Maryland

The Future Vote: Unique program aims at turning young volunteers into voters

Middle school students may be too young to vote, but that’s not stopping Montgomery County middle school students from getting involved in the election this year. Watch how a one of a kind program in Maryland make a difference.

Maryland Comptroller’s Office Cracks Down on Possible Fraudulent Returns

The Maryland Comptroller’s Office is on the hunt for tax fraud.

State Song, Seal, Waterfowl, Oh My; Maryland Anthem Under Revision to Cut Confederacy References

Controversy over state motto focuses on translation of Tuscan words.

State Standardized Testing and Kindergarten Assessment Bills Advance In Maryland General Assembly

Education bills that would limit standardized testing and use only a sample size of kindergartners for separate assessments successfully advanced during the past week.

Maryland Senate Passes Criminal Justice Reform Bill After Debate Over Amendments

While the bill passed unanimously by a vote of 46-0 Thursday, senators from both sides of the aisle voiced concerns about the legislation.

New Congressional Caucus to Focus on Central American Problems

Experts say a nearly endless list of problems makes change difficult to achieve.

Cricket Across Maryland: Growing a sport one fundamental at a time

It may not be football, basketball, or baseball… but cricket is making it’s presence felt among kids in Maryland.

Legislators Push for Equal Pay For Women

Maryland’s State Senate considers legislation that supporters say will close loopholes and guarantee equal pay for equal work.

House committee discusses combatting heroin epidemic

Baltimore City’s health commissioner joins a panel updating the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the growing problem of abuse of illegal opioids, like heroin, as well as controlled substances, like oxycodone.

Terrorist Attacks in Brussels Brings Reminder To Be Vigilant

Local airports are reminding travelers to be vigilant and visitors to the Washington metro area say they are concerned about international travel in the wake of the deadly bombings in Brussels on Tuesday.