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Supreme Court Rejects Zoning Appeal from Baltimore County Landowners
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea Monday from developers who claim Baltimore County violated their constitutional rights by adopting a zoning law designed solely to halt their building plans
Depressed Oyster Industry Faces Another Tough Year
LEONARDTOWN – Despite increasing efforts by the state and federal government to rejuvenate the oyster population in the Chesapeake Bay, preliminary numbers predict more bad news for bay waterman
Legislators Push To Give Police Better Technology to Fight Crime
ANNAPOLIS – For Maryland Sen
Low-Cost Housing Program for Cops, Teachers, Rife with Fraud, HUD Says
WASHINGTON – More than 680 Maryland police officers and teachers have purchased homes for half-price under a federal homeownership program that investigators now say is rife with fraud
Montgomery County Delegate Wins Long Fight for Gay Rights
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland House of Delegates passed the gay rights bill Friday, almost assuring it will become law, sending the chamber into a round of applause and bringing tears to the eyes of one delegate
Police Definition of, Pursuit of Hate Crimes Varies Widely Across State
WASHINGTON- One police department’s hate crime is another’s simple act of vandalism in Maryland — it all depends on where you live
Lawmakers Shortchange Nursing Shortage
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland needs nurses critically in almost every aspect of health care, yet the General Assembly has done little to attract and retain them, critics say
Ombudsman for Insurance Disputes Finds No Lack of Work, as Office Expands
WASHINGTON – Marylanders trying to appeal their insurance company’s denial of their health claims have a state agency to help them