Maryland

Modest UMS Room and Board Increases Likely

A University of Maryland System Board of Regents panel gave initial approval Thursday to a plan that slightly increases room and board costs at most system institutions next year

Court of Appeals Affirms Use of DNA Evidence in Rape Conviction

ANNAPOLIS – In a 6-1 ruling, the Maryland Court of Appeals Wednesday upheld the admissibility of DNA evidence and the statistical measures used in the science of matching criminals with crime scenes

Opponents Fail To Amend Governor’s Gun Control Bill

ANNAPOLIS – Senate foes of Gov

Md. Congressional Delegation Split on Product Liability Reform

WASHINGTON – Maryland’s congressional delegation is splitting along party lines on a bill that would limit damage awards in cases involving defective products

House Panel Says NIH Not Responsible for Contaminations

WASHINGTON – The National Institutes of Health was not responsible for the radioactive contamination of 27 people last June, a congressional panel said Thursday

Transportation Secretary Considers Privatization and New Tolls

WASHINGTON – Maryland Transportation Secretary David L

Clinton’s ’97 Budget Includes an Increase For Bay Funding

WASHINGTON – President Clinton’s proposed budget for fiscal year 1997 includes a small increase in funds for Chesapeake Bay cleanup programs

Senate Close To Passing Health Plan Disclosure Bill

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Senate gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a bill requiring health insurance carriers to disclose information about their plans and operating practices to consumers, employers and doctors