BURTONSVILLE – “Teachers” were the key to Paint Branch High School’s national ranking in advanced placement tests, their students said Wednesday, shortly after the College Board released results
Maryland
Bill Would Let Nonprofits Statewide Own Slots
ANNAPOLIS – Lawmakers presented two nearly identical bills to a Senate committee Wednesday which would allow eligible nonprofit organizations throughout Maryland to own and operate up to five slot machines
Legislators, Advocates Hope to Reform Insurance System
ANNAPOLIS – Legislators and health care leaders announced a package of bills Wednesday that would increase the percentage of insurance premiums health insurers must spend on health care, as opposed to administrative costs and profits
Mikulski Gives Auto Buyers Tax Torque in Stimulus Bill
WASHINGTON – If you’re thinking of buying a new car, Sen
Slots Estimates Much Lower Than Initially Projected
ANNAPOLIS – Companies that submitted proposals to operate slot machines at five locations designated by the General Assembly only requested a total of 6,550 machines, as opposed to the 10,550 initially estimated Monday, Donald Fry, head of the commission that oversees the implementation of slots, said Tuesday
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