Maryland

Appeals Court Reinstates Murder, Rape Convictions

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Special Appeals Thursday reinstated an Anne Arundel County man’s convictions in a murder and rape case while rehabilitating the defense attorney’s performance in handling what was then novel DNA evidence

Would-Be 1st District Candidate Learns It’s Not Easy Being Green in Maryland

WASHINGTON – State elections officials rejected a bid last week by Green Party candidate Dave Gross to get his name on the ballot in the 1st District congressional race

Maryland Ranks Among Best in Nation in Battle Against Substance Abuse

WASHINGTON – Maryland was one of the 10-best states in the nation in the battle against alcohol and drug abuse among people 12 and over in 1999, according to a survey released yesterday by the Department of Health and Human Services

Ethics Lawmakers Deny Contention of Widespread Corruption

ANNAPOLIS – Members of the Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics Thursday denied allegations stemming from a political fraud trial that Maryland politics is mired in a culture of corruption

Labor Day Brings New Low Maryland Jobless Rate

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s already low unemployment rate dropped to 3

DeArmon Encouraged by 6th District Fund Raising, But Bartlett Still Leads

Donald DeArmon said he is not worried that Rep

Lierman Plays Catch-Up to Morella’s Hefty Bankroll in 8th District

Terry Lierman, the Democratic challenger for Congress from Maryland’s 8th District, has narrowed the fund-raising gap with incumbent Rep