New bill looks to establish water safety, swimming elective for upper-grade students

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 17 and below.

Moore and lawmakers plead Maryland’s case for new FBI headquarters

The FBI headquarters search was suspended during the Trump administration.

Biden to veto bill blocking use of ESG in retirement plan investments

The bill would roll back a Labor Department rule that reversed a Trump-era policy that discouraged investors from citing environmental and social factors in retirement investments.

Unpredictable cherry blossom bloom underscores climate change concerns

Some cherry blossom trees across the region had flowers by Valentine’s Day this year, triggering climate change concerns for some.

Maryland Republicans prioritize violent crime legislation

The General Assembly’s Joint Republican Caucus Thursday shared details about their priority crime package, emphasizing what they said is a continuing rise in juvenile crime.

For Maryland professors, ChatGPT presents an opportunity to rethink instruction

The groundbreaking artificial intelligence can produce essays in seconds, but professors are optimistic.

Towson University is trying to get ahead of the lure of sports betting

Towson University is implementing a program that seeks to educate students through robust anti-problem gambling workshops and marketing campaigns.

Lawmakers consider powerful testimony on transgender rights for inmates

The bill would prohibit correction staff from discriminating against gender nonconforming individuals.

White House 2023 Christmas Ornament honors President Gerald R. Ford

Each year for President’s Day, the White House Historical Association releases a custom ornament honoring a former president.

Maryland legislature to analyze gambling expansion

Legalizing online gambling for sponsors paying a licensing fee could generate millions for education.