Maryland

Maryland Public Defender Says It Can’t Afford Private Lawyers

WASHINGTON – The Maryland Office of the Public Defender announced Thursday that it will stop paying for private attorneys for indigent clients because it can’t afford them

Deasy’s Resume Shows Questions, Doctorate Remains Under Investigation

WASHINGTON – Prince George’s County Schools Superintendent John E

Franchot Will “Accept Consequences” If Slots Win

ANNAPOLIS – State Comptroller Peter Franchot, the most visible opponent to the November slots referendum, has clashed with fellow Democrats, slammed pro-slots interest groups, and, above all, raised his profile

Slots debate puts Senate president on the defense

ANNAPOLIS ? Annapolis resident Gerald Loren demanded Wednesday that Maryland Senate President Thomas V

Md. Congressmen Back Student Voting Rights

WASHINGTON – House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Mechanicsville, told young voters Wednesday that “democracy isn’t someone else’s responsibility,” in backing a plan for universities to offer voter registration when students sign up for class

Maryland Watermen Angered By Federal Crabbing Bailout

WASHINGTON – Tuesday’s federal disaster declaration for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab fishery may make the region’s watermen eligible for emergency funding, but seafood wholesaler Bob Evans said it won’t help him

Maryland to Fill Gap in Federal Veterans’ Services

BOONSBORO – Lt

Williams Joins Coaches in Cancer Funding Fight

WASHINGTON – University of Maryland, College Park, men’s basketball coach Gary Williams has led his team to a national championship; now he’s looking to help win another battle — against cancer

Death Penalty Commission Wraps Up Hearings, Prepares Report

ANNAPOLIS- Kimberly Armstrong’s son was murdered almost four years ago

Maryland Students Get a Taste of Locally Grown Produce

ANNAPOLIS – The cafeteria tables in Takoma Park Middle School were lined with both adults and students enjoying locally grown produce during Tuesday’s kick-off event for Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week