ANNAPOLIS – In an effort to curb what they said was an increase in underage drinking and driving, educators, parents, attorneys and alcohol distributors asked lawmakers Thursday to pass legislation that would suspend the driver’s license of anyone who provides a minor with alcohol

ANNAPOLIS – More than two of every three Marylanders favor an outright ban on smoking in restaurants and bars, once again putting the spotlight on a legislation that has been killed in the General Assembly for the past four years

ANNAPOLIS – Following the death last week of a young man in custody, juvenile justice advocates pressured Maryland lawmakers Tuesday for stronger legislative oversight of the Department of Juvenile Services

ANNAPOLIS – The timing seemed too perfect to be a coincidence

ANNAPOLIS – Turning up the heat on the General Assembly to approve slot machine legislation, the company that controls Maryland racing temporarily cancelled one of the state’s most prestigious races because it said it lacks the money to offer an attractive purse

ANNAPOLIS – Following through on a campaign promise to bring more accountability to state government, Gov

ANNAPOLIS – Advocates for the state’s low-income families are asking Maryland legislators to give top priority this session to allocating funds for affordable housing, health care, adult education and child care for the poor

ANNAPOLIS – Martin O’Malley was sworn in as Maryland’s 61st governor Wednesday, declaring, “I take responsibility” for what he predicted would be difficult choices and asking Marylanders to share in the sacrifice

ANNAPOLIS – Proponents of a ban on smoking in restaurants and taverns in Maryland pressed their cause for the fifth straight year on Thursday, this time confident that they have the necessary votes in the General Assembly and hopeful of winning the new governor’s approval