Maryland

Bill Would Give Incentives for Clean-Fuel Vehicles

ANNAPOLIS – Supporters of a bill that would give tax credits to Marylanders who purchase alternative fuel vehicles said Tuesday that the measure would create a market for clean fuel

Maryland Republicans Mostly Supporting GOP Contract

WASHINGTON – During the first half of the 100-day race to make good on the GOP’s Contract with America, three of Maryland’s four Republican House members voted for every provision backed by House Speaker Newt Gingrich

Lobbyists’ Gifts Are Worse than Meals, Lawmakers Told

ANNAPOLIS – Is there a difference between a $25 dollar meal and a $25 gift?

Yes, some lobbyists told the House Commerce and Governmental Matters Committee, which Tuesday heard several bills to limit what lawmakers may accept

Welfare Reforms Draw Praise, but Family Cap Raises Concern

ANNAPOLIS – While proposals to strengthen families and enforce child support collection in Maryland were praised Tuesday by welfare reform advocates, the so-called family cap remained controversial

Local Leaders Plan Tribute to Frederick Douglass

ANNAPOLIS – General Assembly leaders, the University of Maryland System and Morgan State University will host a tribute to state native Frederick Douglass on Monday

Editors: Hold for release Sunday, Feb. 19, and after.

WASHINGTON – When Rep

Washington City Paper Stops Publishing Ladies Nights Ads

WASHINGTON – An alternative Washington newspaper has agreed to stop publishing advertisements that implied men and women would pay different prices on some nights at restaurants and bars

Interior Department Funds Piscataway Park Expansion

WASHINGTON – Piscataway National Park in Maryland will receive $1

Gambling Interests Praise Glendening’s Caution on Expansion

ANNAPOLIS – The casino gambling and racing industries seldom find common ground, but members of both trades said Friday they were comfortable with Parris N