Maryland

^Mayor Touts Trash as Economic Barometer

UNIVERSITY PARK – Forget Wall Street experts

Maryland Finally Matters

WASHINGTON – With their “Hillary Clinton” signs bobbing in time to music by U2 and Bruce Springsteen, several hundred Marylanders put proof Friday to what lawmakers had hoped all along in moving up the state’s primary date: Maryland finally matters in presidential politics

Cummings Tells Clemens Steroid Use Has Consequences for Kids

WASHINGTON – Major League Baseball’s steroid scandal got a little closer to home Thursday as seven-time Cy Young award-winning pitcher Roger Clemens met with Maryland Rep

^Families Want More State Money For Disability Services

ELLICOTT CITY – Kim and John Nupp, both 37, haven’t had a good night’s sleep in years

Harris Snags Out-of-State Bucks in Gilchrest Challenge

WASHINGTON – Out-of-state supporters helped state Sen

Edwards Tops Wynn In Late Fundraising

WASHINGTON – Last quarter, Donna Edwards raised more funds and kept more money in the bank than Al Wynn for the first time in their Democratic primary, an ideal position in the last days of her campaign to dislodge the eight-term incumbent

Legislator Would Give Drug and Alcohol Tests to Minors Wanting Driver’s Licenses

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

^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