Vermont has such a law, but no shale gas, and New York has such a ban, though it was made by executive order. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. Major rail yards are located in Baltimore and Cumberland,[172] with an intermodal terminal (rail, truck and marine) in Baltimore.[173]. Electronic Reporting Available ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 17, 2023) The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) reminds farmers that the deadline to submit Annual Implementation Reports (AIRs) outlining nutrient applications made in calendar year 2022 is March 1, 2023. free bet of $100. Baltimore was the seat of the first Catholic bishop in the U.S. (1789), and Emmitsburg was the home and burial place of the first American-born citizen to be canonized, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. [188], The first person known to describe himself as a drag queen was William Dorsey Swann, born enslaved in Hancock, Maryland. Annual rainfall ranges from 35 to 45 inches (890 to 1,140mm) with more in higher elevations. As observed on the map, the eastern half of Maryland is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding estuaries and coastal plains. The state harbors a considerable number of white-tailed deer, especially in the woody and mountainous west of the state, and overpopulation can become a problem. Major state highways include Routes 2 (Governor Ritchie Highway/Solomons Island Road/Southern Maryland Blvd. [142] Judaism is the largest non-Christian religion in Maryland, with 241,000 adherents, or four percent of the total population. Maryland's reptile and amphibian population includes the diamondback terrapin turtle, which was adopted as the mascot of University of Maryland, College Park, as well as the threatened Eastern box turtle. Maryland enjoys considerable historical repute for the talented sports players of its past, including Cal Ripken Jr. and Babe Ruth. Baltimore was a major war production center during World War II. Maryland was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. [183], From 2007 to 2011, U.S. The purebred Chesapeake Bay Retriever dog was bred specifically for water sports, hunting and search and rescue in the Chesapeake area. 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. I-895, also known as the Harbor Tunnel Thruway, provides an alternate route to I-95 across the Baltimore Harbor. Cumberland was Maryland's second-largest city in the 19th century. Attractions in Baltimore include the Harborplace, the Baltimore Aquarium, Fort McHenry, as well as the Camden Yards baseball stadium. CSX Transportation has more extensive trackage throughout the state, with 560 miles (900km),[172] followed by Norfolk Southern Railway. It also became the seventh state admitted to the Union after ratifying the new federal Constitution in 1788. [150] Also, the state's poverty rate of 7.8 percent is the lowest in the country. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. [94] The United States Census Bureau estimated that the population of Maryland was 6,045,680 on July 1, 2019, a 4.71% increase from the 2010 United States census and an increase of 2,962, from the prior year. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. As you navigate through the component with assistive technologies, ARIA roles and instructions are read aloud. In 1704, the Maryland General Assembly prohibited Catholics from operating schools, limited the corporate ownership of property to hamper religious orders from expanding or supporting themselves, and encouraged the conversion of Catholic children. [70] They are believed to be descended from horses who escaped from Spanish galleon shipwrecks. [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. Maryland has relationships with many provinces, states, and other entities worldwide. 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. [138] By 2031, minorities are projected to become the majority of voting eligible residents of Maryland.[139]. [137] 50.2% of Maryland's population is non-white, or is Hispanic or Latino, the highest percentage of any state on the East Coast, and the highest percentage after the majority-minority states of Hawaii, New Mexico, Texas, California, and Nevada. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. [46], The Progressive Era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries brought political reforms. After the Civil War, Maryland took part in the Industrial Revolution, driven by its seaports, railroad networks, and mass immigration from Europe. This land was ceded to the United States Federal Government in 1790 to form the District of Columbia. The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. Maryland (US: /mrlnd/ (listen) MERR-il-nd)[b] is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. [192] The highest educational official in the state is the State Superintendent of Schools, who is appointed by the State Board of Education to a four-year term of office. Opponents of same-sex marriage began collecting signatures to overturn the law. Middle Atlantic coastal forests, typical of the southeastern Atlantic coastal plain, grow around Chesapeake Bay and on the Delmarva Peninsula. The State of Maryland pledges to provide constituents, businesses, customers, and stakeholders with friendly and courteous, timely and responsive, accurate and consistent, accessible and convenient, and truthful and transparent services. [18] Accordingly, in 1649 the Maryland General Assembly passed an Act Concerning Religion, which enshrined this principle by penalizing anyone who "reproached" a fellow Marylander based on religious affiliation. Must register with eligible promo code. The Puritan rule lasted until 1658 when the Calvert family and Lord Baltimore regained proprietary control and re-enacted the Toleration Act. Although Maryland was the most heavily Catholic of the English mainland colonies, the religion was still in the minority, consisting of less than 10% of the total population.[30]. We help vulnerable Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. 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. Key Facts. Maryland's governor is unique in the United States as the office is vested with significant authority in budgeting. As observed on the map, the eastern half of Maryland is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding estuaries and coastal plains. Two National Football League teams play in Maryland, the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore and the Washington Commanders in Landover. 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. It is named after Henrietta Maria, the French-born queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland, who was known then in England as Mary.[13][14]. Much of the BaltimoreWashington corridor lies just south of the Piedmont in the Coastal Plain,[53] though it straddles the border between the two regions. The appearance of the justices of the Supreme Court of Maryland is unique; Maryland is the only state whose justices wear red robes. If you have a Maryland driver's license or other MVA issued card, your personal information must match the information on file with the Maryland MVA. The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. Close to the small town of Hancock, in western Maryland, about two-thirds of the way across the state, less than 2 miles (3.2km) separates its borders,[52] the MasonDixon line to the north, and the northwards-arching Potomac River to the south. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists. Maryland possesses a variety of topography within its borders, contributing to its nickname America in Miniature. [120] Maryland also hosts populations from other African and Caribbean nations. "[28] The Puritans set up a new government prohibiting both Roman Catholicism and Anglicanism. [37], Governor Thomas Holliday Hicks suspended the state legislature, and to help ensure the election of a new pro-union governor and legislature, President Abraham Lincoln had a number of its pro-slavery politicians arrested, including the Mayor of Baltimore, George William Brown; suspended several civil liberties, including habeas corpus; and ordered artillery placed on Federal Hill overlooking Baltimore. free bet of $100. Marylands Calvert Cliffs State Park is known as a hotspot for fossil finding, Alicia Sampson added. Maryland has large areas of fertile agricultural land in its coastal and Piedmont zones, though this land use is being encroached upon by urbanization. The agreement defined the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania as the line of latitude now known as the MasonDixon line. [19] Unlike the Pilgrims and Puritans, who rejected Catholicism in their settlements, Lord Baltimore envisioned a colony where people of different religious sects would coexist under the principle of toleration. As of March 2022, the state's unemployment rate was 4.6 percent.[154]. Attracting educated Asians and Africans to the professional jobs in the region, Maryland has the fifth-largest proportions of racial minorities in the country. [28], Maryland was founded to provide a haven for England's Roman Catholic minority. His father died in 1982, when Moore was three. Maryland has many places important to the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. As observed on the map, the eastern half of Maryland is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding estuaries and coastal plains. Wilbur Wright trained military aviators at this location.[168][169]. Each county and county-equivalent in Maryland has a local Board of Education charged with running the public schools in that particular jurisdiction. Maryland's library systems include, in part: Many of the library systems have established formalized partnerships with other educational institutions in their counties and regions.[202]. Promoting lifelong health and wellness for all Marylanders. 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. In 2012, The Baltimore Sun published a list of Maryland's top ten athletes in the state's history. In 1974, Maryland, along with seven other states, mainly in the South, submitted plans to desegregate its state universities; Maryland's plans were approved by the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare. University of Maryland's team is the Maryland Terrapins. Maryland (US: / m r l n d / MERR-il-nd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. [166] In 2014, it switched to a global budget revenue system, whereby hospitals receive a capitated payment to care for their population.[166]. In 1760, Maryland's current boundaries took form following the settlement of a long-running border dispute with Pennsylvania. Buildings in the state are not well-designed for earthquakes and can suffer damage easily. In 2008, intending to promote physical fitness for all ages, walking became the official state exercise. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. Many of these are affiliated with various religious sects, including parochial schools of the Catholic Church, Quaker schools, Seventh-day Adventist schools, and Jewish schools. Thank You, Maryland. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. 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