Bill Would Make All State Agencies Install Toll-Free Lines

ANNAPOLIS – A bill that calls for equipping all state agencies with toll-free telephone numbers would make government equally accessible to all Marylanders, its sponsor said Tuesday

Lawmakers Want Accountability for Economic Development Aid

ANNAPOLIS – Legislators want companies held more accountable for the jobs and capital investment they are supposed to bring in exchange for state loans or grants — but they’re torn over just how much accountability

Park Service Predicts Perfectly Timed Cherry Blossom Bloom

WASHINGTON – The National Park Service predicted Thursday the District’s cherry trees will perform a “three-peat” by blooming right in the middle of the two-week cherry blossom festival for the third year in a row

Bill Would End Telemarketers’ Automatic-Dialing Annoyances

ANNAPOLIS – Consumers could receive fewer mystery phone calls under a bill now before the state Legislature

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WASHINGTON – The primary race for Rep

New Treasurer Says Country Boy Roots Brought Success

ANNAPOLIS – Sitting in the plush state treasurer’s office, Richard N

Prevailing Wage Law Repeal Is Before State Again

ANNAPOLIS – Supporters of a bill to repeal the prevailing wage law, which has failed numerous times in the past, hope this year’s proposal will be pulled through by the pro-business fever in the Legislature

Gun Control Group Calls for Ban on Gun Company Ads

WASHINGTON – A leading gun control group petitioned the Federal Trade Commission Wednesday to ban all gun advertising that claims handguns make homes safer, alleging the ads are false

Congressmen Recall Special Valentine’s Days, Dates

WASHINGTON – Ask someone married to recall their best Valentine’s Day date, and their thoughts often drift to their spouses