Maryland

Court of Special Appeals Rejects ‘Unfair’ Medicaid-Eligibility Practice

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals ruled Wednesday that the state health department was using too-strict a standard in determining Medicaid eligibility for at-home health services

Lieutenant Governor Tells Lobbyists Maryland Is Ready for BRAC

WASHINGTON – The budget passed by the Maryland General Assembly earlier this month will pave the way for a surge of new residents from the military Base Realignment and Closure process, Lt

It’s Just Lunch: O’Malley, Olmert Meet in Annapolis as ‘Old Acquaintances’

ANNAPOLIS – Historians can recall few Maryland governors who met one-on-one with foreign heads of state who were here on official business — and none who met as “old acquaintances

Peace Conference Protesters Are ‘People We Aren’t Used to Seeing in Annapolis’

ANNAPOLIS – Bearded Orthodox Jews, guitar-strumming Israel supporters and a dancing Condoleezza Rice impersonator, among others, congregated outside the Naval Academy’s main gate Tuesday while a conference inside talked about Middle East peace

State Encourages Cover Crops to Cut Erosion, Pollution, But Funds Lag

ANNAPOLIS – Charles County farmer Chip Bowling harvested his corn crop back in September and immediately planted the same fields with wheat and rye

Outlook for Deer Harvest Fair as Busiest Hunting Weekend of Year Kicks Off

ANNAPOLIS – Wildlife officials expect the deer harvest to about average in the firearm season that kicks off Saturday, traditionally one of the busiest hunting weekends of the year

Recalled Toys Are No Fun for Charities

WASHINGTON – Maryland’s traditional holiday toy drives are being pickier in accepting donations this winter — with good reason

Food Banks Face Shortfalls With Rising Need

WASHINGTON – Maryland’s food banks are coming up short this holiday season

Republicans Dig for Maryland Money to Win Presidency

WASHINGTON – Maryland, long known as a Democratic state, has given a record amount, more than $2 million, to Republican presidential candidates this year

When Grease Makes Green: Thanksgiving Cooking Means Business for Plumbers

ANNAPOLIS – Retailers are not the only businesses who reap big profits on the day after Thanksgiving — for plumbers, it’s known as Black Friday, too