MVA Says New VEIP Treadmill Testing Is a Success

ANNAPOLIS – Nearly two months after mandatory treadmill testing became required for most Maryland cars, few vehicles have been damaged and wait times have been short, state officials said Tuesday

Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Maryland Clean Water Failures

Maryland has failed to properly monitor the quality of the state’s lakes, rivers, and bays, said three environmental groups in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday

Environmentalists, Industry Have Doubts on Utility Deregulation

ANNAPOLIS – The proposed deregulation of Maryland’s electricity industry could have a devastating effect on environmental quality, a coalition of state environmental activists is telling state government

Bay Trust’s Revenues Down, but Officials Aren’t Worried

ANNAPOLIS – Despite declining funding from both the sale of “Treasure the Chesapeake” license plates and a state income tax check-off, Chesapeake Bay Trust leaders say the organization has more than enough money to give away

W. Md. Co-op Begins Distribution of Rabbit Meat

ANNAPOLIS – Get ready for the new other white meat: rabbit

Lawyers Must Explain Jury Trial Waiver to Clients, Court Says

ANNAPOLIS – A Prince George’s County man’s rape conviction is invalid because his lawyer didn’t tell him that juries must reach their decisions unanimously, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled Friday

Appeals Court Upholds Local Decision-making in Land Use Case

ANNAPOLIS – A 250-foot-tall communications tower overlooking a Frederick County residential development can remain standing, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled Thursday

Court of Special Appeals Rules for Gay Dad in Visitation Case

ANNAPOLIS – An Anne Arundel County judge erred when he restricted a father’s custody of his children because the father was gay, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled Wednesday