Maryland

Drivers convicted of reckless driving in Maryland could now face jail time

The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act went into effect at the beginning of October, and it reconstitutes what is considered reckless, aggressive and negligent driving in Maryland.

PHOTOS: Politicians exchange charges over government shutdown, SNAP and health care benefits

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, various politicians gathered to discuss the loss of SNAP benefits and the 29th day of the government shutdown. Led by House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, House Republicans held a press conference in the morning to discuss what…

Federal officials reverse Hyattsville immigration court’s move to eject reporters

Federal officials have reversed a decision of the Hyattsville Immigration Court and welcomed reporters back inside — whether or not they have permission from a public information officer to be there. 

DC bill seeks to cap ticket resale prices amid steep costs

The D.C. Council is considering a bill to drastically limit ticket resale prices in Washington, another addition to the growing amount of legislation in the country cracking down on ticket scalping.  Councilmember Charles Allen and seven co-sponsors introduced the Resale…

Daycare teaches toddlers to communicate through sign language

BEL AIR, Md. –  For babies who can’t yet talk, communication can be a challenge. The Learning Experience teaches children as young as six weeks old to use sign language to express basic needs.

Maryland Democrats blast committee approval to relocate FBI in DC
WASHINGTON - Maryland lawmakers on Wednesday condemned a Senate committee's approval of more than $1 billion for the FBI's relocation to the Ronald Reagan Building in downtown Washington. The party-line vote in the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee allocated…
Failure to extend Obamacare subsidies may mean higher health care premiums for many Marylanders
WASHINGTON – Over 180,000 Maryland residents could face major increases in health care costs next year as the Saturday deadline to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies rapidly approaches.  “The premium increases that are set to go into effect will be crippling…
Federal officials offer no recourse for reporters shut out of immigration court

Editor’s Note: This week, two Capital News Service reporters were ousted from immigration court. It was an incident that drew national attention — and condemnation from advocates for press freedom and for people concerned about immigration enforcement under the Trump…

CNS News Quiz | Week of Oct. 27: SNAP funding, flood aid and horror movie facts

Take this quiz to see how well you’ve been paying attention to this week’s news.

Jamaicans in Maryland provide support to victims of Hurricane Melissa

COLLEGE PARK, Md – It’s been two days since Hurricane Melissa first made landfall in Jamaica as a category five. Jamaican leaders say a lot of infrastructure in some parishes has been destroyed. Now, Jamaicans in Maryland and beyond are…