Lawmakers debated legislation, sponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, that would reduce the standard workweek to 32 hours without cutting employees’ pay.
Maryland debates “local” wind farm, way offshore
One company’s plan to build windmills in waters off the coast is running into trouble this session in the General Assembly, where lawmakers worry about giving their economic support to a project that isn’t exactly local.
Cage-free egg bill cracks under pressure
A bill promoting cage-free eggs once got people excited but now it’s stuck in committee, leaving sponsors uncertain if its future is on the sunny side.
State okays more Purple Line money, but not gladly
Gov. Wes Moore and the state’s chief financial officers approved nearly half a billion dollars in extra funds for the Purple Line on Wednesday, even as they condemned the embattled project’s mounting delays and escalating costs.
Senegalese Journalist Maty Sarr Niang Finally Liberated
Maty Niang, a journalist for the independent news site Kéwoulo was released on March 12 after being detained for nearly 10 months.
Steps from the Capitol, cafe owner offers tastes of Belarus and worries about home
Alongside a team of Belarusians and Ukrainians, café owner Aksana Tran shares her culture from her restaurant Sweet Lemon Cafe, just a few minutes’ walk from the United States Capitol.
Mother and son duo find a deeper connection in sneaker business
The duo created a sneaker boutique and sneaker laundry service called Footage Society and Sole Wash.
Ukraine supporters push congress to continue to support war efforts
Ukraine activists continue to lobby for U.S. support and push for more federal funding. Advocates with family in Ukraine preach for more from the United States to protect their loved ones.
DC Council cracks down on speeding with new ‘Steer Act’
The DC Council unanimously passed the Steer Act in its newest attempt to reduce speeding and reckless driving in the district.
Howard County wants to save more people from sudden cardiac arrest
HOWARD COUNTY, Md.- For every minute someone is in sudden cardiac arrest, their chance of survival decreases by seven to ten percent. Howard County is working to save more lives. The County is partnering with SaveStation, a Canadian company that…