WASHINGTON – Assaults on police officers in Maryland have fallen sharply since 1998, according to a recently released FBI report, a drop that officers attributed to better training and equipment
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University Speech Policy May Face Litigation
COLLEGE PARK – The state chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union plans to file a lawsuit against the University of Maryland, College Park, alleging the institution’s policy of limiting public speaking to specified areas violates the First Amendment
Child Advocacy Group Joins Chorus to Protect Turf From Budget Cuts
ANNAPOLIS – Advocates for Children and Youth, a child policy group, Wednesday joined a host of organizations trying to protect their programs from anticipated budget cuts to close Maryland’s $1
As Snow Threatens, School Planners Caught Between a Flake and a Hard Place
WASHINGTON – By Thursday morning, Art Refosco will either be a hero or a headache to Garrett County parents
If Snow Comes, Can Toys be Far Behind? Road Crews Eager to Try New Equipment
WASHINGTON – Maryland State Police, road crews and emergency managers haven’t dealt with a major winter storm in several years, but they said they are ready to handle the worse
High Court Won’t Block New Trial for Potomac Woman in Husband’s Shooting Death
WASHINGTON – A Potomac woman who was convicted of killing her estranged husband in 1990 has won the right to a retrial, after the U
Group Urges Reform on Millions in Business Tax Breaks to Help Balance Budget
ANNAPOLIS – Big companies and wealthy individuals benefit from at least $421 million a year through state tax breaks, according to report released Tuesday by Progressive Maryland
Food Pantry Donations Run the Gamut, From Artichoke Hearts to Venison Parts
WASHINGTON – Apparently, the families who donate food to the South County Assistance Network do not enjoy the taste of hot peppers
Counties Exercise Local Prerogative On How and When to Filter the Internet
WASHINGTON – John Taube believes education and parental involvement are the best ways to prevent children from seeing obscene material on the Internet
State Cracks Down on `Parking Lot Bandits’
ANNAPOLIS – Whether you’re buying or selling cars parked on roadsides and mall parking lots, beware