Maryland

Advocacy Groups Urge Maryland Ban on Flame-retardant Chemical

BALTIMORE – Advocacy groups gathered Thursday at a day care center to support a proposed statewide ban on a chemical flame-retardant, even though scientists disagree on the safest course for handling the product

Good Samaritan Bill Would Offer Some Immunity, Could Save Lives

ANNAPOLIS – Advocates of a “good Samaritan” bill Wednesday said it would encourage people to seek help for those suffering from drug or alcohol overdoses, but critics expressed concern that it would provide immunity for a wide array of crimes

Lawmakers Hope to Spread Service ‘Cure’

WASHINGTON – A funk settled over Winnefred Frolik in 2004 as she grew worried about global warming, poverty and hunger

Miller: State Could Buy Preakness, Build Track to Keep Race in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS – Senate President Thomas V

Fans Lobby General Assembly to Move Forward on Soccer Stadium

ANNAPOLIS – More than 50 D

O’Malley Calls for Tighter Restrictions on Death Penalty

ANNAPOLIS – With his hope of repealing the death penalty likely dashed for this year’s legislative session, Gov

Homeless, Neglected Horses Multiply as Maryland’s Equine Industry Struggles

WOODBINE – Maryland horse owners are “dumping” their unwanted livestock at 10 times the rate of last year, and the horses they’re shedding are not just backyard ponies, according to informal statistics from rescue organizations

Maryland’s Dry Weather May Stave Off Mosquitoes

WASHINGTON – Warmer weather and sunny skies are just around the bend, which, sadly means the mosquitoes are not too far behind

Report Finds Contaminants in Baby Products

WASHINGTON – Protecting J

Two Bills Seek to Define Marriage

ANNAPOLIS – Supporters of same-sex marriage argued that the issue is a civil right during a House Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday