Maryland

Legislators Push To Give Police Better Technology to Fight Crime

ANNAPOLIS – For Maryland Sen

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