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Impact of Supreme Court opinion on asset forfeiture unclear in Maryland
Last week’s unanimous Supreme Court decision that the Eighth Amendment’s excessive fines clause applies to the states is garnering praise, but it is unclear how much the decision’s impact will be […]
Editorial Advisory Board: 3 alarms about Baltimore police reform
Three recent documents concerning the Baltimore Police Department should be required reading for anyone who cares about our city.
Editorial Advisory Board: No end in sight
We are sick and tired of this circus atmosphere that seems to have become the standard operating procedure of the Baltimore Police Department.
Increasing prison sentences – by any name or number – won’t stem violence
In response to various legislative proposals from Gov. Larry Hogan, Maryland is on a fast track to pass a poorly conceived law that, if enacted, will grow Maryland’s prison population […]
Editorial Advisory Board: Time for change at BPD
The Baltimore Police Department is in a time of crisis. Ineptitude and corruption exist at many levels in the department. It is time for systemic change. Crime has soared since […]
Hogan renews push for legislative redistricting reform
ANNAPOLIS — Seeking to rally support for the creation of an independent, non-partisan committee to handle redistricting, Gov. Larry Hogan Friday called the state’s current partisan redistricting process “disgraceful” and lambasted the legislature […]
After Freddie Gray cases, little in black and white
Reforming the criminal justice system remains a thorny topic in Baltimore nearly five months after all charges were dropped against the six officers charged in connection with the death of […]
Md. boosts funding for hospital data-sharing
State health officials on Wednesday approved $2 million in additional funding for the entity that collects and analyzes hospital data.
MedStar partners with West Health Institute
MedStar Health announced Wednesday a broad collaboration with the Gary and Mary West Health Institute, a medical research nonprofit in Washington, to experiment with various care delivery and payment reforms.
Saint Agnes to unveil hub for primary care in Catonsville
After nearly six years, Saint Agnes Hospital’s vision for a centralized hub of community-based primary care services is finally falling into place.
High court to revisit rules on campaign finance
WASHINGTON — In its first major campaign finance case since the Citizens United ruling in 2010, the Supreme Court is considering whether to undo some limits on contributions from the […]
Obama enrolling star power to promote health care
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is enrolling some star power to promote health care. Obama stopped by a private White House meeting Monday with celebrities including singer Jennifer Hudson and […]
