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Survey shows rising costs, other factors, lead to declining optimism in D.C. area
The Washington, D.C., area is rich in culture, culinary options and things to do, just a few hours drive away from a vacation in the mountains, the forest or the beach. The problem for many people is that you also have to be increasingly rich to afford to live there. That’s one of the reasons […] The post Survey shows rising costs, other factors, lead to declining optimism in D.C. area appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Biden still hopes to fully cover Key Bridge rebuilding costs, as channel reopens
The Biden administration remains committed to the federal government paying 100% of the cost to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge, an administration official said Tuesday. The post Biden still hopes to fully cover Key Bridge rebuilding costs, as channel reopens appeared first on Maryland Matters.
House, Senate plan hearings on problems at Division of Parole and Probation
The death of a parole and probation agent in Montgomery County will be the focus of hearings held jointly by four House and Senate committees. The post House, Senate plan hearings on problems at Division of Parole and Probation appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland could receive nearly $15 million from Johnson & Johnson settlement
Maryland will receive nearly $15 million as part of a $700 million multistate settlement with Johnson & Johnson for deceptive practices to promote its talc-based powder products that allegedly caused cancer. The post Maryland could receive nearly $15 million from Johnson & Johnson settlement appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Griswold out as Anne Arundel Register of Wills after pleading guilty to misconduct
Longtime Anne Arundel County Register of Wills employee Jasmine M. Jackson was sworn in Tuesday to run the office that was considered vacated after the guilty plea of her predecessor. The post Griswold out as Anne Arundel Register of Wills after pleading guilty to misconduct appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Audit: Staff shortages at state laboratory service led to insufficient oversight of payments
Staff shortages at a state laboratory testing unit contributed to a lack of proper oversight in the handling more than $8 million in checks and $463,400 of debt for outstanding lab fees, an audit finds. The post Audit: Staff shortages at state laboratory service led to insufficient oversight of payments appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Key Bridge debris finally cleared, shipping channel into Baltimore fully reopened
The full 700-foot-wide, 50-foot-deep Fort McHenry shipping channel into the Port of Baltimore is finally reopened to ship traffic, more than two months after the crash that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The post Key Bridge debris finally cleared, shipping channel into Baltimore fully reopened appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Kids Count: Maryland fell behind majority of states in childhood health indicators
A new report on childhood health shows Maryland slipped against other states, as rates of childhood obesity rise and the number with health care falls. The post Kids Count: Maryland fell behind majority of states in childhood health indicators appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Baltimore wins $45 million settlement in suit against opioid manufacturer
Allergan Finance has agreed to pay Baltimore City $45 million to settle a lawsuit that claims the opioid distributor helped fuel the opioid epidemic in the city. The post Baltimore wins $45 million settlement in suit against opioid manufacturer appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Charging documents reveal details of scene where parole agent was killed
The body of a Maryland parole agent who police say was killed during a routine visit last month was found wrapped in plastic and left underneath a bed. The post Charging documents reveal details of scene where parole agent was killed appeared first on Maryland Matters.
State officials, AARP urge older adults to be on guard against financial scams
Last year, Maryland had the fifth-highest rate of reported impostor scams in the nation. The post State officials, AARP urge older adults to be on guard against financial scams appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Parole and probation leadership changes follow on-duty killing of parole agent
The director and deputy director or the Division of Parole and Probation were among three agency leaders replaced in the wake of the May 31 killing of a parole agent on duty. The post Parole and probation leadership changes follow on-duty killing of parole agent appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Who speaks for the growing number of independent voters on state election board?
Unaffiliated voters are the fastest-growing group in Maryland, but state law denies them a voice on state and local boards of elections. That needs to change, The post Who speaks for the growing number of independent voters on state election board? appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Maryland gets middling results for states in annual report on children’s well-being
The annual Kids Count report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation notes that Maryland could do better in health, housing. The post Maryland gets middling results for states in annual report on children’s well-being appeared first on Maryland Matters.
In Prince George’s visit, Harris endorses Alsobrooks’ U.S. Senate bid
Alsobrooks holds first major campaign event after last month’s primary election victor over Rep. David Trone. The post In Prince George’s visit, Harris endorses Alsobrooks’ U.S. Senate bid appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Shipping channel set to reopen as plans to rebuild Key Bridge press ahead
Maryland officials are moving ahead with an aggressive effort to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge while questions about how to pay for the potentially multi-billion structure remain unresolved. The post Shipping channel set to reopen as plans to rebuild Key Bridge press ahead appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Fisheries officials, advocates say oyster reef restoration project remains on track
A 2014 plan to restore oyster reefs in 10 Chesapeake Bay tributaries by 2025 is on track, with eight of 10 targeted waterways considered complete. The post Fisheries officials, advocates say oyster reef restoration project remains on track appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Federal, state officials sign memorandum to boost wind power
Maryland and federal officials signed an agreement Friday pledging cooperation as they move forward on planning for off-shore wind power projects. The post Federal, state officials sign memorandum to boost wind power appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Audit finds ‘inadequate’ payroll, controlled substance records at psychiatric hospitals
A legislative audit found that five state-run psychiatric facilities did not provide adequate recordkeeping for payroll adjustments or for disposal of some drugs. The post Audit finds ‘inadequate’ payroll, controlled substance records at psychiatric hospitals appeared first on Maryland Matters.
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