The ice is melting, and spring could be just around the corner. Here are the top afternoon headlines to keep you fired up:

State school board approves testing all students on math and English this Spring โ€” The Sun

Sweeping climate bill passes Maryland Senate after four voting sessions โ€“ Maryland Matters

Maryland National Guard Brigadier General Works for Vaccine Distribution Equity โ€“ WJZ TV

Ruppersberger Says Schools Need Long-Term Support to Stay Open โ€“ WBAL Radio

Despite Pandemic, Entrepreneur Program at Morgan Makes Gains โ€“ The Daily Record