O’Malley Aims to Expand School Breakfast Program

Gov. Martin O’Malley said he’s included $1.8 million in his proposed budget towards expanding a program that feeds breakfast to students.

Student CSI: Metro Area Students Prepare for Jobs in Forensic Science

Students from throughout the metropolitan Washington area tried their hand at solving crime and found it’s much different than what’s portrayed by television crime scene investigators.

Sequester Could Close Five Regional Air Traffic Control Towers

Air traffic control towers at Maryland’s five regional airports could shut down on April 1 as the Department of Transportation plans ways to cut its budget should the sequester occur, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Friday.

Human trafficking a problem in Maryland

A proposed bill by Sen. Jennie Forehand would raise the age of a minor in human trafficking cases to 21 years old.

Death Penalty Proponents Question Fate of Inmates on Death Row

Proposed death penalty repeal brings into question fate of three inmates sentenced to death in the early 1980’s, when life without parole was not on the books.

Sen. President Miller, Republican “Neanderthals,” Spar Over Gas Tax

Republicans call Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr.’s gas tax plan irresponsible. Miller disagrees and compares them to Neanderthals.

Maryland Legislators Will Debate a Temporary Ban on Fracking

Members of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network gathered outside the Maryland State House Wednesday to advocate for a proposed moratorium on hydraulic fracturing.

Local Animal Rescue Shelters Play Cupid, Pair Homeless Pups With Human Companions

More than 20 different rescue groups and shelters from across the Mid-Atlantic region went looking for love last Saturday, attending the fifth annual, “Camp Bow Wow Cupids and Canine’s Adopt-a-thon” to match needy pets with potential owners.

Bill Would Expand Kosher Wine Access in Maryland

If a House bill is passed, Maryland Jews will be able to purchase kosher wines from international and online retailers.

Bill Would Enhance Penalty for Committing a Violent Crime in Front of a Child

A bill that would impose harsher penalties upon those who commit violence in front of children was heard by the House Judiciary Committee, Tuesday. The enhanced penalty would include imprisonment for up to five years.