ANNAPOLIS – A bill that calls for equipping all state agencies with toll-free telephone numbers would make government equally accessible to all Marylanders, its sponsor said Tuesday
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Education Board Cuts Two School Make-up Days
BALTIMORE – Students in Maryland public schools will not be required to make up two of the school days canceled because of bad weather, the Maryland State Board of Education decided Tuesday
Federal Transportation Official Calls for Steps to Improve Train Safety
WASHINGTON – The National Transportation Safety Board chairman Tuesday told a Senate panel that several steps need to be taken to improve train safety
Sarbanes, Other Democrats, Propose Short Extension of Whitewater Hearings
WASHINGTON – Maryland Sen
Shame Touted as Weapon to Fight Youth Crime
ANNAPOLIS – State lawmakers wrestling with the burgeoning problem of juvenile crime should follow the ancient example of New Zealand tribes and “shame” youthful offenders into going straight, a University of Maryland criminologist argues
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WASHINGTON – As president, Tyrese Ross Lloyd says, she would make sure people get more leisure time
Lawmakers Want Accountability for Economic Development Aid
ANNAPOLIS – Legislators want companies held more accountable for the jobs and capital investment they are supposed to bring in exchange for state loans or grants — but they’re torn over just how much accountability