Maryland
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
MD adopting building energy use standards to meet climate goals
With President Joe Biden in Baltimore today to talk about infrastructure and the climate crisis, the state is in the process of finalizing a new set …
Marylanders encouraged to weigh options during open enrollment season
With open enrollment season getting underway, advocates are reminding Marylanders to consider their options before the window closes. Medicare's …
Relational bullying highlighted during Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and a recent study showed teens bullied in high school tend to become pessimistic about life prospects…
Advocates: Global veganism offers sustainable, nutritious alternative
As worldwide demand for meat and dairy continues to grow, so does evidence showing animal agriculture, as currently practiced, is harming the …
Report: Agribusiness monopolies harming farmers, consumers
A new report looking at agribusiness consolidation found decades of mergers have reduced competition, leading to higher costs for farmers and …
Group addressing menhaden decline in the upper Chesapeake Bay
Forage fish, a critical food source for other species, are in decline up and down the Eastern Seaboard but menhaden decline in Maryland waters has …
Study: Increasing minimum wage does not reduce jobs
A new report shows minimum wage increases have had little effect on the number of jobs in Maryland and nationwide. While the rhetoric around …
Van Hollen introduces federal 'climate superfund' legislation
New federal legislation would make polluters pay for the costs of climate change mitigation. On Thursday, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced …
Baltimore food deserts highlighted during Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month and advocates in Baltimore City are calling attention to expanding food deserts. Over the summer the Giant Foods …
Mental health in focus as MD kids head back to school
As kids head back to school, advocates are calling for expanded access to school-based mental health services in Maryland and nationwide. The …
Poll: Hogan, Alsobrooks tied at 46% in Senate race
A new poll found the Maryland's U.S. Senate race is a dead heat and Marylanders 50 and older are highly motivated to vote. The bipartisan poll …
Community works to combat Baltimore heat island
With Baltimore City seeing record heat this summer, local groups are working to combat the effect of the city's urban heat island. Where …