Maryland

Edwards Named No. 2 on Space Subcommittee

WASHINGTON – Maryland Rep

Republican Leader Seeks to Maintain Electoral College, Dismisses Popular Vote Movement

ANNAPOLIS – The House Republican leader wants to block a movement to give Maryland’s electoral votes to the presidential candidate receiving the most votes nationwide, saying such a move might disenfranchise voters and violate the spirit of the U

Religious Leaders Tackle Montgomery Police Policy on Immigrants

WASHINGTON – Maryland members of the Interfaith Immigration Coalition, which came to Capitol Hill Wednesday calling for comprehensive federal reform, criticized Montgomery County’s toughening policy on illegal immigrant crime

Suitland Teenager Seeks Help With Continuing Costs of Prosthesis

ANNAPOLIS – Lorenzo Smith never thought he’d be penalized for growing taller, but his HMO insurance plan says he has to pay

Senate to Consider Banning Artificial Food Coloring

ANNAPOLIS – State senators will consider legislation Wednesday that would ban artificial coloring in food served in public schools, as well as require labeling on artificially colored foods across the state because of concerns that they contribute to hyperactive behavior in children

Legislators Introduce Bill Allowing Speed Cameras

ANNAPOLIS – Legislators introduced a bill Tuesday that would allow the use of speed cameras in highway construction zones throughout the state

Small-Town Mayors Have Big Needs

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Senate President Wants Counties to Pay Teacher Pension Costs for New Hires

ANNAPOLIS – Senate President Thomas V

Cut to Special Education Could Burden Counties and Schools

ANNAPOLIS – Legislators are considering shifting more of the costs of special education to local school districts, even as counties struggle with mounting budget shortfalls that could force layoffs and cuts in services