Maryland

The University of Maryland Medical System is addressing retention issues through a program that offers apprenticeships, resume writing classes, and other support for employees facing transportation, childcare, and housing barriers.

The unconventional, 10,000-square-foot salon operates with roughly 400 independent contractors and serves hundreds of customers a day with round-the-clock service.

The more than 38,000 drivers who used to cross the Francis Scott Key Bridge every weekday have had to find alternate routes, which can cost time and money.

Including racist restrictions in home deeds was a requirement to get federal housing loans, which were used to develop many American suburbs.

Opponents argue earmarks opened the door to corruption and waste. Supporters argue they’ll help make Congress more effective.

The tax targets tech giants like Google, Facebook and Amazon and will raise an estimated $250 million. But a legal fight is likely.

The multimillion-dollar industry relies heavily on H-2B visa workers from Mexico and Central America.