Maryland

Bill Seeks to Repeal Helmet Law

ANNAPOLIS Lyndon Abell wants to ride his motorcycle to the nearby 7-Eleven, but he’d like to do it without wearing a helmet a violation of state law

State Loan Programs Proliferating

ANNAPOLIS – Two new economic development bills introduced by Gov

New Academy to Show Teachers How to Use Technology in the Classroom

TOWSON – When Delegate Maggie McIntosh, D-Baltimore, received a report on the status of computers in the classroom last year, she was impressed to see that 82 percent of Maryland teachers feel comfortable operating computers

Bethesda Bar Owner Supports Drunken Driving Bills

ANNAPOLIS As the General Assembly begins to debate lowering the threshold for driving while drunk, Lewie Bloom steels himself for criticism

Getting Ready for the Big Man on Campus is Hard Work

COLLEGE PARK – Jessica Davies’ 4-year- old son, Drew, wants President Clinton to take a time-out

Pinsky Proposes Teacher Incentives

ANNAPOLIS-Diane Richmond has taught for seven years

Despite a Wet January, Farmers Want More Rain

ANNAPOLIS It may be a wet winter but don’t let that fool you; Maryland has not lifted its statewide advisory to take shorter showers and conserve water in general

Local Jailers Pass on Opportunity to Grab Federal Funds

WASHINGTON – The state and six counties will get $3

Police Request More Tools to Fight Child Pornography

ANNAPOLIS Police this week asked state legislators for more tools in their increasingly high-tech war against child pornography, but critics warned that quirks in Internet technology could unfairly subject innocent people to prosecution

Maryland Turns Focus on Lead Paint to Individual Homes

WASHINGTON – Maryland officials said they will use a federal grant to turn lead paint abatement programs away from large apartment complexes, focusing instead on individual’s homes and small rental units