New users only. Each county and county-equivalent in Maryland has a local Board of Education charged with running the public schools in that particular jurisdiction. 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. [74], The state insect is the Baltimore checkerspot butterfly, although it is not as common in Maryland as it is in the southern edge of its range. St. Mary's County is home to Historic St. Mary's City, a living museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. Many foreign species are cultivated in the state, some as ornamentals, others as novelty species. [44] Following passage of constitutional amendments that granted voting rights to freedmen, in 1867 the state extended suffrage to non-white males. Maryland is served by statewide PBS member station Maryland Public Television (MPT). The Chesapeake Bay nearly bisects the state and the counties east of the bay are known collectively as the Eastern Shore. [66] Maryland's state flower, the black-eyed susan, grows in abundance in wild flower groups throughout the state. The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal is a 14 miles (23km) canal on the Eastern Shore that connects the waters of the Delaware River with those of the Chesapeake Bay, and in particular with the Port of Baltimore, carrying 40 percent of the port's ship traffic.[159]. 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. [136], A well-known newspaper in Maryland is The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore was a major war production center during World War II. Maryland has large areas of fertile agricultural land in its coastal and Piedmont zones, though this land use is being encroached upon by urbanization. ANNAPOLIS, Md. [136], In 2019, non-Hispanic white Americans were 49.8% of Maryland's population (White Americans, including White Hispanics, were 57.3%), which made Maryland a majority minority state. 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The Maryland Department of Transportation oversees most transportation in the state through its various administration-level agencies. 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. This marks the first year that Maryland earned this honor. Democrats replaced the Constitution of 1864 with the Constitution of 1867. [146] However, Maryland has been using Genuine Progress Indicator, an indicator of well-being, to guide the state's development, rather than relying only on growth indicators like GDP. [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. I-595, which is an unsigned highway concurrent with US50/US301, is the longest unsigned interstate in the country and connects Prince George's County and Washington, D.C. with Annapolis and the Eastern Shore via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. [120] Maryland also hosts populations from other African and Caribbean nations. Customer Service Promise. Ports in 2008. Baltimore[12] is the largest city in the state, and the capital is Annapolis. For those who want to save time and paper, an electronic reporting option is available through Maryland OneStop. [178] Property tax rates vary widely. One of the original 13 states, it lies at the centre of the Eastern Seaboard, amid the great commercial and population complex that stretches from Maine to Virginia. Other attractions include the historic and picturesque towns along the Chesapeake Bay, such as Saint Mary's, Maryland's first colonial settlement and original capital. In a series of laws passed between 1892 and 1908, reformers worked for standard state-issued ballots (rather than those distributed and marked by the parties); obtained closed voting booths to prevent party workers from "assisting" voters; initiated primary elections to keep party bosses from selecting candidates; and had candidates listed without party symbols, which discouraged the illiterate from participating. Historians debate the constitutionality of these wartime actions, and the suspension of civil liberties was later deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. [citation needed]. 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. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. Ocean City on the Atlantic Coast has been a popular beach destination in summer, particularly since the Chesapeake Bay Bridge was built in 1952 connecting the Eastern Shore to the more populated Maryland cities. This state of affairs lasted until after the American Revolutionary War (17751783). A large majority (57%) of Maryland voters said they would vote to uphold the freedom to marry, with 37% saying they would vote against. Per the Public Religion Research Institute in 2020, 61 percent of Maryland's population identified with Christianity. The first public university in the state is the University of Maryland, Baltimore, which was founded in 1807 and contains the University of Maryland's only public academic health, human services, and one of two law centers (the other being the University of Baltimore School of Law). Other professional sports franchises in the state include three affiliated minor league baseball teams, one independent league baseball team, the Baltimore Blast indoor soccer team, two indoor football teams, three low-level outdoor soccer teams, and the Chesapeake Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse. They fall under USDA Hardiness zones 6b and below. [citation needed], The most populous areas are served by either Baltimore or Washington, D.C. broadcast stations. 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. They purchased the site from the paramount chief of the region, who was eager to establish trade. Typical forms of manufacturing include electronics, computer equipment, and chemicals. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. [193] Data from the 2017 census shows that, among large school districts, four Maryland districts are in the top six for per-pupil annual spending, exceeded only by the Boston and New York City districts.[194]. Must register with eligible promo code. In 1790, the state ceded land for the establishment of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C. CSX Transportation has more extensive trackage throughout the state, with 560 miles (900km),[172] followed by Norfolk Southern Railway. For those who want to save time and paper, an electronic reporting option is available through Maryland OneStop. The top reported ancestries by Maryland residents are: German (15%), Irish (11%), English (8%), American (7%), Italian (6%), and Polish (3%). [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. 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. Calvert Marine Museum reveals a 35-foot-long Megalodon Shark skeleton. 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. In 2014, Larry Hogan, a moderate Republican,[186] was elected Governor of Maryland. 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. About 4,489,078 Maryland residents have been fully vaccinated as of December 16, 2022. [164], As of 2017, the top two health insurers including all types of insurance were CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield with 47% market share followed by UnitedHealth Group at 15%. Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes, and small islands are seen everywhere. St. Mary's County is home to Historic St. Mary's City, a living museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. The National Hockey League's Washington Capitals and the National Basketball Association's Washington Wizards formerly played in Maryland, until the construction of an arena in Washington, D.C. in 1997 (now known as Capital One Arena). With the nation's entry into World War I in 1917, new military bases such as Camp Meade, the Aberdeen Proving Ground, and the Edgewood Arsenal were established. Maryland is home to several large military bases and scores of high-level government jobs. 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. Historically, there used to be small gold-mining operations in Maryland, some near Washington, but these no longer exist. Here are our lessons. Swann was the first American on record who pursued legal and political action to defend the LGBTQ community's right to assemble. Maryland Port Administration. 21+. A large percentage of the population of the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland are descendants of British American ancestry. Marylands Bipartisan Success Story. [71] In 1878, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever was the first individual retriever breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. [23] In a similar vein, Maryland's geography, culture, and history combine elements of the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, and Southern regions of the country. 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. [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. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. [179], State elections are dominated by Baltimore and the populous suburban counties bordering Washington, D.C., and Baltimore: Montgomery, Prince George's, Anne Arundel, and Baltimore counties. free bet of $100. As you navigate through the component with assistive technologies, ARIA roles and instructions are read aloud. [10][11] 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. Note: Births in the table do not add up because Hispanics are counted both by their ethnicity and by their race, giving a higher overall number. The House of Delegates passed the "Act concerning Religion" in 1649 granting religious liberty to all Trinitarian Christians.[28]. Maryland, constituent state of the United States of America. [45] Disenfranchisement bills in 1905, 1907, and 1911 were rebuffed, in large part because of black opposition. Two National Football League teams play in Maryland, the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore and the Washington Commanders in Landover. 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. [34] Penn successfully argued that the Maryland charter entitled Lord Baltimore only to unsettled lands, and Dutch settlement in Delaware predated his charter. The agreement defined the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania as the line of latitude now known as the MasonDixon line. The third and fourth most spoken languages are French (including Patois and Cajun) and Chinese. Many of its citizens subsequently played key political and military roles in the war. Customer Service Promise. The mystery of cougars in Maryland", "Assateague Island National Seashore wild Ponies", "Maryland Government WebsiteMaryland State Bird", "An Unsavory Byproduct: Runoff and Pollution", "NOAA National Climatic Data Center. [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. The honor of serving as your governor is second only to the honor of being your fellow Marylander. Voters voted 52% to 48% for Question6 on November 6, 2012. His father died in 1982, when Moore was three. As of March 2022, the state's unemployment rate was 4.6 percent.[154]. New Orleans, LA. 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. In western Maryland, the higher elevations of Allegany and Garrett counties, including the cities of Cumberland, Frostburg, and Oakland, display more characteristics of the humid continental zone, due in part to elevation. [136] There is also a large automated chicken-farming sector in the state's southeastern part; Salisbury is home to Perdue Farms. We work together to support and improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease pre vention, access to care, quality management, and community engagement. In addition, many suburban counties operate local bus systems which connect to and complement the larger MTA and WMATA/Metro services. This region has a humid subtropical climate (Kppen Cfa), with hot, humid summers and a cool to cold winter; it falls under USDA Hardiness zone 8a.[65]. [133] Maryland also has a large Korean American population. The WMATA's Metrorail rapid transit and Metrobus local bus systems (the 2nd and 6th busiest in the nation of their respective modes) provide service in Montgomery and Prince George's counties and connect them to Washington, D.C., with the express Metrobus Route B30 serving BWI Airport. Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes, and small islands are seen everywhere. Westley Watende Omari Moore, 44, was born in Takoma Park, Maryland, a suburb of Washington. [43] Of the 115,000 Marylanders who joined the military during the Civil War, around 85,000, or 77%, joined the Union army, while the remainder joined the Confederate Army. Construction of the ICC was a major part of the campaign platform of former Governor Robert Ehrlich, who was in office from 2003 until 2007, and of Governor Martin O'Malley, who succeeded him. [177] All real property in Maryland is subject to the property tax. [136], On March 1, 2012, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley signed the freedom to marry bill into law after it passed in the state legislature. Maryland, one of the 50 US states, is located in the Mid-Atlantic region in the northeast of the United States. Maryland's regions experienced economic changes following WWII. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. Historically, these and many other Maryland cities developed along the Fall Line, the line along which rivers, brooks, and streams are interrupted by rapids and waterfalls. Thank You, Maryland. More Information. 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. University of Maryland's team is the Maryland Terrapins. Average annual snowfall varies from 9 inches (23cm) in the coastal areas to over 100 inches (250cm) in the western mountains of the state. Large ethnic minorities include Eastern Europeans such as Croatians, Belarusians, Russians and Ukrainians. African Americans form a sizable portion of the state's population, 31.1% as of 2020. We work together to support and improve the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease pre vention, access to care, quality management, and community engagement. A large component of this is commercial fishing, centered in the Chesapeake Bay, but also including activity off the short Atlantic seacoast. In Southern Maryland, history and culture mingle on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. The next largest state, its neighbor West Virginia, is almost twice the size of Maryland [24,229.76 square miles (62,754.8km2)]. [150] Also, the state's poverty rate of 7.8 percent is the lowest in the country. A new state constitution in 1864 abolished slavery and Maryland was first recognized as a "Free State" in that context. Unlike many other states, significant autonomy is granted to many of Maryland's counties. My state has shown how to achieve real prosperity in our hyperpolarized times. In 2008, the state led the entire country in the percentage of students passing Advanced Placement examinations. [18] In 1632, Charles I of England granted Lord Baltimore a colonial charter, naming the colony after his wife, Henrietta Maria. Many of the free black families migrated to Delaware, where land was cheaper. [75], Maryland joined with neighboring states during the end of the 20th century to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay. Literacy was high among blacks and, as Democrats crafted means to exclude them, suffrage campaigns helped reach blacks and teach them how to resist. 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. I-97, fully contained within Anne Arundel County and the shortest (17.6 miles (28.3km)) one- or two-digit interstate highway in the contiguous US, connects the Baltimore area to the Annapolis area. The Bay also has overwintering waterfowl in its wildlife refuges. As you navigate through the component with assistive technologies, ARIA roles and instructions are read aloud. Calvert Marine Museum reveals a 35-foot-long Megalodon Shark skeleton. [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]. Thank You, Maryland. Maryland ranks 40th in total energy consumption nationwide, and it managed less toxic waste per capita than all but six states in 2005. St. Mary's became the first capital of Maryland, and remained so for 60 years until 1695. [96], Maryland's history as a border state has led it to exhibit characteristics of both the Northern and the Southern regions of the United States. Maryland has relationships with many provinces, states, and other entities worldwide. [145] Protestantism and Roman Catholicism continued to dominate the Christian landscape, and the Jewish community remained at 3% of the total religious population. Western Maryland Capital Region Central Maryland Eastern Shore Southern Maryland Frederick National Harbor Deep Creek Hagerstown Baltimore Annapolis Ocean City Bethesda Cambridge St. Marys City St. Michaels Chesapeake City Columbia Cumberland Washington, DC. [21] The state's central role in U.S. history is reflected by its hosting of some of the highest numbers of historic landmarks per capita. [25] Lord Baltimore initially proposed the name "Crescentia", the land of growth or increase, but "the King proposed Terra Mariae [Mary Land], which was concluded on and Inserted in the bill. This is consistent with a January 2011 Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies poll showing 51% support for marriage in the state. [34], Negotiations continued until a final agreement was signed in 1760. Officially, the new "Maryland Colony" was named in honor of Henrietta Maria of France, wife of Charles I of England. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. The 1860 census, held shortly before the outbreak of the civil war, showed that 49% of Maryland's African Americans were free blacks. In 2008, intending to promote physical fitness for all ages, walking became the official state exercise. 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