A slew of Maryland bills covering law enforcement, social issues, environment, health and transportation will go take effect at the beginning of October.
Affordable Care Act Leads to Higher Health Insurance Coverage in Maryland, Nationally
Almost two years after the Maryland Health Connection exchange launched Oct. 1, 2013, 92.1 percent of people in Maryland have health insurance coverage, up by three percent from a year ago, according to data released Wednesday morning.
Marvin Mandel Lived Longer than any Governor in Maryland’s History
Former Gov. Marvin Mandel died this week at 95.
Continuing 2014 Trend, More Major Hurricanes This Season
2015 is proving to be an active year for hurricanes in the Atlantic and Pacific.
Maryland Live Casino Steady In Face Of New Baltimore Competitor
Maryland’s casino industry has been growing at a double digit pace since casino table gaming was legalized in 2012.
Victims of Labor Trafficking, Often Invisible, Lured by Dreams of Better Life
Labor trafficking can be found in sweatshops, on farms, in restaurants and nail salons, on construction crews and custodial staffs and in American households
Bill to Increase Human Trafficking Penalty in Maryland Dies in Committee
Maryland has some of the lightest penalties in the nation for human trafficking of adults, which police officers and advocates say draws traffickers into the state.
General Assembly Enacted Three New Laws to Fight Human Trafficking
All received widespread support in both chambers and have been signed into law by Gov. Larry Hogan.
Baltimore Says Trafficking a Big Problem but Charges Against Traffickers Almost Always Dropped
Baltimore has become a hub for human trafficking because of its interstate highways and proximity to major airports, city and state officials say.
The Brothel Next Door: Human Trafficking Hidden in Plain Sight
Human trafficking abounds in Maryland, yet few are convicted.