WASHINGTON – Maryland officials do not expect the Justice Department will make good, just yet, on a threat to withhold $900,000 in federal funds if the state does not toughen provisions of its “Megan’s law” requiring registry of sex offenders
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State Delivers $400 Million Homeland Security Wish List to Federal Government
WASHINGTON – Maryland officials sent Washington a request for more than $400 million Friday, what it hopes will be the first installment in federal support for the state’s fight against terrorism
Legislators Recall Recession of Early 1990s in Facing New Economic Slide
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland faces a projected $1
Families of Sept. 11 Victims Soften Courthouse Workers’ Professional Demeanor
WASHINGTON – It is Cheryl Gross’s job to deal with death
Are They Just Powdered Donuts? Anthrax Fears Creep into Aisle 4B, Grocers Say
WASHINGTON – Anthrax fears have area supermarkets fielding calls from concerned customers who worry those sugary substances or powdery residues on their groceries could be the deadly spore
Maryland Continues to Have One of Highest Income Levels in Nation, Report Says
WASHINGTON – Maryland had the fifth-highest per capita personal income in the nation in 2000, continuing its run as one of the wealthiest states through the 1990s, according to a new Commerce Department report
Glendening Forms Emergency Teams
REISTERSTOWN – Six new regional emergency response teams will be in place within the next month, Gov
Uniform Child Custody Act Fails to Prevent State Battle
ANNAPOLIS – Two states, two parents, one child and several conflicting court orders have created confusion for nearly a year about whether Maryland or Tennessee has jurisdiction in a custody battle – but it shouldn’t have
MSPAP Good, But Could Be Better, Reviewers Say
ANNAPOLIS – An independent research group told the Maryland State Board of Education Wednesday the state’s school performance test is exemplary, but still could use some improvements
State Pension Managers Plan to Ride Out Recession, Despite $3.6 Billion Loss
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s state retirement and pension system lost $3