Federal Bill Could Help Revive Old Industrial Sites

WASHINGTON – Abandoned industrial sites in Baltimore and other parts of Maryland could become more attractive to investors if legislation pending in Congress is approved

Army’s New Plan For Mustard Gas Cleanup Applauded

WASHINGTON – Community activists and lawmakers are applauding the Pentagon’s plan to get rid of millions of pounds of World War II-era mustard gas at the Aberdeen Proving Ground in northeastern Maryland

Most Maryland House Members Vote to Sanction House Speaker

WASHINGTON – Seven of Maryland’s eight House members voted Tuesday in favor of sanctioning House Speaker Newt Gingrich for misconduct

Potomac River Weeds Could Pose Hazard As Funds for Clearing Dry Up

WASHINGTON – The federal government needs to restore funds to a program that removes hydrilla and other nuisance plants from the Potomac River, a regional board unanimously agreed Wednesday

Governor’s Address Criticized As Vague by Suburban Legislators

ANNAPOLIS – Although legislators from the Washington, D

Silver Spring Couple Charged with Tax Evasion

WASHINGTON – A Silver Spring couple has been charged with three counts of income tax evasion, after allegedly receiving substantial sums of unrecorded cash from proceeds of casino nights sponsored by the Riverdale Fire Department

Education Funds, Tax Cuts Top D.C. Suburbs’ Legislative Agenda

ANNAPOLIS – Tax cuts and education funding dominated discussion among legislators from the Washington, D

Md. Voter Data Show Independent and Third-Party Gains

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland voters are increasingly rejecting the two major parties when registering and are more willing to vote for minor parties at the polls, State Administrative Board of Election Law data show

Ballot Access Reform Will Again Come Before General Assembly

ANNAPOLIS — Another effort to reform ballot access is headed for the Legislature during the upcoming session

Bartlett Calls for Congressional Vote on Zaire Mission

WASHINGTON – Republican Rep