Maryland

Stagnant Political Waters Quell Climbers’ Ambitions

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Census Takers Head to Maryland’s Rural Areas

WASHINGTON – Census takers will hand-deliver questionnaires to rural parts of Maryland starting Monday, but residents in more urban areas will have to wait a couple weeks for the surveys

After Snowplows Damage Highways, State Must Clean Up After Its Cleanup

ANNAPOLIS – First the state spent more than $100 million to clear its roadways after this winter’s record-breaking snowstorms

Don’t Panic If Your Toyota Revs, Experts Say

WASHINGTON – Six thousand, one hundred and seventy-six — that’s how many Toyota vehicles Darcars Automotive Group has fixed since early February at its four Maryland locations, said Vice President of Customer Relations Rose Bayat

Disabilities Advocates Want Less Waiting

ANNAPOLIS – Hundreds of disabilities advocates walked or bused from the Loews Annapolis Hotel to the General Assembly Thursday urging the legislature to partially fund at least 90 percent of people on the state disabilities services waiting list

Gender Parity in Juvenile Services Finds Broad Support, Tight Funding

ANNAPOLIS – The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony Thursday on a bill sponsored by Delegate Kathleen Dumais, D-Montgomery, that would demand parity in juvenile justice programs for girls

National Diversity Trend in Stimulus Spending Skips Maryland

WASHINGTON – Maryland stands apart from a national trend in federal stimulus spending

Attorney General Finds Maryland Must Recognize Gay Marriages from Outside State

ANNAPOLIS – Beginning Wednesday, Maryland state agencies will legally recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states

Bills Would Make Divorce Easier, as Long as There’s No Sex

ANNAPOLIS – To get a marriage license in Maryland, a potential bride or groom must show identification and provide basic information such as name, birth date and address

Bill Would Ban Political Contributions by Licensed Gambling Companies

ANNAPOLIS – Legislation heard in the House Ways and Means Committee Tuesday, which would ban holders of the state’s slots licenses from making campaign contributions, is the latest in a string of bills that look to separate legislators from the gaming industry