Maryland

Pollution Overview,1,045

WASHINGTON – Maryland manufacturers have dramatically reduced the amount of toxic chemicals they spewed into the state’s air, land and water in recent years, government data reveal

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WASHINGTON – A high concentration of manufacturers helped make Baltimore and surrounding counties the region with the most toxic industrial pollution in Maryland

Campaign Seeks To Give Bicycle Helmets to Needy Children

ANNAPOLIS – Concerned adults in Maryland want children to “protect their melons

Lobbying Data Going On Line, But Not Financial Disclosure

ANNAPOLIS – Today, the only way to find out how much lobbyists spend wining and dining legislators and other officials is to visit the State Ethics Commission in Towson

Editors: Please hold for release for Sunday, April 21.

WASHINGTON – The fortunes of its orange-and-black-clad baseball namesakes may be on the rise, but those of the Maryland state bird are on a steady decline

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WASHINGTON – Scientists believe human activities may be contributing to the Baltimore oriole’s decline

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WASHINGTON – Some top industrial polluters in Maryland blame their size and high production for their large toxic emissions

Recipients Say Getting Off Welfare Is Hard, Even with Desire

In Annapolis, where the Maryland Legislature passed a welfare reform bill this month, and in Washington, D

House Passes Anti-terrorism Bill With Help From Maryland Members

WASHINGTON – With the help of six of seven Maryland members, the House passed a bill Thursday that would attempt to prevent terrorism and restrict appeals of death row inmates