Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-5), a Democrat, was elected as Majority Leader for the 110th Congress and 111th Congress of the House of Representatives, serving in that post again starting in 2019. [155] Although the port handles a wide variety of products, the most typical imports are raw materials and bulk commodities, such as iron ore, petroleum, sugar, and fertilizers, often distributed to the relatively close manufacturing centers of the inland Midwest via good overland transportation. Less than 9.95% of fully vaccinated Maryland residents later tested positive for COVID-19. Blacks comprised 20% of the electorate and immigrants comprised 15%, and the legislature had difficulty devising requirements against blacks that did not also disadvantage immigrants.[45]. [78] In April 2007, Maryland joined the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) a regional initiative, formed by all the Northeastern states, Washington, D.C., and three Canadian provinces, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Baltimore Stallions were a Canadian Football Team in the CFL that played the 199495 season. [122] The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is also home to large Eritrean and Somali communities. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. [144] The Seventh-day Adventist Church's world headquarters and Ahmadiyya Muslims' national headquarters are located in Silver Spring, just outside the District of Columbia. [163], Tourism is popular in Maryland. 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. An estimated 81,500 Jewish Americans live in Montgomery County, constituting approximately 10% of the total population. 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. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources. 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. The Puritan revolutionary government persecuted Maryland Catholics during its reign, known as the "plundering time". 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. [57] All lakes in the state today were constructed, mostly via dams. Since the 1940s, the state's population has grown rapidly, to approximately six million residents, and it is among the most densely populated U.S. states. For those who want to save time and paper, an electronic reporting option is available through Maryland OneStop. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. 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. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. [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. Since 2016, data for births of White Hispanic origin are not collected, but included in one Hispanic group; persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race. Here are our lessons. Baltimore, MD. The agreement defined the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania as the line of latitude now known as the MasonDixon line. ANNAPOLIS, Md. Concurrently the Interstate Highway System was built throughout the state, most notably I-95, I-695, and the Capital Beltway, altering travel patterns. [44] Following passage of constitutional amendments that granted voting rights to freedmen, in 1867 the state extended suffrage to non-white males. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. The government of Maryland, like the other 49 state governments, has exclusive authority over matters that lie entirely within the state's borders, except as limited by the Constitution of the United States. Many tourists visit Baltimore, the beaches of the Eastern Shore, and the nature of western Maryland. 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. The airport is named for the Baltimore-born Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court justice. Formerly: "Maryland, My Maryland" by, This page was last edited on 18 January 2023, at 13:53. Maryland has one of the most diverse Hispanic populations in the country, with significant populations from various Caribbean and Central American nations.[131]. 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[35] In the early years, the line between indentured servants and African slaves or laborers was fluid, and white and black laborers commonly lived and worked together, and formed unions. Maryland is home to defense contractor Emergent BioSolutions, which manufactures and provides an anthrax vaccine to U.S. government military personnel. *MD only. As you navigate through the component with assistive technologies, ARIA roles and instructions are read aloud. [34], Most of the English colonists arrived in Maryland as indentured servants, and had to serve a several years' term as laborers to pay for their passage. Major rail yards are located in Baltimore and Cumberland,[172] with an intermodal terminal (rail, truck and marine) in Baltimore.[173]. Heavy manufacturing declined in Baltimore. The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. Despite its historic relevance to the Catholic Church in the United States, the percentage of Catholics in the state of Maryland is below the national average of 20%. His district covers parts of Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties, in addition to all of Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's counties in southern Maryland. Georgetown University, the first Catholic University, was founded in 1789 in what was then part of Maryland (it became a part of the District of Columbia when it was created in the 1790s). Democrats replaced the Constitution of 1864 with the Constitution of 1867. Earthquakes in Maryland are infrequent and small due to the state's distance from seismic/earthquake zones. Nearly 52% of the adult population are Protestants. Mary's. A provisional agreement had been established in 1732. As observed on the map, the eastern half of Maryland is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding estuaries and coastal plains. The Eastern Shore was settled by Protestants, chiefly Methodist and the southern counties were initially settled by English Catholics. The information below reflects cases tested from January 26, 2021 - December 30, 2022. The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. [75], Maryland joined with neighboring states during the end of the 20th century to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay. However, given the incidence of malaria, yellow fever, and typhoid, life expectancy in Maryland was about 10 years less than in New England. Both I-270 and the Capital Beltway were extremely congested; however, the Intercounty Connector (ICC; MD200) has alleviated some congestion over time. 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. [c] Following Protestantism, Catholicism is the second largest religious affiliation, comprising 15% percent of the population. [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. Per the Public Religion Research Institute in 2020, 61 percent of Maryland's population identified with Christianity. In 2002, former Governor Robert Ehrlich was the first Republican to be elected to that office in four decades, and after one term, he lost his seat to Baltimore Mayor and Democrat Martin O'Malley. The official state sport of Maryland, since 1962, is jousting; the official team sport since 2004 is lacrosse. There is also a large automated chicken-farming sector in the state's southeastern part; Salisbury is home to Perdue Farms. [36] As the flow of indentured laborers to the colony decreased with improving economic conditions in England, planters in Maryland imported thousands more slaves and racial caste lines hardened. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. [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. 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. "[18], The original capital of Maryland was St. Mary's City, on the north shore of the Potomac River, and the county surrounding it, the first erected/created in the province,[26] was first called Augusta Carolina, after the King, and later named St. Mary's County. Marylands Bipartisan Success Story. [176], Maryland's state sales tax is six percent. *MD only. Less than 9.95% of fully vaccinated Maryland residents later tested positive for COVID-19. Must register with eligible promo code. The Greater Washington area has the largest population of Ethiopians outside of Africa. Ports in 2008. African Americans form a sizable portion of the state's population, 31.1% as of 2020. [161], Maryland is a major center for life sciences research and development. Marylands first post-vaccination infection was identified on January 26, 2021. [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. A compromise proposed by Charles II in 1682 was undermined by Penn's receiving the additional grant of what is now Delaware. ANNAPOLIS, Md. A new state constitution in 1864 abolished slavery and Maryland was first recognized as a "Free State" in that context. The Congressional Country Club has hosted three golf tournaments for the U.S. Open and a PGA Championship. Attractions in Baltimore include the Harborplace, the Baltimore Aquarium, Fort McHenry, as well as the Camden Yards baseball stadium. It ranges from sandy dunes dotted with seagrass in the east, to low marshlands teeming with wildlife and large bald cypress near the Chesapeake Bay, to gently rolling hills of oak forests in the Piedmont Region, and pine groves in the Maryland mountains to the west. The Eastern Shore is served primarily by broadcast media based around the Delmarva Peninsula; the northeastern section receives both Baltimore and Philadelphia stations. There is a population of rare wild (feral) horses found on Assateague Island. The list includes Babe Ruth, Cal Ripken Jr, Johnny Unitas, Brooks Robinson, Frank Robinson, Ray Lewis, Michael Phelps, Jimmie Foxx, Jim Parker, and Wes Unseld.[203]. [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. Demand for cheap labor from Maryland colonists led to the importation of numerous indentured servants and enslaved Africans. Maryland has been historically prominent to American Catholic tradition because the English colony of Maryland was intended by George Calvert as a haven for English Catholics. [145] Protestantism and Roman Catholicism continued to dominate the Christian landscape, and the Jewish community remained at 3% of the total religious population. free bet of $100. CSX Transportation. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. Maryland has many places important to the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the American Civil War. [27], Lord Baltimore's first settlers arrived in the new colony in March 1634, with his younger brother the Honorable Leonard Calvert (16061647), as first provincial Governor of Maryland. Promoting lifelong health and wellness for all Marylanders. 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. 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. Other Hispanic groups with significant populations in the state include Mexicans and Puerto Ricans and Hondurans. [129][130], Hispanic immigrants of the later 20th century have settled in Aspen Hill, Hyattsville/Langley Park, Glenmont/Wheaton, Bladensburg, Riverdale Park, Gaithersburg, as well as Highlandtown and Greektown in East Baltimore. Many of its citizens subsequently played key political and military roles in the war. Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, and Czechoslovakia, many immigrants from Eastern Europe came to the United States12 percent of whom currently reside in Maryland. Key Facts. My fellow Marylanders: As my time as governor comes to an end, I am grateful to all of youthe people of Marylandfor your heartfelt support and, in times of personal challenges, for your countless prayers. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. [140][141] Amish/Mennonite communities are found in St. Mary's, Garrett, and Cecil counties. Lierman, a Democrat and former state delegate, spoke of a mission-driven comptrollers office that focuses on inclusion and equity for all Marylanders. Their tobacco crops were successful and quickly made the new colony profitable. 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. In 1646, Leonard Calvert returned with troops, recaptured St. Mary's City, and restored order. These give way to Appalachian mixed mesophytic forests near the West Virginia border.[62]. 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. [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. Baltimore's Light RailLink and Metro SubwayLink systems serve its densely populated inner-city and the surrounding suburbs. 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). Other private institutions include Mount St. Mary's University, McDaniel College (formerly known as Western Maryland College), Hood College, Stevenson University (formerly known as Villa Julie College), Loyola University Maryland, and Goucher College, among others. Altogether, white collar technical and administrative workers comprise 25 percent of Maryland's labor force,[citation needed] attributable in part to nearby Maryland being a part of the Washington Metro Area where the federal government office employment is relatively high. Maryland is served by statewide PBS member station Maryland Public Television (MPT). With two major metropolitan areas, Maryland has a number of major and minor professional sports franchises. 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). Most of the population of Maryland lives in the central region of the state, in the Baltimore metropolitan area and Washington metropolitan area, both of which are part of the BaltimoreWashington metropolitan area. Although a tactical draw, the battle was considered a strategic Union victory and a turning point of the war. The Piedmont region, which includes northern and western greater Baltimore, Westminster, Gaithersburg, Frederick, and Hagerstown, has average seasonal snowfall totals generally exceeding 20 inches (51cm), and, as part of USDA Hardiness zones 7b and 7a,[65] temperatures below 10F (12C) are less rare. The grant defined Pennsylvania's southern border as identical to Maryland's northern border, the 40th parallel. ANNAPOLIS, Md. [118] Most are descendants of people transported to the area as slaves from West Africa, and many are of mixed race, including European and Native American ancestry. My state has shown how to achieve real prosperity in our hyperpolarized times. The two years from 1644 to 1646 when Claiborne and his Puritan associates held sway were known as "The Plundering Time". 23.4 percent of students earned passing grades on the AP tests given in May 2008. His father died in 1982, when Moore was three. Power in Maryland is divided among three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. Marylands Bipartisan Success Story. Click on a city or region to explore more. [142] Judaism is the largest non-Christian religion in Maryland, with 241,000 adherents, or four percent of the total population. My fellow Marylanders: As my time as governor comes to an end, I am grateful to all of youthe people of Marylandfor your heartfelt support and, in times of personal challenges, for your countless prayers. The Bay also has overwintering waterfowl in its wildlife refuges. Promoting lifelong health and wellness for all Marylanders. The Democratic Party rapidly regained power in the state from Republicans. By Larry Hogan. Two of Maryland's counties, Howard and Montgomery, are the second and eleventh wealthiest counties in the nation respectively. [24] Ehrlich ran again for governor in 2010, losing again to O'Malley. Among them are two beltways encircling the major cities of the region: I-695, the McKeldin (Baltimore) Beltway, which encircles Baltimore; and a portion of I-495, the Capital Beltway, which encircles Washington, D.C. I-270, which connects the Frederick area with Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia through major suburbs to the northwest of Washington, is a major commuter route and is as wide as fourteen lanes at points. A large percentage of the population of the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland are descendants of British American ancestry. In 1992, Bill Clinton fared better in Maryland than any other state, except his home state of Arkansas. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}39N 77W / 39N 77W / 39; -77 (State of Maryland), This article is about the U.S. state. Other commonly spoken languages include various African languages, Korean, German, Tagalog, Russian, Vietnamese, Italian, various Asian languages, Persian, Hindi, and other Indic languages, Greek, and Arabic. The 1860 census, held shortly before the outbreak of the civil war, showed that 49% of Maryland's African Americans were free blacks. St. Mary's County is home to Historic St. Mary's City, a living museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. [188], The first person known to describe himself as a drag queen was William Dorsey Swann, born enslaved in Hancock, Maryland. This state of affairs lasted until after the American Revolutionary War (17751783). It also became the seventh state admitted to the Union after ratifying the new federal Constitution in 1788. Maryland was an active participant in the events leading up to the American Revolution, and by 1776, its delegates signed the Declaration of Independence. We may be able to help you. Maryland's capital city, Annapolis, is one exception to this pattern since it lies along the banks of the Severn River, close to where it empties into the Chesapeake Bay. I-68 travels 81 miles (130km), connecting the western portions of the state to I-70 at the small town of Hancock. 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. In addition, many suburban counties operate local bus systems which connect to and complement the larger MTA and WMATA/Metro services. Nearby supplies of natural resources along with railroads fostered its growth into a major manufacturing center. 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. [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. Both eastern and western Maryland are, however, dotted with cities of regional importance, such as Ocean City, Princess Anne, and Salisbury on the Eastern Shore and Cumberland, Frostburg, and Hancock in Western Maryland. The law faced a referendum, as Question 6, in the November 2012 election. 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. Education Week ranked Maryland #1 in its nationwide 20092013 Quality Counts reports. [166] In 2014, it switched to a global budget revenue system, whereby hospitals receive a capitated payment to care for their population.[166]. As you navigate through the component with assistive technologies, ARIA roles and instructions are read aloud. [citation needed] The largest and most significant battle in the state was the Battle of Antietam on September 17, 1862, near Sharpsburg. The remainder of the state, particularly Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore, is more supportive of Republicans. The once-mighty primary metals sub-sector, which once included what was then the largest steel factory in the world at Sparrows Point, still exists, but is pressed with foreign competition, bankruptcies, and mergers. Nearly half the black population was free before the war, and some had accumulated property. [121] The Ethiopian community of Greater D.C. was historically based in Washington, D.C.'s Adams Morgan and Shaw neighborhoods, but as the community has grown, many Ethiopians have settled in Silver Spring. The Coast Guard says seven people were rescued offshore in Ocean City, Maryland, over the weekend. [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. 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. A large component of this is commercial fishing, centered in the Chesapeake Bay, but also including activity off the short Atlantic seacoast. Cumberland was Maryland's second-largest city in the 19th century. Maryland was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. [59], Maryland has shale formations containing natural gas, where fracking is theoretically possible.[60]. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. Calvert Marine Museum reveals a 35-foot-long Megalodon Shark skeleton. [123], Irish American populations can be found throughout the Baltimore area,[124] and the Northern and Eastern suburbs of Washington, D.C., in Maryland (descendants of those who moved out to the suburbs[125] of Washington's once predominantly Irish neighborhoods[125][126]), as well as Western Maryland, where Irish immigrant laborers helped to build the B&O Railroad. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. Its economy was heavily plantation-based and centered mostly on the cultivation of tobacco. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. (The Commonwealth of Virginia gave land south of the Potomac, including the town of Alexandria, Virginia; however, Virginia retroceded its portion in 1846). They fall under USDA Hardiness zones 6b and below. [136] In addition, a number of educational and medical research institutions are located in the state. In addition, Hoyer served as House Minority Whip from 2003 to 2006 and 2012 to 2018. Of the unaffiliated, the PRRI study determined their increase to 28% of the population. Marylands first post-vaccination infection was identified on January 26, 2021. The eastern half of Maryland which includes the cities of Ocean City, Salisbury, Annapolis, and the southern and eastern suburbs of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore lies on the Atlantic Coastal Plain, with flat topography and sandy or muddy soil. [95] The center of population of Maryland is located on the county line between Anne Arundel County and Howard County, in the unincorporated community of Jessup. Erin Cox/The Washington Post. [23] In a similar vein, Maryland's geography, culture, and history combine elements of the Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern, and Southern regions of the country. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. They captured Jesuit priests, imprisoned them, then sent them back to England. In an effort to reverse depopulation due to the loss of working-class industries, Baltimore initiated urban renewal projects in the 1960s with Charles Center and the Baltimore World Trade Center. [133] Maryland also has a large Korean American population. Maryland, one of the 50 US states, is located in the Mid-Atlantic region in the northeast of the United States. Maryland's 24 public library systems deliver public education for everyone in the state of Maryland through a curriculum that comprises three pillars: Self-Directed Education (books and materials in all formats, e-resources), Research Assistance & Instruction (individualized research assistance, classes for students of all ages), and Instructive & Enlightening Experiences (e.g., Summer Reading Clubs, author events). Blacks resisted such efforts, with suffrage groups conducting voter education. Vermont has such a law, but no shale gas, and New York has such a ban, though it was made by executive order. [citation needed]. 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