The Maryland congressional delegation sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting federal assistance to cover costs related to last month’s storm.
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Decoding Maryland’s Controversial State Song
Some members of the General Assembly are pushing to replace Maryland’s official state song, “Maryland, My Maryland,” calling it a racist, secessionist embarrassment to the state.
President Obama Nominates First Black Woman for Librarian of Congress
President Obama Nominates First Black Woman for Librarian of Congress
Law Enforcement Officials, Activists Testify on Police Reform Bills
About 280 people signed up to testify on bills regarding police accountability on Tuesday
Bill Would Move Roger Brooke Taney Statue From State Capitol Grounds
A statue of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney could be moved from the state capitol grounds due to a bill being introduced in Annapolis on Wednesday.
State Lawmakers Debate Empowering Senate To Approve School Superintendent Appointees
Lawmakers in the Maryland Senate debated on Thursday over a bill that would require the chamber to approve future state superintendent appointees.
House Committee Hears Debate Over End of Life Option Act
If passed, Maryland’s law would make it the fifth state to allow terminally ill patients the option to end their own lives.
Up in Smoke: Maryland Still Struggling with Tobacco Use
15 Years after a landmark settlement between states and tobacco companies, health advocates say more needs to be done to bring down smoking rates.
Restaurants Will Cut Sugary Drinks from Kids’ Menus Senate Bill Says
Lawmakers say this measure would help parents choose water at the checkout, reduce childhood obesity
Maryland Educators, Legislators Seek Measures to Limit Standardized Testing in Schools
The trio of bills would address the amount of time spent on testing each year, a kindergarten readiness test and the use of PARCC scores in teacher and principal evaluations.