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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
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