ARNOLD – Ernie and Cathleen Butler were just hoping to get some help fixing their roof, but ended up with major home improvements that will save them money on their energy bills – all for free
Thousands of Food Stamp Applicants Waiting for Approval
ANNAPOLIS – Nearly a month after Hurricane Isabel buffeted Maryland, thousands of affected residents are still waiting to find out if they are eligible for special food stamp benefits
Child Abusers Face Increased Prison Time, But Advocates Want More
ANNAPOLIS – A new Maryland law may keep convicted child abusers in jail up to 10 years longer, but child advocates insist that to better protect children, failing to report possible abuse should be a crime
After-school Programs Struggle for Survival
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland after-school programs are struggling to keep their doors open after two rounds of state budget cuts slashed funding for a grant program by 60 percent
New Law Mandates Longer Child Booster Seat Use
ANNAPOLIS – Patricia Campana is one step ahead of the law
Budget Cuts Produce Lengthy Waiting List for Child Care Help
ANNAPOLIS – The number of Maryland parents waiting for child care subsidies soared to more than 8,000 in just seven months, since state budget cuts forced the Department of Human Resources to freeze applications to the program