By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon is staging a marathon speech on the Senate floor to protest President Donald Trump’s “tightening authoritarian grip on the country” amid the government shutdown. Merkley started speaking at 6:21 p.m. Tuesday evening and was still going more than 21 hours later Wednesday afternoon, … [Read more...] about Democratic Sen. Merkley of Oregon stages marathon speech to protest Trump amid shutdown
Person arrested after Baltimore County police set barricade in Cockeysville
Baltimore County Police officers set up a barricade in Cockeysville on Wednesday afternoon before taking a person into custody, police said in a social media post. The barricade, at Blue Bell Way, is currently resolved, police said. No additional details were available. #UPDATE The barricade has been resolved. One subject has been taken into custody. Thank you for your … [Read more...] about Person arrested after Baltimore County police set barricade in Cockeysville
Maryland athletic director Jim Smith backs football coach Michael Locksley
In the midst of the latest stretch of heart-wrenching losses, Maryland football coach Michael Locksley has the support of a very important figure — his employer. Athletic director Jim Smith on Wednesday entrusted Locksley to continue to lead the Terps. “I have confidence in Locks,” Smith told The Baltimore Sun. “The big difference and advantage I have that others don’t is, I … [Read more...] about Maryland athletic director Jim Smith backs football coach Michael Locksley
FOX45: Maryland’s education overhaul struggles to deliver high-quality teachers
One of the promises made by backers of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future was that it would help provide more high-quality teachers in the classroom. But Project Baltimore has found that an increasing number of the state’s public school teachers lack professional certifications. “I think (taxpayers) should be disappointed,” stated Maryland State Del. Lauren Arikan, a … [Read more...] about FOX45: Maryland’s education overhaul struggles to deliver high-quality teachers
Maryland offers $25 million in energy efficiency grants for low-income households
The state is offering $25 million in energy efficiency grants to benefit low- and moderate-income residents. The Residential Energy Equity Grant program supports energy efficiency and solar energy projects that reduce energy usage and pass on benefits to qualified residents, the Maryland Energy Administration said Tuesday. It is open to nonprofit groups and local government … [Read more...] about Maryland offers $25 million in energy efficiency grants for low-income households