[137] 50.2% of Maryland's population is non-white, or is Hispanic or Latino, the highest percentage of any state on the East Coast, and the highest percentage after the majority-minority states of Hawaii, New Mexico, Texas, California, and Nevada. Maryland 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. First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. Your signature at the MVA will become your official voter registration signature. Maryland has relationships with many provinces, states, and other entities worldwide. [34], The border dispute with Pennsylvania led to Cresap's War in the 1730s. COVID-19 Updates MDH News and Updates. A large percentage of the population of the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland are descendants of British American ancestry. [79] In March 2017, Maryland became the first state with proven gas reserves to ban fracking by passing a law against it. Blacks defeated three efforts to disenfranchise them, making alliances with immigrants to resist various Democratic campaigns. [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. [197] The flagship university and largest undergraduate institution in Maryland is the University of Maryland, College Park which was founded as the Maryland Agricultural College in 1856 and became a public land grant college in 1864. One of these places is Fort McHenry, which defended against the British Empire during the War of 1812. [99][100][101][102][103], As of 2011, 58.0 percent of Maryland's population younger than age1 were minority background.[104]. [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. Maryland blacks were part of a biracial Republican coalition elected to state government in 18961904 and comprised 20% of the electorate.[45]. In 1790, the state ceded land for the establishment of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C. Many of their ethnic Italian, Polish, Czech, Lithuanian, and Greek descendants still live in the area. Asian Americans are concentrated in the suburban counties surrounding Washington, D.C., and in Howard County, with Korean American and Taiwanese American communities in Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Germantown, and a Filipino American community in Fort Washington. In Southern Maryland, tobacco farming nearly vanished due to suburban development and a state tobacco buy-out program in the 1990s. George Calvert, 1st Baron Baltimore (15791632), sought a charter from King Charles I for the territory between Massachusetts to the north and Virginia to the immediate south. Historians debate the constitutionality of these wartime actions, and the suspension of civil liberties was later deemed illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court. Beginning in the 1960s, as suburban growth took hold around Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, the state began to take on a more mid-Atlantic culture as opposed to the traditionally Southern and Tidewater culture that previously dominated most of the state. 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. University of Maryland's team is the Maryland Terrapins. 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. As you navigate through the component with assistive technologies, ARIA roles and instructions are read aloud. The economy's growth and prosperity were based on slave labor, devoted first to the production of tobacco as the commodity crop. 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. African Americans form a sizable portion of the state's population, 31.1% as of 2020. In a 2020 study, Maryland was ranked by the Election Law Journal as the 5th easiest state for citizens to vote in. *MD only. [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. [34], Negotiations continued until a final agreement was signed in 1760. Maryland's library systems include, in part: Many of the library systems have established formalized partnerships with other educational institutions in their counties and regions.[202]. Jan. 17, 2023 12:52 pm ET. About 4,489,078 Maryland residents have been fully vaccinated as of December 16, 2022. . Maryland Department Of Health. 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'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). First wager of $20-$100 qualifies for max. [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. Marylands first post-vaccination infection was identified on January 26, 2021. [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. [170][171], Freight rail transport is handled principally by two Class I railroads, as well as several smaller regional and local carriers. Maryland, constituent state of the United States of America. ", "Tonnage of Top 50 U.S. Water Ports, Ranked by Total Tons", "Maryland's Bioscience Environment: 2009", "Emergent BioSolutions Receives Orphan Drug Designation for BioThrax for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of Anthrax Disease", "Unearthing early American life in St. Mary's City: St. Mary's City is an archaeological jewel on Maryland's Western Shore", "Competition in health insurance research", "The Challenging Transformation Of Health Care Under Maryland's Global Budgets", "Frederick E. Humphreys: First Military Pilot", "Maryland board approves $250 million legal deal to complete Purple Line construction", "A Study of Scarlet: Red Robes and the Maryland Court of Appeals. [158] The state as a whole is heavily industrialized, with a booming economy and influential technology centers. 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. [184], In 2010, Republicans won control of most counties. Baltimore businessmen, including Johns Hopkins, Enoch Pratt, George Peabody, and Henry Walters, founded notable city institutions that bear their names, including respectively a university, library system, music and dance conservatory, and art museum. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. Annual rainfall ranges from 35 to 45 inches (890 to 1,140mm) with more in higher elevations. Many of these are affiliated with various religious sects, including parochial schools of the Catholic Church, Quaker schools, Seventh-day Adventist schools, and Jewish schools. [161], Maryland is a major center for life sciences research and development. The waterfowl support a tourism sector of sportsmen. (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. Click on a city or region to explore more. More Information. New Orleans, LA. Maryland ranks 40th in total energy consumption nationwide, and it managed less toxic waste per capita than all but six states in 2005. 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. This land was ceded to the United States Federal Government in 1790 to form the District of Columbia. For those who want to save time and paper, an electronic reporting option is available through Maryland OneStop. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. Lierman, a Democrat and former state delegate, spoke of a mission-driven comptrollers office that focuses on inclusion and equity for all Marylanders. For those who want to save time and paper, an electronic reporting option is available through Maryland OneStop. St. Mary's County is home to Historic St. Mary's City, a living museum on the site of Maryland's first capital. About four percent are undocumented immigrants. Its economy was heavily plantation-based and centered mostly on the cultivation of tobacco. Promoting lifelong health and wellness for all Marylanders. [177] All real property in Maryland is subject to the property tax. The port ranked 17th in the U.S. by tonnage in 2008. The Eastern Shore was settled by Protestants, chiefly Methodist and the southern counties were initially settled by English Catholics. Thank You, Maryland. Maryland has a broad range of private primary and secondary schools. Key Facts. [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. [142] Judaism is the largest non-Christian religion in Maryland, with 241,000 adherents, or four percent of the total population. Among the immigrants of the 19th and 20th centuries from eastern and southern Europe were many Catholics. In 2012, The Baltimore Sun published a list of Maryland's top ten athletes in the state's history. 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. [32] Both used religion as a tool to gain popular support. 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. Headquartered in Baltimore, MTA's transit services are largely focused on central Maryland, as well as some portions of the Eastern Shore and Southern MD. The Chesapeake Bay nearly bisects the state and the counties east of the bay are known collectively as the Eastern Shore. Both I-270 and the Capital Beltway were extremely congested; however, the Intercounty Connector (ICC; MD200) has alleviated some congestion over time. Wealthy Catholic planters built chapels on their land to practice their religion in relative secrecy. [71] and was later adopted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County as their mascot. The 1860 census, held shortly before the outbreak of the civil war, showed that 49% of Maryland's African Americans were free blacks. New users only. 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. Poverty Rate Drops; Ranks of Uninsured Grow, "Tonnage for Selected U.S. [44][47], Maryland's urban and rural communities had different experiences during the Great Depression. 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. In 2008, intending to promote physical fitness for all ages, walking became the official state exercise. Manufacturing, while large in dollar value, is highly diversified with no sub-sector contributing over 20 percent of the total. Most of the business of government is conducted in Annapolis, the state capital however some cabinet departments and state officials have their offices in Baltimore. We may be able to help you. The law faced a referendum, as Question 6, in the November 2012 election. [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. 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. Attracting educated Asians and Africans to the professional jobs in the region, Maryland has the fifth-largest proportions of racial minorities in the country. 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