Opioids Overdose Deaths Keep Rising, As Maryland Links Its Data To Several Health Care Categories

The 600-page volume is described by authors as “arguably the most comprehensive analysis of opioids in 21st century America."

Kalman Hettleman: Tutoring Is Teetering; State Officials Should Look To Baltimore City As A Model

However, there are severe growing pains, as during the pandemic, school districts were forced to plan the tutoring on short notice.

Lawmakers Churn Through Hundreds Of Bills On Drama-Free "Crossover Day"

“It's been really remarkable,” Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) told his colleagues, as the final session of the day ended.

Advocates And Lawmakers Hope Bills To Benefit Youth Beat The Crossover Deadline

“You're going to see (a) domino effect because we did this, this and that. It's like killing multiple birds with one stone,” Ross, 18, said.

Legislative Roundup: Senate Passes Bill Lifting Restrictions On Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits; Health Subsidy, Campus Gambling Bills Advance

While expansions of the law have passed the House of Delegates in recent years, those bills stalled in the Senate chamber.

Legislators, Advocates Express Concern About Complaints At Charlotte Hall

“We are gravely concerned and will be seeking answers and strategies to right this matter in order to provide proper care" -- Jackson

House Approves $62.5 Billion Budget With $900 Million Education Reform Down-Payment

The House version of the budget bill would shift $400 million from the transportation column and direct it to the Blueprint.

Nominees To State Ethics, Racing Panels Among Dozens Of New Moore Appointments Sent To The Senate

Moore nominated individuals to serve on everything from the Commission on African American History and Culture to a liquor control board.

Offshore Wind Bill Inches Forward In State Senate, As Republicans Vow To Attack It Nationally

The hearing took place after the Maryland Senate inched closer to passing a bill designed to expand the fledgling offshore wind industry.

Roundup: Abortion Rights Bills Advance; Offshore Wind Expansion Passes Senate; And, The Duck Hunting Debate You Never Expected

A similar bill received preliminary approval in the House of Delegates earlier in the day.

Opinion: The Future Of Horse Racing In Maryland And Fate Of Preakness Stakes Hang In The Balance

The future of horse racing in Maryland in general, and the fate of the Preakness Stakes in particular, hangs in the balance.

Opinion: Outlining Our Steadfast Commitment To Special Education In Howard County

As we mark Disability Awareness Month, it is time to reaffirm and amplify our commitment to providing exceptional special education.

Sunshine Week: What Maryland School Systems Make Easy — Or Difficult — To Learn About Them

But finding information on websites about teacher and superintendent salaries, or the amount of per-pupil-spending, can be a challenge.

Busy Saturday: House Passes Trans Health Equity Act, Advances Price-Gouging And Data Protections, Backs A New State Spirit

Del. Anne Kaiser (D-Montgomery), the lead sponsor of the bill, was joined by 59 cosponsors this session.

Building A Maryland Wildlife Corridor By The Yard

Residents in Mount Rainier are waging a local campaign to curb such losses. This small suburban town of 8,300 borders Washington, D.C.

Alzheimer's Association Rally for Access in Washington, D.C.

Gaithersburg resident Murvell Delpino asks the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reverse ruling on coverage of Alzheimer's drugs.

Pandemic Emergency Food Stamp Benefits End For 770K MD Residents

The average SNAP recipient in Maryland will get about $95 a month less with the end of a pandemic-era program.

EPA's New 'Forever Chemicals' Limits: What It Means In MD

The EPA proposed national drinking water regulations for PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in water supplies. Some MD military sites are listed.

Spring 2023 Weather Forecast For MD: Will It Stay Warm?

Will March be warmer than April in Maryland? See the spring 2023 weather forecast from the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Opinion: How To Improve Maryland's Response To The Opioid Crisis? Reward Quality Of Care Over Quantity Of Services

Maryland ranks among the top five states for opioid-related overdose death rates between March 2020 and March 2021, according to drug data.

Baltimore Mayor Names Pick To Stadium Authority Board

Williams is subject to the advice and consent of the Maryland Senate, the same as a gubernatorial nominee. His nomination was received.

Opinion: Paid Family And Medical Leave Will Benefit All Marylanders, And Costs Should Be Shared Equitably

Last year, doctors like myself were thrilled when the Maryland General Assembly passed the Family and Medical Leave Insurance program.

Preaching The Gospel Of Microgrids And Battery Storage, From A Pulpit On The Eastern Shore

But make no mistake: The work Oxnam does is rooted in Easton and informed by his 13 years as an executive with the Eastern Shore.

Tick-Borne Babesiosis On The Rise: What To Know In Maryland

Health officials now want blood donations in Maryland screened for babesiosis, a tick-borne disease that is on the rise in the mid-Atlantic.

St. Patrick's Day Food And Drink Deals, Freebies At MD Restaurants

Indulge your taste for green beer — or ice cream, doughnuts and other food deals — to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at MD bars, restaurants.

Sizzling Temperatures Ahead For MD Summer 2023 Forecast Says

Sweltering, triple-digit temperatures and high humidity are expected to settle in across Maryland and much of the US by the Fourth of July.

Commentary: The Smell Of Marijuana And The Stain Of Racism

Spurred by ancient racist philosophies espoused by the Nixon administration, the authors, in commentary, detail how not much has changed.

Opinion: Maryland Kids Don't Deserve To Be Hungry At School

We need free, healthier, and equitable meals for students of all ages in Maryland schools.

"High Rollers" Gather In Annapolis For Prince George's Business PAC Fundraiser

The new iteration was put together by former County Councilmember Derrick Leon Davis (D), who resigned in April 2022.

Moore Cancels Contract, Following Concerns Of Neglect And Abuse At State Nursing Home For Veterans

“As both a combat veteran and the state's commander-in-chief, I am both personally disturbed and professionally enraged" -- Gov. Moore

NASA Rocket Launch Set For Thursday, Best MD Viewing Spots

The Electron rocket launch is scheduled for Thursday night from Wallops Island, Virginia. It should be visible across MD, NASA said.

At Lawyers' Mall, Advocates Rally For Bills That Would Expand Access To Health Care

Ateto joined health care advocates and supporters Monday at Lawyers' Mall in Annapolis to encourage state lawmakers to pass legislation.

Senate Committee Holds Off Vote On Nominee To Maryland Stadium Authority

The decision was not to take action on Martinez's nomination, following financial allegations.

Opinion: Ensuring Reliable EV Infrastructure For Maryland's Sustainable Future

Maryland aims to have 300,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2025. As of Dec. 31, 2022, there were 62,744 EVs registered in the state.

Roundup: Gun And Health Care Bills Move Along; Butler Nomination Remains In Limbo; Reznik Retires From House; More

Sen. K. Klausmeier and Baltimore City Democrats Antonio Hayes and Cory McCray were the only Democrats to vote with the 13 Republicans.

Bill To Lift Limitations On Child Sexual Abuse Claims Clears Senate Hurdle, As AG Prepares Release Of Clergy Abuse Report

Sen. Justin Ready (R-Carroll and Frederick) called the bill and its potentially large payouts “a runaway train.”

Republicans, Following Their Playbook, Tout Legislation Resulting In "Same Lop-Sided Futility"

Bouchat, described in the report as a "political nerd," compared legislative debate to military combat.

Notes: Senate Panel Waters Down Minimum Wage Bill; Abortion Measures Move; Cannabis Framework Passes House

Accelerating the minimum wage has been a priority of Moore's and was among the most controversial of his administration's nine bills.

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant After Roy McGrath, Facing Charges For Fraud And Embezzlement Related To State Job, Fails To Appear For Trial

McGrath spent about three months as Hogan's chief of staff in spring 2020; he faces eight counts, including wire fraud and theft.

Opinion: Why Maryland's Sex-Trafficked Children Need A Safe Harbor Law

Maryland has been trying to address needs of child sex trafficking victims since 2007, when the trafficking task force was established.