WASHINGTON – Hundreds of Maryland’s bars, liquor stores, restaurants and clubs sold alcohol to minors in the past year, but fewer than 10 percent had their liquor licenses suspended or revoked as a result
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Full Time or Part Time — Lawmaker Salaries Should Rise, Panel Says
ANNAPOLIS — Within the first 15 days of the 2002 legislative session, the General Assembly Compensation Commission will submit a report that could redefine the General Assembly of the 21st century
New Track Rekindles Gambling Debate
ANNAPOLIS – State legislators will face another round of discussions over slot machines and casino gambling when the General Assembly convenes next month
Redistricting Controversy Could Set Tone for 2002 Session
ANNAPOLIS – Before Maryland legislators can start the battle over the budget in the 2002 General Assembly session, they will have to deal with drawing the lines
Legislators, Welfare Advocates Await Federal Reauthorization
ANNAPOLIS – Despite a rapid decline in Maryland’s welfare rolls since the reforms of 1995, advocates said that is only a small step in reducing poverty levels and more needs to be done as lawmakers convene in the General Assembly next month
General Assembly Duties Demand New Legislator
ANNAPOLIS- A more knowledgeable and professional legislator is becoming the norm in Annapolis as increasingly complex issues fill legislators’ days, and more frequently, their nights
Lawmakers, Lobbyists Ready Bills to Protect Trees, Bays, Citizens
ANNAPOLIS – Some Maryland legislators hope to recycle some of last year’s failed pieces of environmental legislation when the General Assembly convenes next month — particularly measures to protect state waters
Legislators Tackle Megan’s Law, Gun, Drunken-Driving Bills in January
ANNAPOLIS – Megan’s Law, requiring sex offenders to register with police, as well as more gun control and drunken driving restrictions will be on the Maryland General Assembly’s justice agenda when it reconvenes next month