ANNAPOLIS – A Democratic lawmaker wants to drug test all driver’s license applicants under 21 and vows to “fight like a tiger” to push the legislation, which he hopes will save lives
Maryland
^Deadline to Request Maryland Absentee Ballots Approaches
WASHINGTON – Just a few days remain for Maryland residents to request absentee ballots to vote in the upcoming presidential primary
^Volunteer Groups Bank on Helping Seniors
COLLEGE PARK – While some seniors are focusing on staying connected to their homes, some organizations are concerned about keeping them connected to their community
^Seniors Overhaul Homes for Long-Haul Living
FREDERICK – Truby LaGarde and Paul Lambertson were thinking outside the box — or rather, the closet
^Wind Power Meets Resistance in Maryland
MCHENRY – Residents of Western Maryland’s Garrett County pride themselves on their scenic byways and fall foliage, the whitewater rafting and skiing
Advocates Urge Permanent 211 Call Program
ANNAPOLIS – A three-digit phone number can revolutionize access to social services, according to advocates for low-income Marylanders who are fighting to make 2-1-1 a state-funded fixture
Region’s Chieftains See Chesapeake Crescent Overtaking Silicon Valley
WASHINGTON – Maryland, Virginia and the District could be humming with high-tech commerce if plans for a new “Chesapeake Crescent” partnership materialize as the region’s leaders sketched out Tuesday
Graffiti Artists Could Lose Driver’s Licenses
ANNAPOLIS – Graffiti artists convicted of tagging their turf could lose their driver’s licenses, pending the passage of a bill brought before the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday
^Lawmakers Push Bill Outlawing Commercial Use Of Deceased Soldiers’ Names And Images
ANNAPOLIS – Lawmakers are pushing a bill to criminalize the commercial use of a deceased soldier’s name or image, but opponents say political speech would be unlawfully targeted