Maryland Morning

With new numbers out this morning from the Bureau of Labor Statistics we take a look at Maryland’s economy. The House is considering a measure that would change how and where septic systems are developed in Maryland.

We take a look at the results of yesterday’s Republican and Democratic primaries.

Baltimore is having 15 of the historic buildings it owns appraised–for possible sale or private partnership. We talk with architect and architectural historian Charlie Duff about how those buildings could be used if the city decides to sell.

Orioles Opening Day is Friday. Johns Hopkins Voice Center director tells Tom Hall how to cheer without giving yourself a nodule on your vocal cord, and what professions are most at risk for voice health problems.

Ralign Wells’ journey from bus driver to MTA chief -- and Morgan State’s production of “Porgy and Bess.”

A Maryland team helps the federal government as they try to hold the big banks to their word on reform.

And, Sheilah discusses the rising twin rate–it’s nearly doubled since 1980–with epidemiologist Joyce A. Martin and Marna Schacknies, mother of twins and president of the Columbia Area Mothers of Multiples.

Plus, “The Brothers Size,” now playing at Everyman Theatre in Baltimore, shows the power of sibling relationships. Tom Hall talks with the playwright and the three actors performing in it.

The Sauer Dump in southeastern Baltimore County is now a Superfund. So who cleans it up?

On Tuesday, retired four-star general Stanley McChrystal, former commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan, will be featured at the Meyerhoff as part of Stevenson University’s Baltimore Speakers Series. Today, he tells us what he sees as success for the U.S. in Afghanistan.

Theater critic J. Wynn Rousuck reviews the latest production at Everyman Theater, a drama from young playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney.

Yay! Maryland Day! Let’s sing the state song! Oh, wait…

The General Assembly has less than two weeks to pass a budget bill. There are a few new tax plans out there; one would raise tax rates on just about everyone, with an extra bump for those making over $500,000. Another would just roll back some exemptions and deductions for those making over $100,000. Sheilah gets a conservative and a liberal take on the discussions from two budget analysts.

The General Assembly has less than two weeks to pass a budget bill. There are a few new tax plans out there; one would raise tax rates on just about everyone, with an extra bump for those making over $500,000. Another would just roll back some exemptions and deductions for those making over $100,000. Sheilah gets a conservative and a liberal take on the discussions from two budget analysts.