Committee scheduled to hear testimony on high school newspaper censorship.
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Senate Committee Considers a Later First Day of School, Additional Testing Regulations
A roundup of Wednesday’s Senate education committee hearing.
What’s the Deal with Mid-Season, Out-of-Conference Games?
The University of Maryland, along with other schools, have elected to book competition outside of their respective conferences to help fill mid-season schedules.
Committee Bill Roundup in Annapolis
Tech schools; elderly taxes; college savings among the topics discussed.
Bills Aim To Alter the Process of Selling Structured Settlements
Initiated by the office of the attorney general in September, a study of 171 Maryland cases found that structured settlements worth $21 million in present value were sold for just $6 million.
Advocates Rally For Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Legislation
More than 400 behavioral health advocates, care providers, patients and their family members rallied in Annapolis on Thursday.
GROCERY AUCTION: Food Discounts Come in Bulk at Chesapeake Marketplace
Calvert County residents flock to the Chesapeake Marketplace about once a month for the nearby grocery auction: a bidding war to get tons of food at cheap discounts.
Maryland Senate Race Sees Web Mischief
Visitors to the domain “ChrisVanHollen.org” are not taken to Van Hollen’s campaign website, but instead redirected to “Donna Edwards for Senate.”
Dog Dancing Turns into a Blast of Fun
One local woman takes her decades of dance experience and translates it into a class for a unique sport featuring man’s best friend.
Legislators, Advocates Look For Solutions to Distracted Driving
In fiscal year 2015, Maryland motorists received 40,479 citations for using a handheld device while operating a vehicle.