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Assembly strengthens data privacy for Marylanders
Advocates are cheering the General Assembly for legislation protecting Marylanders' data privacy and are calling on Gov. Wes Moore to sign the bill…
Report: 75% of conventionally grown produce has pesticide residue
Marylanders shopping for fresh produce may want to consider a new report that finds chemical residues in much of the crop. In its 2024 "Shoppers …
Affordable housing meets cutting-edge energy tech in MD's Fairmount Heights
By Kayla Benjamin for The Washington Informer.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for Maryland News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Ne…
MD Assembly considers reforms to health-insurance coverage
Committees in both chambers of the General Assembly are hearing testimony on a measure to change how health insurance companies in Maryland make treat…
'Better Buildings Act' would mandate electrification in new construction
With Maryland's commitment to be carbon neutral by 2045 on the horizon, the General Assembly is taking up the issue of building codes. During this …
Report: MD near top in number of adults with post-high school credentials
A new report assessing post-high school educational attainment shows Maryland doing better than most states, but says work remains to be done…
Report: MD grid can manage transition to electric heating
A recent study shows Maryland's electric grid is well positioned to manage the transition to electrification as outlined in the state's climate goals…
Report: Firms that overpay CEOs are underperforming S&P 500 average
A recent report looking at executive compensation found companies with the most overpaid CEOs had lower returns to shareholders than the S&P average…
One-year extension of farm bill buoys food insecure in MD
The November continuing resolution included a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, marking a temporary reprieve for Marylanders relying on …
Maryland ranks 11th in nation in new health report
A new report by the United Health Foundation shows some good news in Maryland along with concerning trends in chronic conditions. The America's …
DC Public Service Commission puts Project Pipes on hold
Advocates are applauding the Washington, D.C., Public Service Commission's decision to pause a Washington Gas infrastructure rebuild known as Project …
Report: MD needs to do more for high-risk lung cancer population
The American Lung Association has released its annual State of Lung Cancer report - showing Maryland needs to do more for high-risk patients…