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
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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
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
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