By KAITLYN CUPELLI Capital News Service Washington Bureau President Joe Biden’s $130 billion school reopening plan focuses on making schools safer for teachers and students, although returning to school remains a contentious […]
Biden’s COVID relief plan includes $130 billion to help schools reopen
Maryland General Assembly targets suicide prevention
By DARRYL KINSEY JR. and CALLAN TANSILL-SUDDATH Capital News Service A rise in suicides and concerns about police interactions with those threatening to self-harm have prompted legislation in Maryland that would ease costs […]
College athletes could be paid for endorsements under Md. bill
BY JACOB STEINBERGCapital News Service Annapolis Bureau College athletes could be allowed to profit off of their name, image and likeness, and would be better protected under a bill that passed the […]
Lawmakers launch new effort at tightening background checks on gun sales
By JALEN WADE Capital News Service Washington Bureau Amidst a surge in firearms sales, lawmakers in the Senate and House have introduced legislation expanding background checks for all gun purchases. “Background checks […]
Sports betting debate heats up in Annapolis
By PATRICK HAUFCapital News Service Annapolis Bureau Maryland legislators have begun to discuss regulation of the state’s newly approved legalized sports betting market, which includes mobile wagering. Early debates in both chambers […]
Fraudulent unemployment claims present concerns in Maryland
By CATHERINE SCOTTCapital News Service Annapolis Bureau Unemployment claims in Maryland have increased greatly since the start of the pandemic, and more than half filed since January were found to be fraudulent. […]
