Maryland

Kirwan Says He is Prevented from Revealing Deferred Compensation Plan Details

WASHINGTON – William “Brit” Kirwan says he cannot reveal the amount of deferred compensation he will receive as University System of Maryland chancellor because state officials worry it could affect a separate lawsuit

Cremation Regulation Finds Trouble Again in Senate

ANNAPOLIS – A bill to oversee crematories is still alive in the Senate, but a committee chairman said it won’t pass unless the panel can change a provision calling for two separate state agencies to split regulatory duties

Washington Gas Seeks 9 Percent Rate Increase, First Hike in Eight Years

WASHINGTON – Washington Gas has asked the Maryland Public Service Commission to approve a 9 percent rate increase, which the company said would raise the average residential customer’s monthly bill by about $5

Senate Panel Savors Role as Bill Slayer

ANNAPOLIS — Sen

Kirwan Backers Say Incoming University Chancellor is Well Worth Pay Package

WASHINGTON – You get what you pay for — that’s how state officials and colleagues are defending the hefty compensation package offered to William “Brit” Kirwan, incoming chancellor for the University System of Maryland

Junior Lobbyists Bargain Hard for School Funds

ANNAPOLIS – Five lobbyists huddled in the hallway of the Lowe House Office Building early Thursday morning, plotted strategy and tried not to giggle

Final Four Tickets Still Available for Right Price

ANNAPOLIS – The hottest game in Maryland is 700 miles away tonight, but there’s still time to get a seat when the University of Maryland’s men’s basketball team makes its second trip to the Final Four in as many years

Final Four Could Trigger `March Madness’ for Gambling Addicts, Counselors Fear

WASHINGTON – When the Maryland Terrapins take the floor in this weekend’s NCAA Final Four, there will be more than just a trophy and bragging rights at stake

Let the Gaming Begin: Hoyer, Kansas Lawmaker, Put Food Wager on Final Four

WASHINGTON -Congress may be out of session this week, but harsh words are still flying between politicians

Judge Says Gay Men Accused of Child Porn Were Not Targeted for Their Sexuality

WASHINGTON – A federal court judge has ruled that a Montgomery County police detective acted reasonably when he arrested two gay Germantown men who had secretly videotaped a teen-age neighbor having sex with their dogs in their basement