Maryland

Libraries Read Positive Signs in Postponement of Children’s Book Lead Testing

WASHINGTON – The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Friday that it will postpone lead testing requirements that would have put libraries at risk of liability lawsuits for loaning children’s books

House Leaders Shoot for $200 Million Budget Cushion

ANNAPOLIS – House Democratic leaders announced Friday that they intend to secure a $200-$250 million budget surplus in case of future revenue shortfalls, about five times as much as Gov

Steele Elected RNC Chairman

WASHINGTON – After six rounds of voting with as many as four opponents, former Maryland Lt

O’Malley Says State Will Weather Recession with Help of Stimulus

ANNAPOLIS – In his State of the State address Gov

Legislators Question Transportation Officials Over Toll Increases

ANNAPOLIS – Just hours after approving a $1

Lead May Close Book on Library Children’s Rooms in Md.

WASHINGTON – Libraries may consider banning children instead of books in response to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act’s required lead testing, an option Garrett County librarian Cathy Ashby doesn’t want to consider

Porcari Touts Transportation’s Benefits

WASHINGTON – Maryland is moving forward with creating transportation options that reduce road congestion and the state’s carbon footprint, the state’s transportation secretary told Congress Tuesday

Season’s First Snow Draws Mixed Reviews

COLLEGE PARK – For University of Maryland freshman Lea Shapiro, the region’s first snowfall was a reason for celebration