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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
Prince George’s Lawmakers Back More Oversight of Schools
ANNAPOLIS – Prince George’s County lawmakers Friday approved measures to make the county’s public schools more accountable to the county’s Management Oversight Panel, the group in charge of overseeing school system improvements
Are Lawmakers Excited About Terps’ Final Four Appearance? Don’t Bet on It
WASHINGTON – It’s put up or shut up time for Maryland Terrapins fans, and many of the state’s politicians have opted to shut up
Census May Have Missed as Many as 75,000 Maryland Residents, Report Says
WASHINGTON – More than 75,000 Maryland residents were likely missed in the 2000 census, according to one estimate, a shortfall that could cost the state millions in federal funds that are based on population
Judge Reduces $4.1 Million Award for Man Who Was Severely Beaten by Police
WASHINGTON – A federal judge has sharply reduced the $4