Exposure to lead can be deadly. Use of lead paint was common until it was outlawed in 1978. In the years following there have been many lawsuits and many settlements and plenty of people trying to take advantage of those circumstances.
Maryland Lawmakers Invite Local Teens to Compete in Annual “App” Challenge
Lawmakers are challenging local students to channel their enthusiasm for all things technological to make the app world a better place.
Maryland House Members Split on Restrictions Against Syrian Refugees
If passed, the bill would lead to comprehensive and time-consuming background checks on refugees from Syria, Iraq.
Van Hollen Seeks Medal of Honor for Black World War II Hero
Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen wants the United States to award a Medal of Honor to an African American soldier whose heroism in World War II was undeniable.
Maryland’s Senate Race Heats Up
Minority whip Kathy Szeliga entered Maryland’s Senate race on Tuesday, but the eye of the public still lies on the Democratic primary.
New Poll Shows Edwards Leading Van Hollen in Senate Race
A new poll shows that Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Fort Washington, leads Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, by 10 percentage points. However, if Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, were to enter the race, he would surge to the top of the polls.
Matthews Tops Maryland’s 8th District Race in Fundraising
Former Marriott executive and TV anchor Kathleen Matthews has pulled ahead in fundraising for the eighth district congressional seat, outpacing State Sen. Jamie Raskin and State Del. Kumar Barve in the third quarter of 2015.
Race to Fill Van Hollen’s Seat Heating Up
A seventh candidate entered the crowded race for Maryland’s 8th congressional district Monday, as the contest to replace Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, in the Montgomery County-based House seat continues to heat up.
Van Hollen and Edwards Battle for Endorsements as Senate Race Heats Up
Rep. Van Hollen has more money and more endorsements, but Rep. Edwards leads the polling. An update on Maryland’s 2016 race for U.S. Senate.