Maryland

ANNAPOLIS – Business owners would not lose money if smoking were banned in their taverns, bars and clubs, supporters of an anti-tobacco proposal told lawmakers Thursday

WASHINGTON – It’s hard not to be suspicious when you get a call from the White House, asking if you’re free the next night to sit with the first lady while the president delivers the State of the Union address

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s state song – the refrain of an embittered Confederate sympathizer distraught at Union troops’ passage through his home state — has been a point of controversy for more than 20 years

WASHINGTON – Maryland will get $18

WASHINGTON – Two Democratic legislators will continue raising money during the 90-day General Assembly for their planned federal campaigns against Rep

ANNAPOLIS — Representatives from 13 districts pleaded Wednesday for nearly $160 million in additional funds for school construction, but the state has only $35

ANNAPOLIS – Montgomery County Democratic Delegate Nancy Kopp emerged as a favorite for state treasurer Tuesday after winning endorsements from black lawmakers, women legislators and the House speaker

WASHINGTON – Leroy Edwards’ conscience let him rest for exactly one month after he retired from federal service in 1993

ANNAPOLIS – The state’s vision for schools in the next decade is ambitious, likely expensive, and centered on classroom teaching

WASHINGTON – Maryland lawmakers who had hoped for President Bush to address both the nation’s domestic and foreign challenges in his State of the Union speech Tuesday said they got most of what they wanted