In 2025, new laws in various states will impact gun safety, healthcare, consumer privacy, transportation, and public safety, with gun safety taking center stage.
Tag: Maryland
Posted inAfro Briefs
PRESS ROOM: North Arundel County Deltas, Baltimore Washington Hospital team to combat Black maternal health disparities
The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is partnering with the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Hospital Center to host a program aimed at supporting Black Maternal Health, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Carmen Farrior.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland sues maker of Gore-Tex over pollution from toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Maryland is suing W.L. Gore & Associates for allegedly polluting the air and water around its facilities with “forever chemicals” and failing to warn residents of the potential health risks associated with them.
Posted inMental Health
PRESS ROOM: Reeds Fund evens the playing field with a scholarship fund
Reeds Fund has launched the 2024-2025 application for the Roxanne L. Reeds Scholarship Fund, which will award three $1,000 scholarships to talented and deserving autistic students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Posted inOPINION
Why I’m proud to be a Marylander in spite of the election results
Vice President Kamala Harris received over 60% of the votes in Maryland, reflecting the state’s commitment to unity, compassion, and progress, and Dr. Frances “Toni” Draper, CEO and publisher of the AFRO-American Newspapers, reflects on her Maryland roots and the state’s legacy of freedom fighters.
Posted inMaryland Government
Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit addresses common mistakes in state contract bidsÂ
The Governor’s Minority and Small Business Outreach Summit provided over 800 women, minority and veteran business owners with insights into the state procurement process, highlighting the top 10 ways to lose a bid and recommendations for best practices.
Posted inSponsored Content
United Way is driving equity, opportunity, and access in the workplace
United Way of Central Maryland’s WorkWays program offers a comprehensive employer/employee engagement program that creates more supportive and equitable workplaces, helping employees address personal and professional barriers and increase productivity and job satisfaction.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland enshrines reproductive rights in state constitution
Maryland voted to approve a referendum affirming the right to reproductive freedom, making it a constitutional right, despite concerns that the broad language may allow lawmakers to apply unrelated concepts to the amendment.
Posted inHealth
ACA Marketplace enrollment opens with expanded options and subsidies
The Affordable Care Act Marketplace opens its 2025 enrollment season, offering millions the opportunity to secure or adjust health insurance plans, and millions of individuals with pre-existing conditions would lose health insurance if Donald Trump is re-elected.
Posted inMaryland News
New free IRS tax filing option to help Marylanders in 2025
Maryland will join 23 other states in a new IRS direct file system in 2025, allowing more than 700,000 Marylanders to file their federal and state taxes for free, potentially benefiting low-income families.
Posted inOPINION
Op-ed: The community needs DJS Secretary Vinny Schiraldi to step down
A petition has been started by a community organizer in Maryland calling for the removal of Vinny Schiraldi, Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Services, due to his failures in addressing youth crime in the state.
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United Way’s ALICE campaign highlights challenges for working families in Maryland
United Way is advocating for policies that promote economic stability and opportunity for ALICE households, as they are often struggling to make ends meet and are a significant portion of Maryland’s workforce.