Maryland

Minors Who Tan Might be Banned

ANNAPOLIS – Terry Khoury and her husband recently bought their first tanning salon in Severna Park

Attendance Calculation Proposal Would Cut $168 Million From Schools

ANNAPOLIS – A Republican proposal to fund local school systems based on a more accurate number of students attending classes has sparked criticism that the move would siphon money from the jurisdictions that need it most

Maryland’s Renewable Energy Goals Feasible, But Not Without Obstacles

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland has an ambitious goal of producing 20 percent of its electricity with renewable resources by 2022

Legislators Look for Solutions for Previously Incarcerated Youth Health Care

ANNAPOLIS – Advocates of a bill that would guarantee continuous medical assistance for recently incarcerated youth reentering their communities say their legislation would help minors and save the state money

UMD Officials Resist Edicts on Laptops in Classrooms

COLLEGE PARK – While a number of professors at area universities have banned laptops from their classrooms, officials at the University System of Maryland are staying outside the fray

Maryland Matchmaker Avoids Crack-down on International Marriage Brokers

WASHINGTON – Natasha Spivack’s basement is a portal to another time

Wargotz files for Senate, Rejects ‘Birther’ Label

ANNAPOLIS – Queen Anne’s County Commissioner Eric Wargotz solidified his candidacy for U

Girls’ Detention Center Likely To Remain Open, But More Girls Could Be Sent Out Of State

ANNAPOLIS – The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony Thursday on a bill that would close Laurel’s state-run Thomas J

Tea Party Takes Health Care Message to Kratovil Home Office

BEL AIR – Protest signs went up, “Don’t Tread on Me” flags waved and car horns blasted outside Rep

BOAST Education Tax Credit Gets Boost From Archbishop, Passes Senate

ANNAPOLIS – Archbishop of Baltimore Edwin O’Brien personally asked the House Ways and Means Committee Wednesday to support a controversial tax credit for donations to scholarships and enrichment programs for public and private schools