Maryland

As Purple Martins Return to Area, Bird Bill Takes Flight

ANNAPOLIS – Robert Sladek of Calvert County has been “in the purple martin business” for 27 years

Community Associations Dominate New Housing Market

ANNAPOLIS – Ronald Wohl moved to a North Potomac home governed by a homeowner’s association because there was little else to choose from

Senate Offers Compromise To Abolish Legislative Scholarships

ANNAPOLIS – Senators who voted this week to pass a watered- down bill to abolish legislative scholarships say the measure is the only chance for reform this year

Term Limits Wave Will Miss Maryland This Year

ANNAPOLIS – The term limits wave continues to gain momentum nationwide, but its crest will miss Maryland – at least this year

Editors: Hold for release for Sunday, March 26, and after.

WASHINGTON – After almost five months of unemployment, Martha Cooley will be working again next week

Lawmakers Want Businesses To Help Reduce Welfare Rolls

ANNAPOLIS – Legislation aimed at getting Maryland businesses to help welfare recipients go to work won tentative approval Wednesday in the Maryland House of Delegates

Teachers Association Hands Out Legislative Baseball Cards

ANNAPOLIS – Trade you two John Cades for a Cas Taylor?

The Maryland State Teachers Association thinks it has found a novel way to publicize its legislative agenda — and get General Assembly members to fraternize at the same time

Maryland Municipalities Anticipate Mandates Relief

WASHINGTON – Maryland officials welcomed President Clinton’s signing Wednesday of a bill slowing down Congress’ ability to burden state and local governments with expensive programs without paying for them