Study: Md. tops most states in online searches for lawyers
Maryland is among the top 10 states where residents are most often searching online for lawyers, according to research conducted by a Texas personal injury firm. The study analyzed which […]
New study finds variation in custody time for dads nationwide
Divorced dads in Maryland receive about 26 percent of custody time of their children according to a new study.
Study: Replace salt with spice to reduce sodium
Replacing salt with herbs and spices in cooking can reduce sodium intake by 1,000 mg a day, according to a study by Johns Hopkins University and the University of California, […]
Pay raises go mainly to those in select industries
If you hope to get a raise that finally feels like one, it helps to work in the right industry.
Study: Wind farms killed 67 eagles in 5 years
WASHINGTON — Wind energy facilities have killed at least 67 golden and bald eagles in the last five years, but the figure could be much higher, according to a new […]
Business Roundtable study documents trade benefits
International trade supported an estimated 767,000 jobs in Maryland and generated $11.7 billion in goods exports in 2012, according to a new report by the Business Roundtable.
DOE study: Fracking chemicals didn’t taint water
PITTSBURGH — A landmark federal study on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, shows no evidence that chemicals from the natural gas drilling process moved up to contaminate drinking water aquifers at […]
Study: Universal coverage could lead to fewer grads
There’s plenty of fog surrounding the consequences of health care reform: What will happen to insurance premiums? What about Medicaid eligibility? Will hospital expenses ultimately increase or decrease?
Calvert Investment Management to release corporate diversity study
Calvert Investment Management Inc., of Bethesda, part of the nation’s largest group of socially screened mutual fund companies, said it will release on Thursday a newly completed study of companies that comprise the S&P 100 Index, as to whether they are making meaningful progress in their corporate diversity initiatives.
Study: 1 in 5 consumers had error in credit report
WASHINGTON — One in five consumers had an error in a credit report issued by a major agency, according to a government study released Monday. The Federal Trade Commission study […]
Fracking study funds called inadequate
There may not be enough money in the governor’s budget to answer all of the questions regulators and lawmakers have about the safety of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.
Casino study was funded by expansion foe
A casino study released this week by the Maryland Public Policy Institute was paid for by a Washington lobbying firm that was hired by Penn National Gaming Inc., the only entity actively opposing Maryland’s expanded gambling law.








