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Law students analyze how a joint resolution could have broadened the environmental review process in Maryland and discuss the implications of its failure.
During Yom HaShoah, and amid reports of rising anti-Jewish hate in Maryland, Susan Turnbull writes that everyone should make clear that hate has no home in this state.
With COVID-19 just a few inches away from our rear-view mirrors, the 2023 legislative session more closely resembled the bacchanalia of the before-times.
A potential change to a state law meant to protect consumers from unscrupulous telemarketers, could now complicate telephone purchases of all types.
In setting aside a ban on the sale and use of gasoline powered leaf blowers, the Montgomery County Council is jeopardizing the health of residents, advocates write.
Equity and excellence trade-offs have plagued school policy nationwide for a long time.
A law student and mental health advocate draws from personal experience to urge lawmakers oppose legislation allowing assisted outpatient treatment in Maryland.
A psychiatrist writes that Maryland’s lack of an assisted outpatient treatment law does not allow her to live up to the oath to “first, do no harm.”
Rent stabilization is necessary to bring stability and predictability, the authors write.
The historic upward trajectory of demand for food assistance has outpaced Maryland’s ability and capability to respond at the level that’s needed.