Officials in some rural areas say it’s hard to compete with larger communities for funding. Lawmakers hope proposed legislation could help change that.
Annapolis
‘These are stories that need to be told’: Efforts to preserve Maryland’s Black history continue
Maryland advocates, conservationists and others vow to continue preserving Black history despite what they call federal attempts to dismantle programs.
‘I wish I could give them all a hug’: Senate considers probe into Black boys’ deaths
A bill that would investigate the deaths of an estimated 230 Black boys at a segregated reform school in Cheltenham faced little pushback at Wednesday’s hearing
Gov. Wes Moore says he’s the ‘OG’ of quarter-zip sweaters. Rep. Jim Clyburn disagrees.
Clyburn posted in a playful jab on social media last month that he, in fact, is the real OG of the quarter-zip.
Lawmakers push for independent investigation into Cheltenham reform school
A proposed state investigation of the deaths of some 230 Black boys at the Cheltenham reform school faced no opposition Thursday at the House of Delegates hearing.
Lawmakers want to ‘bring dignity’ with investigation into Cheltenham reform school
Some Maryland legislators want to launch an investigation into what happened to hundreds of Black boys who died at a segregated reform school in Cheltenham.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pushes Maryland Senate to take up redistricting
Jeffries said he had a “productive exchange of ideas and perspectives” about redistricting with Senate President Bill Ferguson
Maryland bans partnerships between local law enforcement and ICE
Maryland leaders signed a bill Tuesday known as 287(g) that bans partnerships between law enforcement and ICE.
‘He wasn’t afraid to step up:’ Maryland leaders remember civil rights icon Jesse Jackson
Maryland leaders called civil rights legend Jesse Jackson “a champion for the dignity of working people” and said his work has had a lasting impact.
‘It warms our hearts:’ Hundreds gather in Annapolis for monks’ last stop
The monks ended their 2,300-mile journey in Annapolis on Thursday, attracting hundreds to Maryland’s capital to witness the last stop on the “Walk for Peace.’’