Maryland
The States and Counties Taking Russian Vodka Off Liquor Store Shelves
Removing Russian-made products from government-run stores “is just the right thing to do,” one official said.
Librarians Now Frontline Workers in Combating Covid-19
Public libraries nationwide are handing out test kits and masks in a growing effort by counties and cities to better protect their residents from the virus.
Governor Declares State of Emergency Due to Covid Surge
Coronavirus hospitalizations in Maryland are headed towards a record peak, said Gov. Larry Hogan, who is activating state National Guard members to help with response efforts.
8 Best Winter Festivals in the U.S.
A list from Travel + Leisure showcases festivals that include snow golf and volleyball, skiers hanging onto a cowboy on horseback and plungers jumping into the icy waters.
Black People Killed by Police at More Than Twice the Rate of Whites
An analysis of police violence also shows that the National Vital Statistics System misclassified and underreported about 55% of the estimated deaths by law enforcement for nearly 30 years.
State Lawmaker Accepts $15,000 Fine for Legislating from Operating Room
A Maryland delegate who is also a plastic surgeon participated in two legislative meetings while operating, an oversight board found.
Using Rapid Drug Analysis to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths
A partnership between the Maryland State Police and Maryland Department of Health will allow for faster and broader testing of illicit drugs found in the state.
How Public Health Officials Overcame Vaccine Barriers in Minority Communities
A series of reports issued by the Communivax Coalition explores resistance to Covid-19 vaccinations in four states and strategies to improve immunization rates.
The Safest and Least Safe Cities in the U.S.
Columbia, Maryland tops a list for safest cities, while St. Louis is at the bottom, according to a recent report.
Judge Blocks Maryland from Cutting Federal Unemployment
Twenty-six states plan to stop providing supplemental $300-a-week unemployment payments before the program ends in September. Jobless workers in five states have challenged the decisions.
More than $20M in Federal Funds Available for State-Based Insurance Marketplaces to Make Improvements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services funding will help improve access and update systems to reflect new eligibility thresholds, state officials said.
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