Sen. Cory McCray has sponsored legislation to increase Maryland’s supplemental assistance for seniors, providing an additional $4.2 million in SNAP benefits in fiscal year 2025 and removing the minimum eligibility age, ensuring that no one in Maryland is faced with food insecurity.
Tag: Maryland
Posted inHealth
Meet the Black man behind Wellpoint, one of Maryland’s largest Medicaid managed care organizations
Dr. Darrell Gray, CEO and President of Wellpoint, is committed to advancing health equity and reducing inequities in maternal health, and has set goals to expand the organization’s health care provider network and meet members in the community to address health issues.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Should Biden step down?
Saniyah Larkins, a high school student in Maryland, believes President Joe Biden should step down from the election and his presidency due to his age and lack of focus on the country’s issues, while also criticizing former President Donald Trump for his lack of care for the people and his conviction as a felon.
Posted inSports
Vikings’ Khyree Jackson, 2 former high school teammates killed in car crash in Maryland
Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Khyree Jackson and two of his former high school teammates were killed in a car crash in Maryland, according to police and the team.
Posted inEvents
Upcoming meetings and events in the Baltimore and D.C. and Virginia Area
Baltimore, D.C. and the surrounding neighborhoods are hosting a variety of events this month, including free health screenings, movie marathons, live concert performances, and more.
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore implements new climate change policies for all state agenciesÂ
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to combat climate change by decreasing building emissions, aiming to reach 100% clean energy by 2035 and enforce zero-emission heating standards.
Posted inTravel
How gas prices have changed in Maryland in the last week
Gas prices in Maryland remain essentially unchanged over the last week, with the average price of gas per gallon hovering in the $3 range this summer, and a near-record number of Americans are expected to hit the road for travel between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Maryland should heed the warning of history and not protect experimental surgery
Maryland has passed a law protecting doctors who perform experimental transgender surgeries on minors from legal accountability, drawing parallels to the state’s past support for the slave trade.
Posted in!Front Page, !Front Page Maryland New, NEWS, Prince George's County News
AFRO Exclusive: P.G. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks responds to office break-inÂ
By Catherine Pugh Special to the AFRO An office of Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’ was broken into on April 5. The office is located at 8455 Colesville Road in Silver Spring, Md. Alsobrooks is in the running to represent Maryland in the United States Senate, replacing U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, who has announced […]
Posted in!Front Page Baltimore News, Baltimore Community, Baltimore Government, Baltimore News, Homepage Slider, Mayor Brandon Scott, NEWS, News, Politics, POLITICS, Uncategorized
Baltimore Mayor Scott touts success with crime and gun reform during State of the City Address
By Tashi McQueen, AFRO Political Writer, tmcqueen@afro.com Many gathered for Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s 2024 State of the City Address at Baltimore Center Stage on March 25. In it, he highlighted his efforts to implement gun reform and lower Baltimore’s homicide rates. “Now is the time to double down, not to pull back or return […]
Posted in!Front Page Maryland New, BUSINESS, Civil Rights, Maryland News
Maryland solicits business owners’ input for statewide disparity study
Maryland is conducting a disparity study to determine the presence of racial or gender discrimination in its marketplace, and business owners are invited to participate in a 10-minute vendor questionnaire to share their experiences.
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 Baltimore leaders consider economic impact of Key Bridge collapseÂ
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has caused a ripple effect in the Maryland economy, with the Port of Baltimore contributing nearly $3.3 billion in total personal income, $395 million in taxes, and $2.6 billion in business income.