In addition, Hoyer served as House Minority Whip from 2003 to 2006 and 2012 to 2018. The workers' compensation law was overturned in the courts, but was redrafted and finally enacted in 1910. St. Mary's County is home to Historic St. Mary's City, a living museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. Towson University, founded in 1866, is the state's second largest university. The Maryland General Assemblys Office of Legislative Audits operates a toll-free fraud hotline to receive allegations of fraud and/or abuse of State government resources. Demand for cheap labor from Maryland colonists led to the importation of numerous indentured servants and enslaved Africans. Maryland (US: /mrlnd/ (listen) MERR-il-nd)[b] is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Near the end of the American Revolutionary War (17751783), on February 2, 1781, Maryland became the last and 13th state to approve the ratification of the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, first proposed in 1776 and adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1778, which brought into being the United States as a united, sovereign and national state. [20] Nevertheless, religious strife was common in the early years, and Catholics remained a minority, albeit in greater numbers than in any other English colony. Andrew's Church Road), 5 (Branch Avenue/Leonardtown Road/Point Lookout Road), 32, 45 (York Road), 97 (Georgia Avenue), 100 (Paul T. Pitcher Memorial Highway), 210 (Indian Head Highway), 235 (Three Notch Road), 295 (Baltimore-Washington Parkway), 355 (Wisconsin Avenue/Rockville Pike/Frederick Road), 404 (Queen Anne Highway/ Shore Highway), and 650 (New Hampshire Avenue). A modest volume of annual precipitation helps to support many types of plants, including seagrass and various reeds at the smaller end of the spectrum to the gigantic Wye Oak, a huge example of white oak, the state tree, which can grow over 70 feet (21m) tall. LIERMAN BECOMES MARYLANDs FIRST WOMAN COMPTROLLER: Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman (D) on Monday became the first woman in Maryland history to hold that job, taking the oath of office at a ceremony in Annapolis. The majority of public universities in the state (Bowie State University, Coppin State University, Frostburg State University, Salisbury University and the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore) are affiliated with the University System of Maryland. [136], In May 2012, Maryland's Court of Appeals ruled that the state will recognize marriages of same-sex couples who married out-of-state, no matter the outcome of the November election. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. [124] Smaller but much older Irish populations can be found in Southern Maryland, with some roots dating as far back as the early Maryland colony. [70] Every year during the last week of July, they are captured and swim across a shallow bay for sale at Chincoteague, Virginia, a conservation technique which ensures the tiny island is not overrun by the horses. More than 1,231 firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. University of Maryland's team is the Maryland Terrapins. After the Civil War, Maryland took part in the Industrial Revolution, driven by its seaports, railroad networks, and mass immigration from Europe. The MTA's Commuter Bus system provides express coach service on longer routes connecting Washington, D.C. and Baltimore to parts of Central and Southern MD as well as the Eastern Shore. The judicial branch of state government consists of one united District Court of Maryland that sits in every county and Baltimore City, as well as 24 Circuit Courts sitting in each County and Baltimore City, the latter being courts of general jurisdiction for all civil disputes over $30,000, all equitable jurisdiction and major criminal proceedings. We are the states human services provider. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. [34], The border dispute with Pennsylvania led to Cresap's War in the 1730s. Maryland is home to several large military bases and scores of high-level government jobs. Maryland's economy benefits from the state's proximity to the federal government in Washington, D.C., with an emphasis on technical and administrative tasks for the defense/aerospace industry and bio-research laboratories, as well as staffing of satellite government headquarters in the suburban or exurban Baltimore/Washington area. Key Facts. My fellow Marylanders: As my time as governor comes to an end, I am grateful to all of youthe people of Marylandfor your heartfelt support and, in times of personal challenges, for your countless prayers. Other commonly spoken languages include various African languages, Korean, German, Tagalog, Russian, Vietnamese, Italian, various Asian languages, Persian, Hindi, and other Indic languages, Greek, and Arabic. [57] All lakes in the state today were constructed, mostly via dams. Half the population lived in cities. [32] Both used religion as a tool to gain popular support. [129][130], Hispanic immigrants of the later 20th century have settled in Aspen Hill, Hyattsville/Langley Park, Glenmont/Wheaton, Bladensburg, Riverdale Park, Gaithersburg, as well as Highlandtown and Greektown in East Baltimore. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. We are the states human services provider. [citation needed]. Elections for governor and most statewide offices, as well as most county elections, are held in midterm-election years (even-numbered years not divisible by four). The "Bonus Army" marched through the state in 1932 on its way to Washington, D.C. Maryland instituted its first income tax in 1937 to generate revenue for schools and welfare. [48], Passenger and freight steamboat service, once important throughout Chesapeake Bay and its many tributary rivers, ended in 1962.[49]. However, given the incidence of malaria, yellow fever, and typhoid, life expectancy in Maryland was about 10 years less than in New England. [122] The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is also home to large Eritrean and Somali communities. We may be able to help you. km, the State of Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. [163], Tourism is popular in Maryland. [15] As one of the original Thirteen Colonies of England, Maryland was founded by George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore, a Catholic convert[16][17] who sought to provide a religious haven for Catholics persecuted in England. Baltimore City is among the top 15 largest ports in the nation,[157] and was one of six major U.S. ports that were part of the February 2006 controversy over the Dubai Ports World deal. Maryland state lawmakers are learning more about the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down a New York conceal carry law. . Cities & Regions. After Democratic Senator Paul Sarbanes announced that he was retiring, Democratic Congressman Benjamin Cardin defeated Republican Lieutenant Governor Michael S. Steele, with 55 percent of the vote, against Steele's 44 percent. [166] In 2014, it switched to a global budget revenue system, whereby hospitals receive a capitated payment to care for their population.[166]. As you navigate through the component with assistive technologies, ARIA roles and instructions are read aloud. You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime. 21+. Must register with eligible promo code. Baltimore's Light RailLink and Metro SubwayLink systems serve its densely populated inner-city and the surrounding suburbs. Georgetown University, the first Catholic University, was founded in 1789 in what was then part of Maryland (it became a part of the District of Columbia when it was created in the 1790s). This marks the first year that Maryland earned this honor. Marylands first post-vaccination infection was identified on January 26, 2021. The Baltimore Orioles are the state's Major League Baseball franchise. In addition, many suburban counties operate local bus systems which connect to and complement the larger MTA and WMATA/Metro services. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. In 1650, the Puritans revolted against the proprietary government. "[28] The Puritans set up a new government prohibiting both Roman Catholicism and Anglicanism. Maryland Department Of Health. Vermont has such a law, but no shale gas, and New York has such a ban, though it was made by executive order. The Maryland General Assembly is composed of the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate. [28], Maryland was founded to provide a haven for England's Roman Catholic minority. By Larry Hogan. Maryland experienced population growth following World War II. Earthquakes in Maryland are infrequent and small due to the state's distance from seismic/earthquake zones. [36] As the flow of indentured laborers to the colony decreased with improving economic conditions in England, planters in Maryland imported thousands more slaves and racial caste lines hardened. [136], A well-known newspaper in Maryland is The Baltimore Sun. [175] The city of Baltimore and Maryland's 23 counties levy local "piggyback" income taxes at rates between 1.25 and 3.2 percent of Maryland taxable income. It shares borders with Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean to its east. Maryland has an area of 12,406.68 square miles (32,133.2km2) and is comparable in overall area with Belgium [11,787 square miles (30,530km2)]. Southern Maryland is still somewhat rural, but suburbanization from Washington, D.C., has encroached significantly since the 1960s; important local population centers include Lexington Park, Prince Frederick, California, and Waldorf. More recent European immigrants of the late 19th and early 20th century settled first in Baltimore, attracted to its industrial jobs. ), 4 (Pennsylvania Avenue/Southern Maryland Blvd./Patuxent Beach Road/St. The Maryland General Assembly has given the Superintendent and State Board autonomy to make educationally related decisions, limiting its influence on the day-to-day functions of public education. Its computer industries are some of the most sophisticated in the United States, and the federal government has invested heavily in the area. The Democratic Party rapidly regained power in the state from Republicans. As you navigate through the component with assistive technologies, ARIA roles and instructions are read aloud. The shares of European immigrants born in Eastern Europe increased significantly between 1990 and 2010. Before its coastline was explored by Europeans in the 16th century, Maryland was inhabited by several groups of Native Americans mostly by Algonquian peoples and, to a lesser degree, Iroquoian and Siouan. Into the 18th century, individual priests and lay leaders claimed Maryland farms belonging to the Jesuits as personal property and bequeathed them in order to evade the legal restrictions on religious organizations' owning property.[30]. These measures worked against ill-educated whites and blacks. Salvadorans are the largest Hispanic group in Maryland. LIERMAN BECOMES MARYLANDs FIRST WOMAN COMPTROLLER: Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman (D) on Monday became the first woman in Maryland history to hold that job, taking the oath of office at a ceremony in Annapolis. Lierman, a Democrat and former state delegate, spoke of a mission-driven comptrollers office that focuses on inclusion and equity for all Marylanders. Maryland has large areas of fertile agricultural land in its coastal and Piedmont zones, though this land use is being encroached upon by urbanization. Maryland, one of the 50 US states, is located in the Mid-Atlantic region in the northeast of the United States. Typical forms of manufacturing include electronics, computer equipment, and chemicals. Most of the population of Maryland lives in the central region of the state, in the Baltimore metropolitan area and Washington metropolitan area, both of which are part of the BaltimoreWashington metropolitan area. By Larry Hogan. [79] In March 2017, Maryland became the first state with proven gas reserves to ban fracking by passing a law against it. This land was ceded to the United States Federal Government in 1790 to form the District of Columbia. The Chesapeake Bay nearly bisects the state and the counties east of the bay are known collectively as the Eastern Shore. You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime. The armed phase of the conflict ended in May 1738 with the intervention of King George II, who compelled the negotiation of a cease-fire. The Appalachian Mountains of western Maryland are home to Appalachian-Blue Ridge forests. Customer Service Promise. But the grant indicated that Charles II and William Penn assumed the 40th parallel would pass close to New Castle, Delaware when it falls north of Philadelphia, the site of which Penn had already selected for his colony's capital city. The Great Baltimore Fire of 1904 burned for more than 30 hours, destroying 1,526 buildings and spanning 70 city blocks. Historians debate the constitutionality of these wartime actions, and the suspension of civil liberties was later deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. A large majority (57%) of Maryland voters said they would vote to uphold the freedom to marry, with 37% saying they would vote against. CSX Transportation. Ports in 2008. Demographically, both Protestants and those identifying with no religion are more numerous than Catholics. Education Week ranked Maryland #1 in its nationwide 20092013 Quality Counts reports. Maryland has the most millionaires per capita in 2013, with a ratio of 7.7 percent. Maryland is served by statewide PBS member station Maryland Public Television (MPT). It ranges from sandy dunes dotted with seagrass in the east, to low marshlands teeming with wildlife and large bald cypress near the Chesapeake Bay, to gently rolling hills of oak forests in the Piedmont Region, and pine groves in the Maryland mountains to the west. We help vulnerable Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. [35] In the early years, the line between indentured servants and African slaves or laborers was fluid, and white and black laborers commonly lived and worked together, and formed unions. [165], Maryland has experimented with healthcare payment reforms, notably beginning in the 1970s with an all-payer rate setting program regulated by the Health Services Cost Review Commission. One major service activity is transportation, centered on the Port of Baltimore and its related rail and trucking access. The Republic of Maryland (also known variously as the Independent State of Maryland, Maryland-in-Africa, and Maryland in Liberia) was a country in West Africa that existed from 1834 to 1857, when it was merged into what is now Liberia. The land was provided along the north shore of the Potomac River from Montgomery and Prince George's counties, as well as from Fairfax County and Alexandria on the south shore of the Potomac in Virginia; however, the land donated by the Commonwealth of Virginia was later returned to that state by the District of Columbia retrocession in 1846. 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A provisional agreement had been established in 1732. [citation needed] The College Board's 9th Annual AP Report to the Nation also ranked Maryland first. In 2012, The Baltimore Sun published a list of Maryland's top ten athletes in the state's history. The Republic of Maryland (also known variously as the Independent State of Maryland, Maryland-in-Africa, and Maryland in Liberia) was a country in West Africa that existed from 1834 to 1857, when it was merged into what is now Liberia. Click on a city or region to explore more. During the War of 1812, the British military attempted to capture Baltimore, which was protected by Fort McHenry. *MD only. Marylands Calvert Cliffs State Park is known as a hotspot for fossil finding, Alicia Sampson added. Maryland has one of the most diverse Hispanic populations in the country, with significant populations from various Caribbean and Central American nations.[131]. Maryland is also home to one of the three races in horse racing's annual Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes, which is run every spring at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. The legislature may not increase the governor's proposed budget expenditures. [59], Maryland has shale formations containing natural gas, where fracking is theoretically possible.[60]. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center. Agriculture is oriented to dairy farming (especially in foothill and piedmont areas) for nearby large city milksheads, plus specialty perishable horticulture crops, such as cucumbers, watermelons, sweet corn, tomatoes, muskmelons, squash, and peas (Source:USDA Crop Profiles). Calvert Marine Museum reveals a 35-foot-long Megalodon Shark skeleton. Marylands Bipartisan Success Story. Middle Atlantic coastal forests, typical of the southeastern Atlantic coastal plain, grow around Chesapeake Bay and on the Delmarva Peninsula. The information that must match is your name, your date of birth, and your driver's license or State ID number. Maryland has many places important to the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. New users only. Since the 1940s, the state's population has grown rapidly, to approximately six million residents, and it is among the most densely populated U.S. states. . Cities & Regions. The appearance of the justices of the Supreme Court of Maryland is unique; Maryland is the only state whose justices wear red robes. Cumberland was Maryland's second-largest city in the 19th century. [161] This ragweed population is a drag on soybean cultivation and, as of May7, 2022[update], is the worst multiresistant weed problem in the state. (The Commonwealth of Virginia gave land south of the Potomac, including the town of Alexandria, Virginia; however, Virginia retroceded its portion in 1846). 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[76][77], In 2007, Forbes.com rated Maryland as the fifth "Greenest" state in the country, behind three of the Pacific States and Vermont. [citation needed] One of Maryland's best known political figures is a Republican former governor Spiro Agnew, who pled no contest to tax evasion and resigned in 1973.[181]. Here are our lessons. An estimated 81,500 Jewish Americans live in Montgomery County, constituting approximately 10% of the total population. [135], According to The Williams Institute's analysis of the 2010 U.S. census, 12,538 same-sex couples are living in Maryland, representing 5.8 same-sex couples per 1,000 households. 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[190] I-83 has 34 miles (55km) in Maryland and connects Baltimore to southern central Pennsylvania (Harrisburg and York, Pennsylvania). Nearly 52% of the adult population are Protestants. Power in Maryland is divided among three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. [50] The state capital of Annapolis offers sites such as the state capitol building, the historic district, and the waterfront. The Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that Maryland's gross state product in 2016 was $382.4billion. Mammals can be found ranging from the mountains in the west to the central areas and include black bears,[67] bobcats,[68] foxes, coyotes,[69] raccoons, and otters.[67]. While Republicans usually win more counties, by piling up large margins in the west and east, they are also usually swamped by the more densely populated and heavily Democratic BaltimoreWashington axis. ANNAPOLIS, Md. In 2003, Maryland law was changed to allow for the creation of publicly funded charter schools, although the charter schools must be approved by their local Board of Education and are not exempt from state laws on education, including collective bargaining laws. [178] Property tax rates vary widely. In 1902, the state regulated conditions in mines; outlawed child laborers under the age of 12; mandated compulsory school attendance; and enacted the nation's first workers' compensation law. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. The third and fourth most spoken languages are French (including Patois and Cajun) and Chinese. free bet of $100. The list includes Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken Jr, Johnny Unitas, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Ray Lewis, Michael Phelps, Jimmie Foxx, Jim Parker, and Wes Unseld.[203]. Maryland's Interstate highways include 110 miles (180km) of Interstate95 (I-95), which enters the northeast portion of the state, travels through Baltimore, and becomes part of the eastern section of the Capital Beltway to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. [41], The state remained with the Union during the Civil War,[42] due in significant part to demographics and Federal intervention. In fact, the various components of The Johns Hopkins University and its medical research facilities are now the largest single employer in the Baltimore area. African Americans form a sizable portion of the state's population, 31.1% as of 2020. [c] Following Protestantism, Catholicism is the second largest religious affiliation, comprising 15% percent of the population. [155] Although the port handles a wide variety of products, the most typical imports are raw materials and bulk commodities, such as iron ore, petroleum, sugar, and fertilizers, often distributed to the relatively close manufacturing centers of the inland Midwest via good overland transportation. In 1996, Maryland was Clinton's sixth best; in 2000, Maryland ranked fourth for Gore; and in 2004, John Kerry showed his fifth-best performance in Maryland. Racial Makeup of Maryland excluding Hispanics from racial categories (2019)[113]NH = Non-Hispanic, Spanish (including Spanish Creole) is the second most spoken language in Maryland, after English. Following the end of Reconstruction in 1877, Democrats devised means of disenfranchising blacks, initially by physical intimidation and voter fraud, later by constitutional amendments and laws. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. while densely populated Central Maryland radiating outward from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. has more in common with that of the Northeast. [178] No restrictions or limitations on property taxes are imposed by the state, meaning cities and counties can set tax rates at the level they deem necessary to fund governmental services. Many foreign species are cultivated in the state, some as ornamentals, others as novelty species. A large component of this is commercial fishing, centered in the Chesapeake Bay, but also including activity off the short Atlantic seacoast. 21+. With two major metropolitan areas, Maryland has a number of major and minor professional sports franchises. Thank You, Maryland. The MTA will also administer the Purple Line, an under-construction light rail line that will connect the Maryland branches of the Red, Green/Yellow, and Orange lines of the Washington Metro, as well as offer transfers to all three lines of the MARC commuter rail system. Many immigrants from the Horn of Africa have settled in Maryland, with large communities existing in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. (particularly Montgomery County and Prince George's County), and the city of Baltimore. Poverty Rate Drops; Ranks of Uninsured Grow, "Tonnage for Selected U.S. After Georgia congressman William D. Upshaw criticized Maryland openly in 1923 for not passing Prohibition laws, Baltimore Sun editor Hamilton Owens coined the "Free State" nickname for Maryland in that context, which was popularized by H. L. Mencken in a series of newspaper editorials. [188], The first person known to describe himself as a drag queen was William Dorsey Swann, born enslaved in Hancock, Maryland. Must register with eligible promo code. One of these places is Fort McHenry, which defended against the British Empire during the War of 1812. The only other airports with commercial service are at Hagerstown and Salisbury. The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Baltimore was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States, and the Archbishop of Baltimore is, albeit without formal primacy, the United States' quasi-primate,[citation needed] and often a cardinal. [118] Most are descendants of people transported to the area as slaves from West Africa, and many are of mixed race, including European and Native American ancestry. The information below reflects cases tested from January 26, 2021 - December 30, 2022. New Orleans, LA. [114], In 1970, the U.S. Census Bureau reported Maryland's population as 17.8 percent African-American and 80.4 percent non-Hispanic White.[119]. 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