Maryland

Forecasts Fluctuate Like, Uh, Weather

WASHINGTON – The Maryland-based “Hagers-Town Town & Country Almanack” sees snow ahead for the state, bucking forecasts from foreign sources calling for a mild winter

^Veto Override Gives Police Agencies a New Weapon in Their Budget Arsenals

ANNAPOLIS – While the just-ended General Assembly special session focused on bills to collect or cut hundreds of millions of dollars, Mike Canning was most focused on a measure that had about a $350 price tag

Experts: Congress Unlikely to Resurrect Fort Monmouth

WASHINGTON – The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure plan was signed into law two years ago this month, launching a sweeping series of changes nationwide that is expected to bring 45,000 to 60,000 new jobs to Maryland

Annapolis Locals Lukewarm to Prospect of Mideast Peace Talks in their City

ANNAPOLIS – Annapolis residents and officials largely shrugged at the news their city could play host next week to a Mideast peace conference

Many Indians Say, `No Thanks’ to Thanksgiving

WASHINGTON – The iconic Thanksgiving image of colonists and Indians sharing a feast has become the symbol of caring and cooperation among peoples, but for many Native Americans it is a reminder of betrayal, bloodshed and continuing discrimination

Slots Supporters, Foes Start Devising Strategy for Referendum Next November

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland General Assembly finally passed a slots bill this week, but the discussion over legalized gambling is far from over

Congress Mulls Toy Safety Legislation

WASHINGTON – Maryland Rep

House Pushes Slots, Medicaid Bills in Hopes of Finishing Session Sunday

ANNAPOLIS – The House pushed forward major bills on slot machines and Medicaid expansion Saturday, as lawmakers began a rush to finish a mountain of work left in the special session, perhaps as early as Sunday

Banks Denies — Again — Charges of Dirty Tricks in 1st District Primary

ANNAPOLIS – Robert Banks, a Republican challenger for Rep

Local Foods Make Homestyle Thanksgiving Feast

WASHINGTON – Six hundred turkeys awaited their destiny at Springfield Farm in Sparks, Md