Maryland

Baltimore-Washington Region One of Two Finalists for Maglev Train Project

WASHINGTON – The Baltimore-Washington region was tapped Thursday as one of two finalists for a proposed $3

State Moves Toward Unified Voting System

ANNAPOLIS – A special gubernatorial committee stepped closer Thursday toward creating a statewide voting system for the 2002 election, despite a lack of evidence that widespread voting problems exist in Maryland

Historic Election Sparks Historic Demand for Inaugural Tickets from Congress

WASHINGTON – The rush for inaugural tickets started earlier this year and has been heavier than anyone can remember, say staffers to Maryland’s members of Congress, who have been inundated with requests

Ravens Band, Other Maryland Groups, Set to March in Inaugural Parade

WASHINGTON – The Baltimore Marching Ravens may not know yet if they are headed to Tampa, Fla

Calico Cat Considered for Free State Kitty

ANNAPOLIS – The ordinary calico cat would be elevated to official Maryland symbol if a new bill sponsored by Delegate Kevin Kelly, D-Allegany, is signed into law this session

Critics of C&D Canal Dredging Welcome EPA Oversight on Project

WASHINGTON – The Environmental Protection Agency said it will “fully scrutinize” a plan to deepen the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal, a move that was hailed by opponents of the project as a major victory

State Considers Options to Combat Drug Coverage Problem

ANNAPOLIS – Pearl Lewis made $32,000 last year, but spent $15,000 on prescription drugs

Disagreements on Drunk Driving Could Kill Bill

ANNAPOLIS – With millions in federal highway funds at stake, state legislators are scrambling to comply with federal regulation and reduce the blood-alcohol level required for the crime of driving while intoxicated in Maryland from

Legislators Try to Prove that They’re Honest. Really

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland General Assembly, looking to save face after a delegate was indicted and lobbyist convicted in an improper relationship, debated legislation Wednesday to more strictly regulate lobbyists

Legislators Try to Improve Reputation

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland General Assembly, looking to save face after a delegate was indicted and lobbyist convicted in an improper relationship, debated legislation Wednesday to more strictly regulate lobbyists