Maryland

Parents and Advocates Seek Punishment for Cyber Bullying

ANNAPOLIS – People harassed by bullies who use social networking sites and online postings cannot look to the law for protection and that has to change, said parents and advocates who testified in the House Thursday in favor of a bill that would make the behavior a punishable offense

State Projects ‘Ready to Go’

WASHINGTON – George Tate has let frugality guide his Upper Marlboro-based company through the economic downturn that has claimed other hauling businesses

Dogfight in Senate Over Pet Transportation Bill

ANNAPOLIS – Senators were barking at each other on the Senate floor Tuesday over a bill that would restrict dogs from riding freely in the back of pickup trucks

Parents and Advocates Seek Pre-K Expansion

ANNAPOLIS – Parents and advocates urged legislators Monday to pass a bill that would require the Maryland State Board of Education to create a plan for extending publicly-funded prekindergarten to all families

Senate President Wants Slots at BWI Airport

ANNAPOLIS – Passengers at Maryland’s main airport would be able to gamble while munching on crab cakes from Phillips Seafood Restaurant if it was up to Senate President Thomas V

Victim’s Mother Urges Death Penalty Repeal

ANNAPOLIS – Vicki Schieber wants to meet the man who brutally raped and murdered her daughter more than 10 years ago

Death Penalty Debate Heating Up

ANNAPOLIS – With Gov