Maryland

Bill Would Let Judges Ring Wedding Bells

ANNAPOLIS – Marriage by a court clerk won’t be the only option for Maryland residents choosing a civil ceremony if a bill pending in the Maryland House of Delegates becomes law this session

State GOP Turns Inaugural Fervor into Cash, In Largest-Ever Fund Raiser

WASHINGTON – Maryland’s Republican Party raked in more campaign cash at its inaugural gala this month than at any other fund-raising event in the state party’s history, said Chairman Michael Steele

Maryland Abortion Battle Expected to Dwindle to Skirmish

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s pro-choice advocates say they are gearing up for combat in Annapolis against anti-abortion legislation, but they may find themselves on the wrong battlefield

Maryland Gets Largest Federal Grant in Nation for New Police Hires

WASHINGTON – A $24 million Justice Department grant will fund 202 new officers in Maryland – 200 in Baltimore City and one each for Garrett County and the little town of Hancock

Hip Injury May Reduce General Assembly’s GOP Roster

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland General Assembly Delegate A

Press Reports of Scarlet Fever Cases Have Health Officials Seeing Red

WASHINGTON – Fears of a scarlet fever epidemic in Maryland have more to do with sensationalistic press coverage than any real danger of an outbreak, said local doctors and hospital officials

A Super Bowl Without Politicians’ Silly Wagers? Don’t Bet on It

WASHINGTON – If the Baltimore Ravens beat the New York Giants in Sunday’s Super Bowl, New York Sens

Clinton’s Last-Minute Flurry of Pardons, Commutations, Included 4 Marylanders

WASHINGTON – Four Maryland men were included in the flurry of pardons and commutations that President Clinton signed on his last day of office, the Department of Justice reported

Prince George’s County Makes Plea For Additional School Funds

ANNAPOLIS –

Prince George’s County officials requested $50