Day: June 3, 2015

Why did it take Md. decades to end overuse of chicken manure?

Why did it take Md. decades to end overuse of chicken manure?

The Chesapeake Bay just got an important “win,” with Maryland’s agreement to end the spreading of poultry manure across sections of its Eastern Shore.

Everyone should be happy about that. But no one should be satisfied. We could have had this win a decade ago. Understanding why we didn’t is important for ensuring the current agreement works.

State Roundup, June 3, 2015

The Hogan administration to start jailhouse heroin treatment programs with $500,000 federal grant; ACLU seeks reopening of suit against state over squalid conditions at Baltimore Detention Center; the Maryland GOP teams up with NAACP in effort to reach out to Baltimore’s black voters; California bucks luring ‘VEEP,’ ‘House of Cards’ from Maryland, other shows from other states; Baltimore Mag profiles artist, teacher and first lady Yumi Hogan; presidential hopeful Martin O’Malley spins his leadership of Baltimore, but what’s Baltimore like really?; fire at U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings’ home; former Del. Smigiel to run against U.S. Rep. Harris; and Kathleen Matthews to announce for the 8th District race.

Support Our Work!

We depend on your support. A generous gift in any amount helps us continue to bring you this service.

Facebook