Maryland

Public Health Panel Sees Gun Violence As Disease

BALTIMORE – Gun violence is usually the province of policemen and politicians, but the problem was called a disease Wednesday at a gathering of public health officials

Wynn’s Challenger Says He’s Just Average, But Lawsuits Have Embroiled Him

John Kimble says he is running for Congress because he’s “just your average Joe

Maryland Doctor Disciplines Climb Since 1991

WASHINGTON – The number of Maryland doctors disciplined by the state medical board roughly tripled from 1991 to 1995, according to a report released Tuesday by the Federation of State Medical Boards

Phragmites Control Bill Advances

ANNAPOLIS – A bill that would help private landowners pay for the cost of controlling phragmites — a fast-spreading wetlands reed that crowds out native Maryland species — is close to final passage

House Line-Item Veto Vote Mired in Confusion

WASHINGTON – Democratic Rep

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Secret Service to Build in Beltsville

WASHINGTON – A House transportation subcommittee has authorized funds for a new Secret Service facility to be built on the agency’s training campus in Beltsville, Md

Bill Making State-Aided Businesses Accountable Nears Passage

ANNAPOLIS – A bill raising the standard of accountability for businesses that receive special state loans or grants in exchange for bringing jobs and capital investment to Maryland moved a step closer to final passage Thursday

Woman Injured in Go-kart Accident To Get Jury Trial

ANNAPOLIS – A Davidsonville woman whose scalp was torn off while racing a go-kart has the right to have a jury decide if the race organizer and the go-kart’s manufacturer and seller were to blame for her injuries, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled Thursday