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How might U.S. Supreme Court cases on emergency abortion care impact Maryland?
April 22, 2024 -

Two U.S. Supreme Court cases involving states with near total abortion bans could allow emergency rooms to refuse to provide emergency abortions even in the case of severe, life-threatening pregnancy complications. While pro-abortion rights advocates have sounded the alarm on what the case could mean for patients and providers living in states with restrictive abortion laws, the Supreme Court decision on the matter could also create complications for Marylanders if they need emergency abortion care.

 

Read More: Maryland Matters
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Earth Day 2024: 6 ways the Baltimore area is celebrating the planet
April 22, 2024 -

Monday, April 22, is Earth Day, the 24 hours set aside for promoting the preservation of the planet that is home to more than 8 billion humans and countless other organisms. This year’s theme is Planet vs. Plastics, focusing on the threat that plastics pose to the environment, with a call to end all single-use plastic and find replacements for their uses, including a goal of reducing plastic production 60% by 2040.

Read More: Baltimore Sun
Md. Democrats hoping to compete with Larry Hogan face off in first debate
April 22, 2024 -

In their first televised primary debate, Rep. David Trone and Prince George’s County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks each sought to position themselves as the Democratic Party’s best chance of defeating the state’s popular, two-term former Republican governor in November. With similar stances on key issues such as education and reproductive rights, the leading Democrats in the race for U.S. Senate emphasized contrasting experience in making their pitch to primary voters — all while agreeing on the stakes.

Read More: Washington Post
How Johnson came to embrace Ukraine aid and defy his right flank
April 22, 2024 -

The day after Iran attacked Israel, House Speaker Mike Johnson was on the phone with a man who suddenly held the keys to his legislative agenda and potentially his own future: House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. In a phone call that has not been previously reported, Johnson said he was ready to act on foreign aid, even though that would enrage Republicans who did not support additional assistance to Ukraine and could potentially cost him his job, a source familiar with the conversation told CNN.

Read More: CNN
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Make your plan to vote in Maryland’s primary election
April 22, 2024 -

It’s easy to feel powerless in today’s complex world, but we’re not. Among the most important tools available to us to make change in our city, our county, our state and our country is through the ballot box. The moment for Marylanders to exercise that right is nearly upon us. The presidential primary election in Maryland is Tuesday, May 14, and those registered (or planning to register) as members of either the Republican or Democratic parties who wish to cast a vote should prepare now.

Read More: Baltimore Sun
Want Baltimore to grow? Keep building for more households
April 22, 2024 -

We may or may not be happier than our ancestors were in 1950, when Baltimore reached its largest population. But on average, we certainly live longer and earn more money. These are good things. Curiously, though, these factors contribute to the city’s population decline as measured by the U.S. Census. Multigenerational households were once more common.

Read More: The Baltimore Banner
Maryland steps up in aim to lower your carbon footprint on Earth Day
April 22, 2024 -

Spending your Earth Day Monday in Maryland means spending less on public transportation and more time saving the planet. In Montgomery County, Ride On buses, which includes Ride On, Ride On extRa, Ride On flex and Flash, will be free to use on Monday, April 22, in celebration of Earth Day, according to a statement from the Montgomery County Department of Transportation.

Read More: WTOP
Maryland agriculture must be part of Key Bridge recovery plans
April 22, 2024 -

As Maryland embarks on the journey of reopening and rebuilding in the aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, it’s imperative that we do not overlook agriculture, our state’s largest commercial industry. Agriculture contributes more than $8 billion to the state economy annually and puts about 350,000 Marylanders to work. The tragic incident at the bridge shocked us all, and our hearts go out to those who lost loved ones, and we applaud the heroic efforts of first responders.

Read More: The Baltimore Banner
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Maryland ranks sixth in states struggling with hiring, study says
April 22, 2024 -

Maryland ranks sixth on a list of states facing challenges filling job vacancies, according to a recent study by WalletHub.  “Many businesses in Maryland are still experiencing labor shortages,” said Cassandra Happe, an analyst at WalletHub, in an interview with WTOP. “They have this comparatively high job openings rate, both in the latest month and over the last 12 months.”

Read More: WTOP
Garrett County Health Officer Bob Stephens to retire
April 22, 2024 -

The Garrett County Health Department is searching for a new leader. Health Officer and Director Bob Stephens, 66, of Mountain Lake Park, plans to retire July 1. “Most of my peers are retiring and I want to pass the reins to someone who has more energy and additional ideas of how to improve the health and wellness of the community,” he said.

 

Read More: Cumberland Times-News

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