For example, the Delmarva Peninsula is composed of the Eastern Shore counties of Maryland, the entire state of Delaware, and the two counties that make up the Eastern Shore of Virginia, whereas the westernmost counties of Maryland are considered part of Appalachia. [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. This is consistent with a January 2011 Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies poll showing 51% support for marriage in the state. [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. (AP) Maryland 's Gov.-elect Wes Moore announced additional Cabinet appointments on Tuesday, a day before he's scheduled to be sworn in as governor. A compromise proposed by Charles II in 1682 was undermined by Penn's receiving the additional grant of what is now Delaware. There is a population of rare wild (feral) horses found on Assateague Island. [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. The port ranked 17th in the U.S. by tonnage in 2008. 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. 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. In 2014, Larry Hogan, a moderate Republican,[186] was elected Governor of Maryland. Maryland has a broad range of private primary and secondary schools. The government of Maryland is conducted according to the state constitution. [citation needed] One of Maryland's best known political figures is a Republican former governor Spiro Agnew, who pled no contest to tax evasion and resigned in 1973.[181]. "[28] The Puritans set up a new government prohibiting both Roman Catholicism and Anglicanism. Jacksonville, FL (2010). More settlers soon followed. The biggest operations were Bethlehem Steel's Fairfield Yard, which built Liberty ships; and Glenn Martin, an aircraft manufacturer. In 1980, Maryland was one of six states to vote for Jimmy Carter. The waterfowl support a tourism sector of sportsmen. 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. Its computer industries are some of the most sophisticated in the United States, and the federal government has invested heavily in the area. Into the 18th century, individual priests and lay leaders claimed Maryland farms belonging to the Jesuits as personal property and bequeathed them in order to evade the legal restrictions on religious organizations' owning property.[30]. A problem arose when Charles II granted a charter for Pennsylvania. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. By Larry Hogan. The remainder of the state, particularly Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore, is more supportive of Republicans. Amtrak trains, including the high-speed Acela Express serve Baltimore's Penn Station, BWI Airport, New Carrollton, and Aberdeen along the Washington, D.C. to Boston Northeast Corridor. Maryland's economy benefits from the state's proximity to the federal government in Washington, D.C., with an emphasis on technical and administrative tasks for the defense/aerospace industry and bio-research laboratories, as well as staffing of satellite government headquarters in the suburban or exurban Baltimore/Washington area. More Information. [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. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. There are also several auxiliary Interstate highways in Maryland. Maryland ranks 40th in total energy consumption nationwide, and it managed less toxic waste per capita than all but six states in 2005. Maryland has a large food-production sector. There is also a large automated chicken-farming sector in the state's southeastern part; Salisbury is home to Perdue Farms. The information below reflects cases tested from January 26, 2021 - December 30, 2022. 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. Large ethnic minorities include Eastern Europeans such as Croatians, Belarusians, Russians and Ukrainians. 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. Influenced by a changing economy, revolutionary ideals, and preaching by ministers, numerous planters in Maryland freed their slaves in the 20 years after the Revolutionary War. 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. [76][77], In 2007, Forbes.com rated Maryland as the fifth "Greenest" state in the country, behind three of the Pacific States and Vermont. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. Mining other than construction materials is virtually limited to coal, which is located in the mountainous western part of the state. [190] 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. 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. Maryland (US: / m r l n d / MERR-il-nd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Power in Maryland is divided among three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. Must register with eligible promo code. Immigration from outside the United States resulted in a net increase of 129,730 people, and migration within the country produced a net loss of 13,017 people. About four percent are undocumented immigrants. As of 2015[update], Maryland had the highest median household income of any state, owing in large part to its proximity to Washington, D.C., and a highly diversified economy spanning manufacturing, retail services, public administration, real estate, higher education, information technology, defense contracting, health care, and biotechnology. Baltimore was a major war production center during World War II. They captured Jesuit priests, imprisoned them, then sent them back to England. [59], Maryland has shale formations containing natural gas, where fracking is theoretically possible.[60]. 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 Progressive Era also brought reforms in working conditions for Maryland's labor force. [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. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. Marylands Bipartisan Success Story. [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. Heavy manufacturing declined in Baltimore. 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. Mary's. Blacks defeated three efforts to disenfranchise them, making alliances with immigrants to resist various Democratic campaigns. Baltimore City is among the top 15 largest ports in the nation,[157] and was one of six major U.S. ports that were part of the February 2006 controversy over the Dubai Ports World deal. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. A new state constitution in 1864 abolished slavery and Maryland was first recognized as a "Free State" in that context. The majority of Maryland's population is concentrated in the cities and suburbs surrounding Washington, D.C., as well as in and around Maryland's most populous city, Baltimore. . [46], The Progressive Era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries brought political reforms. The honor of serving as your governor is second only to the honor of being your fellow Marylander. This marks the first year that Maryland earned this honor. Many tourists visit Baltimore, the beaches of the Eastern Shore, and the nature of western Maryland. . More often, Maryland gets the remnants of a tropical system that has already come ashore and released most of its energy. Manufacturing, while large in dollar value, is highly diversified with no sub-sector contributing over 20 percent of the total. The Appalachian Mountains of western Maryland are home to Appalachian-Blue Ridge forests. The information that must match is your name, your date of birth, and your driver's license or State ID number. [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. [145] Protestantism and Roman Catholicism continued to dominate the Christian landscape, and the Jewish community remained at 3% of the total religious population. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. Historically, there used to be small gold-mining operations in Maryland, some near Washington, but these no longer exist. The information below reflects cases tested from January 26, 2021 - December 30, 2022. 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. 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. [80], Because of its location near the Atlantic Coast, Maryland is somewhat vulnerable to tropical cyclones, although the Delmarva Peninsula and the outer banks of North Carolina provide a large buffer, such that strikes from major hurricanes (category3 or above) occur infrequently. 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. [18] In 1632, Charles I of England granted Lord Baltimore a colonial charter, naming the colony after his wife, Henrietta Maria. In addition, a number of educational and medical research institutions are located in the state. We are the states human services provider. Poverty Rate Drops; Ranks of Uninsured Grow, "Tonnage for Selected U.S. Lierman, a Democrat and former state delegate, spoke of a mission-driven comptrollers office that focuses on inclusion and equity for all Marylanders. [28], Maryland was founded to provide a haven for England's Roman Catholic minority. Cities & Regions. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources. The Baltimore Colts represented the NFL in Baltimore from 1953 to 1983 before moving to Indianapolis. 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]. In Southern Maryland, history and culture mingle on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay. As observed on the map, the eastern half of Maryland is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding estuaries and coastal plains. Super Boosts do not qualify. [58] Buckel's Bog is believed by geologists to have been a remnant of a former natural lake. 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 1642, a number of Puritans left Virginia for Maryland and founded Providence (now called Annapolis) on the western shore of the upper Chesapeake Bay. "George Calvert and Cecilius Calvert, Barons Baltimore" William Hand Browne, Nabu Press (August 1, 2010). (AP) Maryland 's Gov.-elect Wes Moore announced additional Cabinet appointments on Tuesday, a day before he's scheduled to be sworn in as governor. Numerous coves, creeks, salt marshes, and small islands are seen everywhere. 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. [66] Maryland's state flower, the black-eyed susan, grows in abundance in wild flower groups throughout the state. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. According to the Pew Research Center in 2014, 69 percent of Maryland's population identifies themselves as Christian. 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. governor's race in stunning upset", "Cost of Voting in the American States: 2020", "The First Drag Queen Was a Former Slave", "Top 10 Largest School Districts by Enrollment and Per Pupil Current Spending", "Md. 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. In addition, Hoyer served as House Minority Whip from 2003 to 2006 and 2012 to 2018. 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