Maryland
Monday, May 12, 2025
Trump admin to begin transgender military ban after court ruling
The Pentagon will begin removing transgender troops from the military after the Supreme Court ruled last week that a ban could be enforced as lawsuits…
Higher taxes on the rich to pay for Trump priorities wouldn't slow economic growth
Reports the Trump administration has considered taxing wealthy Marylanders to pay for mass deportations and other priorities come on the heels of a ne…
Report: MD military families rely on Medicaid, critical to national security
Republican lawmakers are considering billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid. But a new report finds those spending cuts might impact health-care …
MD preschool enrollment fails to keep pace with high spending
A new report finds Maryland spends more on each child in preschool than nearly every other state but still falls short of certain preschool quality st…
Health experts teach Marylanders to keep grills safe this summer
That unmistakable smell of hamburgers or steak on outdoor grills will soon be making its way through Maryland neighborhoods. With weather warming up…
Springtime can worsen depression, expert says
Budding flowers, warmer temperatures and longer days are welcome signs to many in Maryland after the long, dark months of winter. Some people might …
Trump staff cuts threaten MD low-income utility assistance
The Trump administration is facing a backlash for firing all federal workers in a program helping thousands of Marylanders pay their heating and cooli…
Report: MD makes improvements in school mental health services
A new report finds that Maryland has made progress in providing school mental health services to its students but work still remains. The report by …
An Earth Day twist: Trump could 'target' climate nonprofits
Earth Day is usually cause for celebration by nonprofit groups working to reduce the effects of climate change but this year, they are speaking out …
MD water systems have high levels of cancer-causing chemicals, report finds
A new report found 122 million Americans drink water with high levels of cancer-causing chemicals, frequently from runoff at livestock factory farms…
National tally: Military arsenal among MD taxpayers' top expenses
As Marylanders filed their income tax returns this week or asked for extensions, a national tally showed where some of their tax dollars have been …
Budget dominates MD legislative session, special session possible
Maryland state lawmakers ended this year's session addressing a major budget shortfall and countless other issues in the state. But their work might …