Maryland

Advocates Say Drug Discount for Seniors Not Perfect, But Better Than Nothing

WASHINGTON- Maryland activists for the elderly welcome Pfizer’s new prescription drug card for low-income senior citizens, but say it will only help a fraction of those who need pharmacy coverage

Bill to Provide Safe Haven for Abandoned Infants Lacks Publicity Money

ANNAPOLIS — Tanisha Montague was 19 when she gave birth to a baby girl in a bathtub

Ninth School Board Restructuring Bill Floated

ANNAPOLIS – Voters could recall and replace members of the troubled Prince George’s County School board under a bill proposed Friday

New Security Measures Cause Few Delays at BWI

LINTHICUM – Delays at Baltimore/Washington International Airport were minimal Friday, as airlines instituted new congressionally mandated security measures for inspecting checked luggage and dealt with large crowds on a holiday weekend

Farm Community Wants Run-Off Control Plan Delayed

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s farm community wants a two-year delay to carry out nutrient management plans, according to a proposal submitted Friday

Menes Becomes First to Compete for State Treasurer Opening

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Lawmakers Refuse to Drop Costly School Plan

ANNAPOLIS – Some lawmakers are not giving up on an expensive school reform plan presented to the General Assembly Thursday, even though the governor has said the state can’t afford it this year

Industry-Funded Report Hails Air Quality Improvements, Says More Work Needed

WASHINGTON – Marylanders are breathing much cleaner air than they did 30 years ago, according to a report released Thursday by the Foundation for Clean Air Progress

New Poll Shows Bush Has 74 Percent Approval Rating in Maryland

WASHINGTON – Maryland voters gave President Bush a remarkable 74 percent job approval rating in a statewide poll conducted last week, up sharply from the 47 percent rating he earned just a year ago

Bill Inspired by Earnhardt Autopsy Record Battle Sparks Debate

ANNAPOLIS – A controversial debate over access to autopsy photos of racecar legend Dale Earnhardt spilled over to Maryland Thursday at a House Environmental Matters Committee meeting