Maryland

Curran Aims to Recruit 2002 Mentors in Fight to Prevent Youth Crime

WASHINGTON – Attorney General Joseph Curran vowed Friday to find 2002 mentors this year to work with youth, saying prevention is better than prosecution for preventing juvenile crime

State’s Disability Rights Advocates Fear Fallout from High Court’s Ruling

WASHINGTON – Maryland advocates for the disabled fear that a recent Supreme Court ruling narrowing the Americans with Disabilities Act will make an already “very hostile climate” for disabled workers even more so

Bill Would Allow State Environment Department to Reissue Air Pollution Permits

ANNAPOLIS – A bill reinstating Maryland Department of the Environment’s authority to issue air pollution permits is fast-tracking through the House Environmental Matters Committee of the Maryland General Assembly

Smile, Delegates: You’re on House TV

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland residents may watch their state legislators at work in the State House from the comfort of their own living room under a new program that began Thursday

Mentor Postage Stamp Unveiled in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS – Paying tribute to the thousands of mentors who provide guidance and support to young people, the U

With Peak Flu Season Looming, Health Officials Urging Vaccinations

WASHINGTON – Most mass immunization drives have ended, but Maryland health officials are urging people to seek out flu vaccine from their doctors or elsewhere as peak flu season approaches

Sept. 11 Events Dominate Md. General Assembly Opening

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland General Assembly opened as scheduled Wednesday, but the session had a morning-after feeling — more like Sept

Education Funding Tops Curry’s Legislative Agenda

ANNAPOLIS – Finding money for struggling schools topped Prince George’s County Executive Wayne K

Federal Education Reform Means More Money, Some Changes for Maryland Schools

WASHINGTON – Maryland educators and officials are trying to sort out the implications of a sweeping new federal school reform that could boost federal funding to the state by almost 17 percent, but force changes in state education policies

Governor Releases Legislative Redistricting Map

ANNAPOLIS – The battle for political power in Maryland was officially joined Wednesday with Gov