As of June 2022, Maryland had the second highest percentage of electric bus commitments in the country, according to the World Resources Institute
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Maryland counties, cities, residents provide free rides to polls
In some cases, they are using cars. In others, they are boarding prospective buses. Early voting sites are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
U.S. quarters program honors American Women pioneers
The United States Mint shipped its new set of quarters featuring Chinese American actress Anna May Wong. This marks the first time an Asian American is featured on the U.S. currency.
Elected officials, community leaders urge voters to legalize cannabis
Maryland is one of five states that will consider legalization initiatives on Nov. 8, including Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota. So far, 19 states and Washington, D.C. have legalized cannabis for adults 21 and older.
Maryland Republican Party at critical juncture as election nears
Larry Hogan is one of the most popular governors in Maryland’s recent history. But when Hogan asked his fellow Republicans to nominate Kelly Schulz, a candidate in his mold, to run for the state’s highest office, they instead chose Dan Cox, a 2020 election denier.
How Roe v. Wade’s overturn affects trans and nonbinary people who can get pregnant
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has been characterized as a women’s issue — but the decision also impacts transgender, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people who can get pregnant and exacerbates already-existing barriers to reproductive care.
Cardin and colleagues seek probe of deadly Kazakhstan demonstrations
In response to reports that Kazakhstan deployed U.S.-trained KAZBAT security forces, the senators are urging a review of U.S. military assistance to the country.
Pandemic spotlights shortages in U.S. health care workforce
Staffing shortages in health care intensify as a result of COVID-19. Added pressures of the pandemic may have pushed over 6 million to quit their health care jobs.
Lawyers guide Baltimore residents in leaving some criminal records behind
Maryland Legal Aid and Loyola University Maryland have partnered in two clinics to prepare free petitions of expungement for nearly 70 clients, saving them a total of $1,890 in filing fees, according to Legal Aid.
Appeals court rejects Cox effort to halt early mail-in count
Following early morning arguments, the Court of Appeals of Maryland ruled Friday against Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox’s effort to halt the early counting of mail-in ballots for the Nov. 8 general election.