Maryland

Delegate Wants To Abolish Lieutenant Governorship

ANNAPOLIS – Abolishing the office of lieutenant governor would save hundreds of thousands of dollars each year that could be used to hire more state police or care for the elderly, a Baltimore County lawmaker argued Tuesday

States Must Curb Youth Tobacco Purchasing or Lose Federal Money

WASHINGTON – A new federal regulation requiring states to enforce laws prohibiting the sale of tobacco products to minors should not pose a problem for Maryland, one official said

Montgomery County Horse Arenas Collapse Under Weight of Snow

WASHINGTON – When farm foreman Arthur Lee shut the door of the indoor riding arena at Pomfret Farm in Barnesville last Friday, he had no hint he’d leave nothing behind

Riverdale Twins Win Twin Scholarships From Former Terp Ball Player

RIVERDALE – The first letter contained the best news she had received Christmas Day

Maryland Wildlife Weather the Blizzard of ’96

WASHINGTON – While the blizzard of ’96 forced many residents indoors, Maryland wildlife resorted to other survival strategies

Insurance Co. Must Pay Defense Costs in Sexual Harassment Case

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Special Appeals Thursday told an insurance company it must pay for the cost of defending a client against a complaint of sexual harassment

Black Leadership Conference to be Held in Washington

WASHINGTON – Prominent political, civil rights and religious leaders, including the Rev

Southern Md. Delegation Mixed on Glendening Proposals

ANNAPOLIS – Southern Maryland legislators responded warmly to Gov

Senators spar over term limits bill

ANNAPOLIS – A Republican senator sparred briefly with Democratic colleagues Thursday over a proposed term limits amendment to the Maryland Constitution

UM System Anticipates Enrollment Surge

COLLEGE PARK – A University of Maryland System Board of Regents panel predicted Thursday that enrollment would surge in the next 10 years as the baby boom generation’s children reach college age