Maryland

Plan to Revamp Cable Taxes Met with Opposition

ANNAPOLIS – Community television stations face the prospect of extinction if a bill heard Thursday in the House becomes law, said representatives of public-access television from across the state

Laurel Park Attorney Calls Slots Law “Defective,” Wants Bid Reconsidered

ANNAPOLIS – An attorney for the Laurel Racing Association said in court Thursday the group’s recently-disqualified Laurel Park slots bid should be reconsidered for one of Maryland’s five slot parlor licenses, questioning the constitutionality of state law

Lawmaker Wants to Keep Fantasy Sports Legal

ANNAPOLIS – A Maryland lawmaker wants to make sure state residents can own football teams and boss around millionaire athletes — at least in the fantasy realm

Teachers and Advocates Seek Tax Credit Denial for Bad Behavior

ANNAPOLIS – Parents better hope Rover doesn’t eat Johnny’s homework, because they could lose little Johnny’s tax credit if a bill heard in the House Tuesday becomes law

Lawmakers Try to Ban Sale of Inexpensive Individual Cigars

ANNAPOLIS – Some Maryland lawmakers want to limit the sale of cheap cigars to packs of four or more in the latest attempt to curb smoking among young people

Legislators Urge Ratification of 96-Year-Old Amendment

ANNAPOLIS – Legislators called for Maryland to ratify the 17th Amendment Tuesday, almost 100 years after it became law

Delegates Seek to Protect Schools from Possible Shell Game with Slots Proceeds

ANNAPOLIS – Lawmakers promoted bills Tuesday intended to ensure slots proceeds designated for education spending will supplement, instead of replace, money already earmarked for education in the state’s budget

Maryland Dems Praise Obama’s Plain Truths

WASHINGTON – President Obama presented a picture of financial penance and sacrifice in his address to Congress Tuesday night, but Maryland’s congressional delegation heard the hope in the message for fixing the future

Redoing Slot Bidding Might Make Sense, Experts Say, but Lawmakers are Wary

ANNAPOLIS – State leaders appear ready to proceed with the disappointing return on Maryland’s slots bids, even though experts say reconsidering the bidding process might bring in more money for the state in the long run

Grape Vines Bind Family to Dorchester County Farm

VIENNA – It may seem like a Dorchester County Council Feb