Maryland

West Nile Virus is Here to Stay

ANNAPOLIS – The West Nile virus, the newest mosquito-borne virus to enter the Unites States, is here to stay, according to state officials

All-day Kindergarten Could Cut Class-Size Funding

ANNAPOLIS – All-day kindergarten may occur at the expense of reducing class sizes in many jurisdictions throughout the state, according to a Maryland House subcommittee Friday

Blood Supply Improves, But Donors Needed to Stave Off a Repeat of Shortages

WASHINGTON – The state’s blood supply has improved from the critically low levels of this summer, but blood banks said donors are still needed, particularly with an expected decline during the holiday season

As Elections Heat Up, Casting Call for Kids as Political Props Rises

WASHINGTON – Thanks to the Aberdeen Boys and Girls Club, Shaquonda Bibbins-Blakes can handle politicians with the confidence of a seasoned lobbyist

Buyout Response Could Determine Tobacco Future

ANNAPOLIS – It’s a week into the two-and-a-half month application period for Maryland’s tobacco buyout program and 75 farmers have already signed up

State Tries to Trade Tobacco Fields for Fruit of the Vine

ANNAPOLIS – With Southern Maryland’s historical economic dependence on tobacco waning because of reduced interest and state buyout programs, state agriculture officials are promoting a handful of replacement crops and hoping at least one grows popular

Court Rejects Claim From Third-Party Candidate, Lets TV Debate Proceed

WASHINGTON – A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge Thursday denied a third-party candidate’s request to be included in a forum featuring the Republican and Democratic candidates for the 8th Congressional District

Congressional Incumbents Have Massive Funding Edge Over Challengers

WASHINGTON – Maryland’s congressional incumbents have raised vastly more money than their opponents and have more than twice as much cash on hand heading into the final days of the campaign

Maryland Legislature Debates Prescription Drug Relief

ANNAPOLIS – Eloise Abadeey needs her blood pressure medication right now, but says she just can’t afford it

Wynn Wins Expanded Custody After Wife’s Public Comments

PRINCE FREDERICK – In an increasingly acrimonious divorce, a Calvert County judge Wednesday gave U