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Slain parole agent remembered as ‘everything’ to those he leaves behind
More than 1,000 mourners gathered Saturday for an emotional farewell to Maryland Parole and Probation Agent Davis G. Martinez, killed May 31 in the line of duty. The post Slain parole agent remembered as ‘everything’ to those he leaves behind appeared first on Maryland Matters.
U.S. Supreme Court upholds law that prevents domestic abusers from owning guns
The U.S. Supreme Court Friday upheld a federal law that bars people subject to domestic violence restraining orders from owning a firearm. The post U.S. Supreme Court upholds law that prevents domestic abusers from owning guns appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Chesapeake Bay ‘dead zone’ predicted to be only slightly larger than normal this year
The EPA said Friday that the Chesapeake Bay’s "dead zone" is expected to grow by just 4% this summer, despite significantly heavier spring rains that led to a sharp increase in nutrient runoff. The post Chesapeake Bay ‘dead zone’ predicted to be only slightly larger than normal this year appeared first on Maryland Matters.
There’s been progress, but discrimination against the LGBTQ community continues
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights notes the most recent hate/bias incidents reported increased from 388 to 465. The post There’s been progress, but discrimination against the LGBTQ community continues appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland officials urge residents to be prepared ahead of ‘excessive heat watch’ weekend
Officials are warning Marylanders to stay cool and protect family and family from “preventable” heat-related ailments as temperatures are expected to climb to nearly 100 degrees this weekend. The post Maryland officials urge residents to be prepared ahead of ‘excessive heat watch’ weekend appeared first on Maryland Matters.
‘Extremely low pay’ cited at U.S. Senate hearing as prime reason for teacher shortage
WASHINGTON — The only reason John Arthur is able to be a public school teacher is because his wife makes much more money than he does. Arthur — the 2021 Utah Teacher of the Year — testified Thursday at a U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing on the challenges facing public […] The post ‘Extremely low pay’ cited at U.S. Senate hearing as prime reason for teacher shortage appeared first on Maryland Matters.
‘Death by a thousand cuts’: A look at Big Tech’s efforts to influence data privacy
After years of failed attempts, the Maryland General Assembly this year passed a data privacy bill that the governor signed into law last month. Then-Del. Sara Love (D-Montgomery), the lead sponsor of the bill, said she felt like a lone target when groups tried to strip down the privacy standard she fought for her state […] The post ‘Death by a thousand cuts’: A look at Big Tech’s efforts to influence data privacy appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland panel pondering the multibillion-dollar climate question
An obscure but influential commission has begun to tackle a multibillion-dollar problem for the state of Maryland: How to pay for government's ambitious climate goals. The post Maryland panel pondering the multibillion-dollar climate question appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Former Prince George’s County Council member charged with embezzling campaign funds
The Maryland State Prosecutor charged former Prince George’s County Council Member Jamel "Mel" Franklin with multiple counts of a felony theft scheme, embezzlement and perjury Thursday. The post Former Prince George’s County Council member charged with embezzling campaign funds appeared first on Maryland Matters.
State unveils online tracking system for rape kits, providing a ‘ray of hope’ for victims
State officials unveiled an online system Thursday for tracking sexual assault evidence kits, a process they said should help bring peace of mind to victims and accountability to law enforcement officials. Under the system, all new rape kits will have a unique bar code attached to them, and victims will be given a password that […] The post State unveils online tracking system for rape kits, providing a ‘ray of hope’ for victims appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland communities face multiple obstacles to win help for climate damage
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) announced this week that researchers from the center’s Horn Point Laboratory on the Eastern Shore will partner with the Cambridge city government to build and monitor a natural shoreline flood mitigation project along the Choptank River. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will pay for the first […] The post Maryland communities face multiple obstacles to win help for climate damage appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Wicomico County Council puts referendum on ballot to do away with county executive’s office
A decade of conflict between GOP county executives and the Republican-dominated Wicomico County Council came to a boil Tuesday, as the council voted 5-2 for a ballot referendum asking voters to do away with the elected executive's office. The post Wicomico County Council puts referendum on ballot to do away with county executive’s office appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates
'I believe that the government gets their money first, the whistleblower second and then we’re in kind of third place there, said Frederick County State's Attorney Charles Smith (R). The post Plummeting balance in federal crime victims fund sparks alarm among states, advocates appeared first on Maryland Matters.
UMBC students learn hopeful civics lessons from empowering experiences
The role of a good citizen is to choose sides and speak out, but it is helpful to remember that there can be more to civic life than raised voices. The post UMBC students learn hopeful civics lessons from empowering experiences appeared first on Maryland Matters.
PSC orders utilities to give more notice before cutting off gas, electric
Gas and electric customers in danger of having their service cut off for nonpayment will have more notice of a pending disconnection, state regulators announced this week. The post PSC orders utilities to give more notice before cutting off gas, electric appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Advocates welcome cannabis pardons, but urge Moore to continue justice reform efforts
Advocates call Gov. Wes Moore's pardoning of tens thousands of cannabis possession convictions a "powerful symbolic gesture," but say the pardons are just a first step. The post Advocates welcome cannabis pardons, but urge Moore to continue justice reform efforts appeared first on Maryland Matters.
‘I did not over consume’: House GOP leader pushes back against DUI charge
Maryland House Minority Leader Del. Jason Buckel defended himself Tuesday against charges that he was driving negligently and under the influence when stopped by police in Cumberland last week. The post ‘I did not over consume’: House GOP leader pushes back against DUI charge appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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