You can also call our main call center at 800-332-6347 to reach us at anytime. (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. Mary's. Literacy was high among blacks and, as Democrats crafted means to exclude them, suffrage campaigns helped reach blacks and teach them how to resist. Democrats replaced the Constitution of 1864 with the Constitution of 1867. The Democratic Party rapidly regained power in the state from Republicans. The 2006 election brought no change in the pattern of Democratic dominance. Western and northern Maryland have large German-American populations. 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. Annual rainfall ranges from 35 to 45 inches (890 to 1,140mm) with more in higher elevations. Christian Church Adherents and Jewish Population States: 2008", "2017 Greater Washington Jewish Community Demographic Study", "A better way of measuring progress in Maryland", Measuring Prosperity: Maryland's Genuine Progress Indicator | Solutions, U.S. Marylands Calvert Cliffs State Park is known as a hotspot for fossil finding, Alicia Sampson added. [98] The U.S. Census Bureau designates Maryland as one of the South Atlantic States, but it is commonly associated with the Mid-Atlantic States and Northeastern United States by other federal agencies, the media, and some residents. According to the Pew Research Center in 2014, 69 percent of Maryland's population identifies themselves as Christian. Maryland blacks were part of a biracial Republican coalition elected to state government in 18961904 and comprised 20% of the electorate.[45]. This marks the first year that Maryland earned this honor. 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. In Maryland's four westernmost counties, industrial, railroad, and coal mining jobs declined. [198], Baltimore is home to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and the Maryland Institute College of Art. St. Mary's became the first capital of Maryland, and remained so for 60 years until 1695. In 1952, the eastern and western halves of Maryland were linked for the first time by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which replaced a nearby ferry service.[50]. His father died in 1982, when Moore was three. 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. The Coast Guard says seven people were rescued offshore in Ocean City, Maryland, over the weekend. [166] In 2014, it switched to a global budget revenue system, whereby hospitals receive a capitated payment to care for their population.[166]. I-68 travels 81 miles (130km), connecting the western portions of the state to I-70 at the small town of Hancock. [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. The shares of European immigrants born in Eastern Europe increased significantly between 1990 and 2010. For those who want to save time and paper, an electronic reporting option is available through Maryland OneStop. As observed on the map, the eastern half of Maryland is dominated by the Chesapeake Bay and the surrounding estuaries and coastal plains. [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. We may be able to help you. [71] In 1878, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever was the first individual retriever breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. In addition, many suburban counties operate local bus systems which connect to and complement the larger MTA and WMATA/Metro services. (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. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) was the first chartered railroad in the United States. [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. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. km, the State of Maryland is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. [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. (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. The economy's growth and prosperity were based on slave labor, devoted first to the production of tobacco as the commodity crop. 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. 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. We help vulnerable Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. In April 1861, Federal units and state regiments were attacked as they marched through Baltimore, sparking the Baltimore riot of 1861, the first bloodshed in the Civil War. Nearly every part of Maryland receives 3.54.5 inches (89114mm) per month of rain. Maryland has an area of 12,406.68 square miles (32,133.2km2) and is comparable in overall area with Belgium [11,787 square miles (30,530km2)]. His father died in 1982, when Moore was three. Erin Cox/The Washington Post. Cities & Regions. [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. [32] Both used religion as a tool to gain popular support. [178], Prior to the American Civil War, Maryland's elections were largely controlled by the Democrats, which account for 54.9% of all registered voters as of May 2017. [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. Garrett County, which is mountainous, is served by stations from Pittsburgh, and requires cable or satellite for reception. [188], The first person known to describe himself as a drag queen was William Dorsey Swann, born enslaved in Hancock, Maryland. [147][148] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Maryland households are currently the wealthiest in the country, with a 2013 median household income of $72,483,[149] which puts it ahead of New Jersey and Connecticut, which are second and third respectively. We are the states human services provider. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. His father died in 1982, when Moore was three. 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). [189], In February 2010, Attorney General Doug Gansler issued an opinion stating that Maryland law should honor same-sex marriages from out of state. 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. Typical forms of manufacturing include electronics, computer equipment, and chemicals. 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. More often, Maryland gets the remnants of a tropical system that has already come ashore and released most of its energy. [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. [41], The state remained with the Union during the Civil War,[42] due in significant part to demographics and Federal intervention. So prominent is the Chesapeake in Maryland's geography and economic life that there has been periodic agitation to change the state's official nickname to the "Bay State", a nickname that has been used by Massachusetts for decades. 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. The royal charter granted Maryland the land north of the Potomac River up to the 40th parallel. 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. The state is bounded to the north by the Mason-Dixon line that forms the border with Pennsylvania.The Potomac River creates most of its border with West Virginia and Virginia in the west; in the east, it borders Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean on the Delmarva peninsula. About four percent are undocumented immigrants. These measures worked against ill-educated whites and blacks. Their tobacco crops were successful and quickly made the new colony profitable. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. They fall under USDA Hardiness zones 6b and below. [122] The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area is also home to large Eritrean and Somali communities. The highest point in Maryland, with an elevation of 3,360 feet (1,020m), is Hoye Crest on Backbone Mountain, in the southwest corner of Garrett County, near the border with West Virginia, and near the headwaters of the North Branch of the Potomac River. 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. [136], In May 2012, Maryland's Court of Appeals ruled that the state will recognize marriages of same-sex couples who married out-of-state, no matter the outcome of the November election. [190] [143] Jews are numerous throughout Montgomery County and in Pikesville and Owings Mills northwest of Baltimore. The legislature may not increase the governor's proposed budget expenditures. 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. Racial Makeup of Maryland excluding Hispanics from racial categories (2019)[113]NH = Non-Hispanic, Spanish (including Spanish Creole) is the second most spoken language in Maryland, after English. Two National Football League teams play in Maryland, the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore and the Washington Commanders in Landover. Numerous Indian Americans live across the state, especially in central Maryland. The judicial branch of state government consists of one united District Court of Maryland that sits in every county and Baltimore City, as well as 24 Circuit Courts sitting in each County and Baltimore City, the latter being courts of general jurisdiction for all civil disputes over $30,000, all equitable jurisdiction and major criminal proceedings. [44] Following passage of constitutional amendments that granted voting rights to freedmen, in 1867 the state extended suffrage to non-white males. My Maryland fully implements the WAI-ARIA specification for allowing full access to controls and features. 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. Lierman, a Democrat and former state delegate, spoke of a mission-driven comptrollers office that focuses on inclusion and equity for all Marylanders. [138] By 2031, minorities are projected to become the majority of voting eligible residents of Maryland.[139]. Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. 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. Many of its citizens subsequently played key political and military roles in the war. Towson University, founded in 1866, is the state's second largest university. Voters voted 52% to 48% for Question6 on November 6, 2012. [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. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. During the War of 1812, the British military attempted to capture Baltimore, which was protected by Fort McHenry. [65], Precipitation in the state is characteristic of the East Coast. The two years from 1644 to 1646 when Claiborne and his Puritan associates held sway were known as "The Plundering Time". Maryland is the only state with a motto in Italian. [151][152][153] Per capita personal income in 2006 was $43,500, fifth in the nation. The state is bounded to the north by the Mason-Dixon line that forms the border with Pennsylvania.The Potomac River creates most of its border with West Virginia and Virginia in the west; in the east, it borders Delaware and the Atlantic Ocean on the Delmarva peninsula. [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. But the grant indicated that Charles II and William Penn assumed the 40th parallel would pass close to New Castle, Delaware when it falls north of Philadelphia, the site of which Penn had already selected for his colony's capital city. [175] The city of Baltimore and Maryland's 23 counties levy local "piggyback" income taxes at rates between 1.25 and 3.2 percent of Maryland taxable income. The Maryland Transit Administration (often abbreviated as "MTA Maryland"), a state agency part of the Maryland Department of Transportation also provides transit services within the state. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. 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. 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. Other Hispanic groups with significant populations in the state include Mexicans and Puerto Ricans and Hondurans. [76][77], In 2007, Forbes.com rated Maryland as the fifth "Greenest" state in the country, behind three of the Pacific States and Vermont. Key Facts. As of July 2017,[180] 66 percent of the state's population resides in these six jurisdictions, most of which contain large, traditionally Democratic voting blocs: African Americans in Baltimore City and Prince George's; federal employees in Prince George's, Anne Arundel, and Montgomery; and post-graduates in Montgomery. 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]. Super Boosts do not qualify. [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. [167] The independent Maryland Transportation Authority maintains and operates the state's eight toll facilities. Across the Upper South the free black population increased from less than 1% before the war to 14% by 1810. Less than 9.95% of fully vaccinated Maryland residents later tested positive for COVID-19. *MD only. [45] Whites did impose racial segregation in public facilities and Jim Crow laws, which effectively lasted until the passage of federal civil rights legislation in the mid-1960s. [51] It is the 42nd largest and 9th smallest state and is closest in size to the state of Hawaii [10,930.98 square miles (28,311.1km2)], the next smallest state. 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[citation needed] Primary and secondary education in Maryland is overseen by the Maryland State Department of Education, which is headquartered in Baltimore. Customer Service Promise. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists. One major service activity is transportation, centered on the Port of Baltimore and its related rail and trucking access. In 2008, Barack Obama won the state's 10 electoral votes with 61.9 percent of the vote, to John McCain's 36.5 percent. ANNAPOLIS, Md. Some resulted in the break-up of intact residential neighborhoods, producing social volatility, and some older residential areas around the harbor have had units renovated and have become popular with new populations. Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center. 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]. Maryland experienced population growth following World War II. More Information. Promoting lifelong health and wellness for all Marylanders. Wealthy Catholic planters built chapels on their land to practice their religion in relative secrecy. 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 only other airports with commercial service are at Hagerstown and Salisbury. [165], Maryland has experimented with healthcare payment reforms, notably beginning in the 1970s with an all-payer rate setting program regulated by the Health Services Cost Review Commission. The Bay also has overwintering waterfowl in its wildlife refuges. Each county and county-equivalent in Maryland has a local Board of Education charged with running the public schools in that particular jurisdiction. 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]. The top income tax bracket of 9.45 percent is the fifth highest combined state and local income tax rates in the country, behind New York City's 11.35 percent, California's 10.3 percent, Rhode Island's 9.9 percent, and Vermont's 9.5 percent. The Coast Guard says seven people were rescued offshore in Ocean City, Maryland, over the weekend. In 2012, The Baltimore Sun published a list of Maryland's top ten athletes in the state's history. Must register with eligible promo code. Marylands Bipartisan Success Story. 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]. [79] In March 2017, Maryland became the first state with proven gas reserves to ban fracking by passing a law against it. New users only. [174], Maryland imposes five income tax brackets, ranging from 2to 6.25 percent of personal income. Heavy manufacturing declined in Baltimore. In 1760, Maryland's current boundaries took form following the settlement of a long-running border dispute with Pennsylvania. The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. 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]. . Maryland also has several sites of interest to military history, given Maryland's role in the American Civil War and in the War of 1812. Cities & Regions. 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. Farming suffers from weeds as anywhere else, including an unusual multiply resistant ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) found by Rousonelos et al., 2012 with both ALS- and PPO-resistances[160] and which by 2016 had developed a third, EPSP resistance. Maryland has several historic and renowned private colleges and universities, the most prominent of which is Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876 with a grant from Baltimore entrepreneur Johns Hopkins. Although one of the smallest states in the U.S., it features a variety of climates and topographical features that have earned it the moniker of America in Miniature. 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 has the most millionaires per capita in 2013, with a ratio of 7.7 percent. The Progressive Era also brought reforms in working conditions for Maryland's labor force. Must register with eligible promo code. Major rail yards are located in Baltimore and Cumberland,[172] with an intermodal terminal (rail, truck and marine) in Baltimore.[173]. Sixteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties, as well as the city of Baltimore, border the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay estuary and its many tributaries,[22][12] which combined total more than 4,000 miles of shoreline. [70] They are believed to be descended from horses who escaped from Spanish galleon shipwrecks. The government of Maryland is conducted according to the state constitution. Although a tactical draw, the battle was considered a strategic Union victory and a turning point of the war. By Larry Hogan. Key Facts. The Eastern Shore was settled by Protestants, chiefly Methodist and the southern counties were initially settled by English Catholics. 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. [60], Maryland has a wide array of climates, due to local variances in elevation, proximity to water, and protection from colder weather due to downslope winds. The brownstone quarries in the east, which gave Baltimore and Washington much of their characteristic architecture in the mid-19th century, were once a predominant natural resource. Maryland's food-processing plants are the most significant type of manufacturing by value in the state. The largest catches by species are the blue crab, oysters, striped bass, and menhaden. [28], Maryland was founded to provide a haven for England's Roman Catholic minority. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. Of the unaffiliated, the PRRI study determined their increase to 28% of the population. Covering an area of 32,133.2 sq. An estimated 81,500 Jewish Americans live in Montgomery County, constituting approximately 10% of the total population. Poverty Rate Drops; Ranks of Uninsured Grow, "Tonnage for Selected U.S. [183], From 2007 to 2011, U.S. 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. Maryland, one of the 50 US states, is located in the Mid-Atlantic region in the northeast of the United States. Historians debate the constitutionality of these wartime actions, and the suspension of civil liberties was later deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. Thank You, Maryland. Though the Salvadoran population is more concentrated in the area around Washington, D.C., and the Puerto Rican population is more concentrated in the Baltimore area, all other major Hispanic groups in the state are evenly dispersed between these two areas. Maryland (US: /mrlnd/ (listen) MERR-il-nd)[b] is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. From the Cumberland Valley on westward, the climate begins to transition to a humid continental climate (Kppen Dfa). [34], The border dispute with Pennsylvania led to Cresap's War in the 1730s. ANNAPOLIS, Md. [54][55] The M5.8 Virginia earthquake in 2011 was felt moderately throughout Maryland. 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. Mobs burned down all the original Catholic churches of southern Maryland. [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. [31] A dispute with traders from Virginia over Kent Island in the Chesapeake led to armed conflict. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. Blacks defeated three efforts to disenfranchise them, making alliances with immigrants to resist various Democratic campaigns. Maryland enjoys considerable historical repute for the talented sports players of its past, including Cal Ripken Jr. and Babe Ruth. [145] Protestantism and Roman Catholicism continued to dominate the Christian landscape, and the Jewish community remained at 3% of the total religious population. ", "Maryland Income Tax InformationLocal Tax Rates", "A Homeowner's Guide to Property Taxes and Assessments", Local and National Election ResultsElection Center 2008Elections & Politics, "Official Gubernatorial General Election results for Maryland", "Larry Hogan, Maryland Governor, Urges Republicans to Look Beyond 'Shrinking Base', "Republican Larry Hogan wins Md. [161], Maryland is a major center for life sciences research and development. 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. 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. [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. [142] Judaism is the largest non-Christian religion in Maryland, with 241,000 adherents, or four percent of the total population. It also became the seventh state admitted to the Union after ratifying the new federal Constitution in 1788. Middle Atlantic coastal forests, typical of the southeastern Atlantic coastal plain, grow around Chesapeake Bay and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Maryland has a broad range of private primary and secondary schools. Thank You, Maryland. After Georgia congressman William D. Upshaw criticized Maryland openly in 1923 for not passing Prohibition laws, Baltimore Sun editor Hamilton Owens coined the "Free State" nickname for Maryland in that context, which was popularized by H. L. Mencken in a series of newspaper editorials. 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