Maryland island struggles to survive impact of rising sea level, erosion | 60 Minutes

Maryland island struggles to survive impact of rising sea level, erosion | 60 Minutes

Maryland island struggles to survive impact of rising sea level, erosion | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Smith Island in the Chesapeake Bay is slowly disappearing as sea rises and erosion hits the shoreline. The population has dwindled, but the people still living there say they’re there to stay. Be the first … Read more

Why staffing cuts to national parks could pose safety concerns for summer visitors

Why staffing cuts to national parks could pose safety concerns for summer visitors

Assateague Island, Maryland — The shoreline of Maryland’s Assateague Island is a familiar place for surfer Zack Tyndall. A former firefighter paramedic, Tyndall often helped beachgoers there — but now, as the mayor of nearby Berlin, Maryland, he says safety isn’t guaranteed. “I don’t want to see anybody drown,” Tyndall told CBS News. “We had … Read more

Maryland county bill would give hiring preference to laid-off federal workers

Maryland county bill would give hiring preference to laid-off federal workers

Maryland county bill would give hiring preference to laid-off federal workers – CBS News Watch CBS News New legislation in a Maryland county is aiming to make it easier for laid-off federal employees to find work. Will Jawando, vice president for the Montgomery County Council in Maryland, joins “The Takeout” to discuss the bill. Be … Read more