Maryland

Glendening’s Budget Raises Eyebrows

ANNAPOLIS – Despite a much smaller surplus than last year, Gov

Survey Says Who Gets Money

ANNAPOLIS – A child growing up in Maryland has the best chance for good health and happiness in Howard County, according to results from a state survey of factors affecting a child’s well-being released Tuesday

Glendening Budget Expands Smart Growth Programs

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s Smart Growth initiatives will get a $228 million boost under the budget Gov

Maryland Posts Record Corn and Soybean Yields, but Farmers Are Still Hurting

WASHINGTON – Maryland farmers posted record corn and soybean yields in 2000, with corn jumping 67 percent over drought-depressed 1999 levels and soybeans surging 34 percent, according to new U

General Assembly Purple With Ravens Fever

ANNAPOLIS – There’s no such thing as casual Friday in the Maryland Senate, some senators say, even when the home team is playing in the AFC championship game

Sarbanes Turn as Banking Committee Chairman is Sweet — and Short

WASHINGTON – It’s not king for a day

Mount Rainier Man Calls in Sick to His Sentencing

WASHINGTON – A Mount Rainier man who made bomb threats against Prince George’s County schools and directed racially harassing statements at the system’s superintendent called in sick to his scheduled sentencing Friday

Southern Maryland Delegation At Odds Over Deregulation

ANNAPOLIS – Legislators from Southern Maryland debated legislation Friday to allow rural electricity cooperatives to sell varied services like Internet access and cable television, as well as power outside their jurisdiction

Justice Department Backs Steel Industry in Appeal of Foreign Dumping Ruling

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department is backing a bid by U