ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Department of Agriculture, in partnership with other organizations, has launched the Maryland Native Plants Program to encourage the use of native plants in the state. The program aims to educate consumers about the benefits of native plants and make it easier to find and purchase them. The program certifies nurseries through a voluntary application process, making it […]
WASHINGTON, DC—According to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, traffic fatalities decreased by 3.8% in 2024, reaching a preliminary estimate of 39,345 deaths. This marks the first time since 2020 that the annual figure has fallen below 40,000. The decline in fatalities is a continuation of a trend that began in the second quarter […]
UPDATE: This rocket launch has been rescheduled for Monday, April 28, 2025. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Look to the skies on Wednesday evening and you might just be able to catch a glimpse of a rocket launch. The inaugural launch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper will take place on April 9, 2025 from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force […]
GREENBELT, MD—A California man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to plotting to assassinate a U.S. Supreme Court justice in Maryland, in what federal authorities called “a heinous attack on the court itself.” Nicholas John Roske, 29, of Simi Valley, Calif., admitted as part of his guilty plea that he flew to Dulles International Airport last June with a gun and ammunition […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—In a move to bolster the state’s economy and provide Marylanders with access to family-sustaining careers, Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday signed the Registered Apprenticeship Investments for a Stronger Economy (RAISE) Act of 2025 into law. This legislation aims to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs across various industries, offering businesses a skilled workforce and Marylanders with pathways to high-demand careers. […]
BALTIMORE, MD—Marylanders are invited to join the Great Maryland Twister Test on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. EDT. The statewide tornado drill is part of the 2025 Maryland Severe Storms Awareness Week, April 7-11, 2025, and aims to prepare residents for what to do in the event of a tornado warning. The drill is being coordinated by the […]
NOTTINGHAM, MD—Harford County Sheriff Jeff Gahler on Tuesday thanked “Maryland Sheriffs and the residents of Maryland who made their voices heard loud and clear to save the 287(g) public safety partnership programs in Maryland.” House Bill 1222, introduced by Del. Nicole Williams (D-Prince George’s), would have prohibited local law enforcement agencies from entering into agreements with federal immigration officials such […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—As the Maryland state 2025 legislative session comes to a close, the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition is celebrating a successful season after mobilizing its extensive grassroots network for advocacy and collaborating with legislative leaders to secure more than $1 billion in restored or newly allocated funds across fiscal years 2025 and 2026. In addition to budgetary successes, the Coalition […]