Maryland

Ehrlich Has Struggled to Capitalize on Anti-Incumbent, Pro-Republican Trends

ANNAPOLIS – Anti-incumbent sentiment, Republican enthusiasm and the emergence of the Tea Party might have propelled former Gov

Election Unlikely to Reform Maryland’s Blue Political Landscape

WASHINGTON – When Republican Bob Ehrlich beat a Kennedy for the governor’s seat in 2002, the triumph was expected to ignite confidence among conservatives

Both Candidates for Governor Leave Room for Improvement in Juvenile Services

ANNAPOLIS – Unfit facilities, unequal treatment for girls, millions of lost Medicaid dollars and the murder of a teacher are just a few of the problems that plague the Department of Juvenile Services

Confusion, Frustration Mark Mortgage Modification Program

WASHINGTON – When Wells Fargo called Baltimore salesman David Devaney in July 2009 to tell him he qualified for a loan modification, medical bills were mounting for his daughter, who was born prematurely, and he’d been forced to take a lower-paying job when his company was bought out

Trackers Film Candidates for Campaign Gaffes

ANNAPOLIS – If Gov

Health Care Law’s Passage Still Fuels Election Debate

WASHINGTON – When Tamisha Jackson got a letter from her health insurer informing her that she would no longer have coverage after she turned 22 last November, the Towson University graduate student immediately began to research individual plans

Health Care Law Takes Effect Amid Controversy

WASHINGTON – Controversy continues to surround the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law in March 2010

Mikulski Urges Federal Action on China’s Poultry Tariff

WASHINGTON – Maryland’s chicken industry is ruffled and Sen

Prince George’s Aims to Improve School Readiness of English Language Learners

ANNAPOLIS-Prince George’s County is in the early stages of addressing how to help Hispanic children and other English-language learners gain more early childhood education so they are better prepared for kindergarten

Harris Surges in New District 1 Poll

WASHINGTON – District 1 Republican challenger Andy Harris leads 53 percent to 42 percent in the contentious House race against incumbent Rep