Maryland became the 7th state on April 28, 1788.

Civic life here is shaped by the Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore, Annapolis, federal employment around Washington, ports, biotechnology, military installations, suburbs, farms, and transportation corridors. Public decisions often involve schools, Bay restoration, housing, commuting, public safety, health care, and regional growth. Below this context sit the practical tools: Maryland’s delegation, state government, and where to verify both.