concussions more seriously.

Gay Couples Travel to Maryland For Weddings

When Maryland became the southernmost state on the East Coast to legalize gay marriage, it became a destination-wedding location for some same-sex couples.