Have More Healthy Moments: Get Tested and Follow Your Kidney Health
(NAPSI)—Kidney disease is often referred to as a “silent disease” because there are usually no symptoms during its early stages.
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Maryland congressional delegation pushes for better high-speed internet access
The recommendation by Maryland lawmakers to update the FCC’s national broadband map data is based on comments made by the Maryland Office of Statewide Broadband, which found approximately 3,800 addresses incorrectly identified as serviceable by internet service providers compared to the state’s information on unserved locations, according to the letter.
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Maryland bill targets fentanyl deaths through safe centers for drug users
Opioids are pain-killing drugs, ranging from prescription pain medicines such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine and morphine, to the synthesized opiate fentanyl, to illegal cheaper substances such as heroin, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. When abused, these drugs are highly addictive and can cause severe side effects, especially during withdrawal.
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Unpredictable cherry blossom bloom underscores climate change concerns
After a mild winter in the Washington metro region triggered some local cherry blossom trees to bloom in early February, the National Park Service announced Wednesday that this spring’s peak bloom for the iconic trees will occur between March 23-25.
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Biden to veto bill blocking use of ESG in retirement plan investments
President Joe Biden is poised to veto legislation that would roll back an administration rule allowing retirement plan managers to incorporate environmental, social and governance factors into investment decisions.
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Maryland Republicans prioritize violent crime legislation
HB 753 would grant jurisdiction to the juvenile court over minors between ages 10 and 12 who are alleged to commit offenses involving firearms. This could include ordering behavioral therapy or detainment.
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Federal government’s ‘waters’ definition stirs homebuilders, farmers; awaits Supreme Court decision
Last December, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army announced a new rule to clarify what constitutes “waters of the United States,” also known as WOTUS, under the Clean Water Act. The rule, which enforces wider federal protections for navigable waters, seas, interstate waters and upstream waters, like wetlands, takes effect on March 20.
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Supreme Court ruling could impact 800,000 Maryland student loan borrowers
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, echoed Sotomayor’s concerns, telling Capital News Service: “Hundreds of thousands of Marylanders are struggling under the weight of student loan debt. And it’s not just holding them back, it’s also weighing down our economy.”
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Cardin part of bipartisan effort to designate Wagner Group as foreign terrorist organization
The bill would require Secretary of State Antony Blinken to designate the Wagner Group as a terror organization under section 219(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The proposal also includes measures that would apply to any organization that would either be an affiliate or a future successor of the Wagner Group.
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For Maryland professors, ChatGPT presents an opportunity to rethink instruction
As the use of artificial intelligence in various industries continues to increase, the impact of OpenAI’s language model ChatGPT on higher education has become increasingly significant.
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