Maryland

Activists Converge on Annapolis To Combat Underage Drinking

ANNAPOLIS – About 300 students, parents and activists braved a cool drizzle Thursday to rally against underage drinking and the Maryland parents who tolerate it

Glendening Says He Will Veto Any Expansion of Gambling

ANNAPOLIS – It’s no gamble

Hoyer, Gephardt Criticize GOP Welfare Plan

WASHINGTON – Rep

Lawmakers Hear VEIP Bills

ANNAPOLIS – Sponsors of opposing vehicle emissions inspection bills squared off over the fate of the controversial program in a packed hearing room Thursday

Senate Republicans Unveil Legislative Agenda

ANNAPOLIS – Putting the foundation under promises outlined in the Republican Contract with Maryland, GOP state senators unveiled their legislative agenda Thursday

Administrators Support Bill against Teacher Assaults

ANNAPOLIS – When an art teacher at Annapolis High School was beaten and permanently injured in trying to break up a student fight, Principal George Rossiter was enraged

Bill Connects Jobs to Welfare Reform

ANNAPOLIS – Legislation tying job creation to welfare reform drew praise Wednesday from both business leaders and advocates for the poor during a hearing in the House of Delegates

Bill Would Ban Sale of License Plate Covers

ANNAPOLIS – During a traffic stop, Anne Arundel Police Officer Thomas Jones couldn’t read the car’s license number because of a darkened plate cover

Bill Would Draw Juries Across Md. from Motor Vehicle Records

ANNAPOLIS – A bill that would expand Maryland’s jury pool by allowing courts to recruit from driver’s license records is making its ninth trip through the Senate

Westinghouse Wins $43 Million Navy Contract

WASHINGTON – Westinghouse Electric Corp