Maryland
Monday, April 21, 2025
MD water systems have high levels of cancer-causing chemicals, report finds
A new report found 122 million Americans drink water with high levels of cancer-causing chemicals, frequently from runoff at livestock factory farms…
Friday, April 18, 2025
National tally: Military arsenal among MD taxpayers' top expenses
As Marylanders filed their income tax returns this week or asked for extensions, a national tally showed where some of their tax dollars have been …
Budget dominates MD legislative session, special session possible
Maryland state lawmakers ended this year's session addressing a major budget shortfall and countless other issues in the state. But their work might …
Experts offer tips to combat seasonal allergies in MD
About one in four adults and one in five children suffer from seasonal allergies in Maryland, and experts have tips on how to treat them. You may …
Maryland's local libraries brace for federal funding cuts
Public libraries in Maryland are expecting to soon feel the pinch of federal budget cuts, as the Trump administration has opted to dismantle the …
Poll: People fear bird flu's impact on finances over health
Since January, there have been outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza on four commercial farms in Maryland, affecting nearly 800,000 chickens meant for …
MD automakers, health groups rally against delay in vehicle pollution standards
A bill would effectively delay implementation of clean car and truck programs in Maryland, but electric-vehicle manufacturers and health groups are …
Environmental coalition works to preserve federal climate data
Since President Donald Trump took office, thousands of public government datasets have been removed from federal websites. Often, the data involves …
Crypto kiosk scams target of proposed regulations
A bill in the Maryland General Assembly would regulate cryptocurrency kiosks, the more than 700 ATM-like machines for virtual currencies around the …
MD unions push for bill to strengthen bargaining process
Maryland state employees are rallying behind a bill that would provide binding arbitration when unions and employers bargain. Current Maryland law …
Library funding at risk, even as literacy scores drop
This has been "National March Into Literacy Month" but it may become tougher over the summer to "march" into a public library and ask for help finding…
Medal of Honor Day celebrated as bill for monument progresses
Tuesday is National Medal of Honor Day, celebrating the thousands of service members since 1861 who have been awarded the country's highest military …