Maryland

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

Maryland Treasurer To Step Down For Health Reasons

ANNAPOLIS – State Treasurer Richard N

U.S. Ports `Vulnerable’ to Attack Through Cargo Containers, Customs Chief Says

WASHINGTON – While ports like Baltimore have stepped up inspection of foreign cargo in the wake of Sept

Too-Good-To-Be-True “Prime Bank” Deals a Scam, Officials Warn

WASHINGTON – Jo Ann Stanhill thought of herself as a cautious investor

Sweeping Lead-Paint Cleanup Pact to Affect More Than 5,800 Maryland Apartments

WASHINGTON – More than 5,800 Maryland apartments will be inspected for lead-based hazards and cleaned up, if necessary, under an agreement announced Wednesday by federal regulators and a Denver-based management company

Air Pollution Permit Bill Speeds to House of Delegates

ANNAPOLIS – A bill to reinstate the Maryland Department of the Environment’s authority to issue air pollution permits is scheduled to reach the House of Delegates floor Friday

Glendening Leaves Legacy of Higher Education, Environment Achievements

ANNAPOLIS – Saying “life in Maryland has gotten better” during his two terms in office, Gov