Maryland

New Harford Delegation Brings Fresh Perspective

ANNAPOLIS While other delegations just worry about legislation, the Harford County delegation has an extra headache: finding its way around

Mikulski Deluged With Requests for Impeachment Tickets

WASHINGTON Despite polls that show voters are tired of President Clinton’s legal travails, tickets to his impeachment trial appear to be a hot commodity for Marylanders

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ANNAPOLIS – Legislators from heavily Republican Western Maryland are worried about getting a fair share of new education money from the Democrat-controlled General Assembly — a notion ridiculed by the House Speaker, who is from the region

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Ease of Crime, Value of Cars Means Carjacking Is Here to Stay

WASHINGTON – Despite its recent drop, prosecutors say carjacking is likely to remain a popular crime in Maryland because it requires little skill or planning and can give criminals instant financial gain

Officials Say Drop in Carjackings Masks Its Violence, Prevalence

WASHINGTON – It was a pretty routine Friday night for Wanda Payne

Health Officials Say Holiday Stress Does Not Increase Suicides

WASHINGTON – It’s the holiday season

Sometimes A Friendly Voice Is Best Tool Against Suicide

WASHINGTON – Suicide rates drop over the holidays, but suicide prevention groups say they still take every call for help seriously

Growing Hispanic Population Fuels Demand for Bilingual Services

WASHINGTON – Even Sonia Quezada’s experience as a bilingual secretary in Guatemala didn’t prepare her for life in the United States

Abortion Bill Could Tie Senate in Knots

ANNAPOLIS – A Carroll County senator plans to introduce an abortion bill during the 1999 legislative session that leaders worry could tie the chamber in knots