Law Says Maryland Vintners Can Sell No Wine Across State Lines

WASHINGTON – The Fiore Winery in Pylesville is known for its red wines, but out-of-state aficionados who want to sample its “very nice” cabernet sauvignon or the more unusual chambourcin wine are pretty much out of luck

Clinton Gun-Licensing Plan Has Maryland Gun Owners Fired Up

WASHINGTON – At the Arrow and Bullet store in Hagerstown, owner Bill Scally said he doesn’t see much good that can come out of President Clinton’s proposal to require a license to buy a handgun

Advocates Say Plan to Insure Parents Would Close ‘Enormous’ Health Care Gap

WASHINGTON – President Clinton’s $50 billion proposal to expand state children’s health insurance programs could help close an enormous gap in coverage for low-income parents in Maryland, say advocates in the state

Snow Day is No Day Off for Maryland Congressional Delegation Staffers

WASHINGTON – The snow that emptied the streets of Washington also quieted the halls of Congress for a second day Wednesday, but for staffers in at least half of the Maryland delegation’s offices it was just another workday

Clinton’s Gun-Control Plan Could Expedite Smart-Gun Technology

WASHINGTON – Glendening administration officials hailed President Clinton’s interest in “smart-gun” technology, saying federal involvement will give companies the money and the incentive to see that it becomes a reality

Maryland Officials Crow Over Gains in Children’s Health Insurance

WASHINGTON – A Maryland program to bring health insurance to poor children has exceeded supporters’ hopes, giving the state a head start on President Clinton’s call to reach even further into communities that lack health coverage

High Court Rejects Homebuilders’ Bid to Recoup $6.8 Million in State Taxes

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an appeal from an area homebuilder that wanted a refund of $6

High Court Rejects Challenge of Good Friday Holiday for Public Schools

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to hear a former Montgomery County schoolteacher’s challenge of a state law that mandates a public school holiday from the Friday before Easter to the Monday following

Maryland Not Likely to Shake Flu Bug for Several More Weeks, Officials Say

WASHINGTON – Doctors say it may be four to six weeks before the end of flu season in Maryland, which health officials say has now reached all parts of the state

House Speaker Ruffles Colleague With Agenda Release

ANNAPOLIS – House Speaker Casper R