ANNAPOLIS – A controversial highway project in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties moved one step closer to reality Thursday when federal transportation officials gave it fast-track status for environmental study

WASHINGTON – The struggling economy and budget cuts on the federal and state level have left nearly 72 percent of the nation’s counties strapped for cash, according to a report released Thursday by the National Association of Counties

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland senators told Gov

WASHINGTON – Antiwar demonstrators took to the suites Wednesday, flooding U

ANNAPOLIS – It’s all natural, physician-recommended and good for children, but in the state of Maryland, it’s not protected by law

WASHINGTON – At least one federal agency will appeal Virginia’s plan to plant 1 million Asian oysters in the Chesapeake Bay, saying the proposal plays “Russian roulette” with the environment

ANNAPOLIS – With the growing number of alerts — code blues at local schools or color-coded federal terrorist warnings — Maryland officials want no confusion when asking the public’s help in searching for an abducted child

ANNAPOLIS – Allegations of using race to influence policy took the front row at a House hearing about what was already the most controversial issue of the session – Gov

WASHINGTON – The man responsible for federal response and recovery in New York City after the World Trade Center attacks has been appointed to coordinate homeland security efforts in the Washington area, according to the Department of Homeland Security

WASHINGTON – Baltimore City and Prince George’s County prosecutors welcomed news that the U