Maryland

Bills Would Bar Former Lawmakers from Lobbying for a While

ANNAPOLIS – The revolving door between the Legislature and lobbying needs to be locked — at least for a little while

Shore Mayors Seek Police Funding, Control of Historic Sites

ANNAPOLIS – Eastern Shore mayors, meeting with the region’s lawmakers Friday, appealed for increased funding for municipal police and greater authority over historic sites

Anti-discrimination Bills Spark Debate

ANNAPOLIS – A twice-failed controversial bill that would protect gays and bisexuals from discrimination in Maryland sparked clashing testimony here Thursday

Hoyer, Mikulski Cited for Excessive Government Spending

WASHINGTON – A national watchdog organization this week spotlighted more than $1 billion of “pork-barrel spending” in the 1995 federal budget, including $42 million secured by Rep

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