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