Schools Beg For Construction Dollars

ANNAPOLIS – In what one county official dubbed “the first begging session” of Gov

Oken May Be First Execution in Ehrlich Administration

ANNAPOLIS – A death warrant will be signed by the end of today for Steven Oken, his defense lawyer said Tuesday, making him the first Maryland man to face execution during new Gov

Burgeoning Community Colleges Consider Tuition Hikes

ANNAPOLIS – George Sadler can rattle off a list of reasons for taking automobile care and construction classes at the Community College of Baltimore County

Prescription Drug Abuse Growing in Maryland

WASHINGTON – Maryland substance abuse treatment centers experienced a 36 percent increase in admissions for prescription drug use in fiscal 2002, according to state and federal statistics

Law Students To Face Higher Fees for Bar Exam

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Judiciary is asking the General Assembly to more than double the fees would-be lawyers must pay before taking the bar exam

Corps Looking for a Bay Island to Serve as Next Dredge Dump Site

WASHINGTON – State and federal officials are looking for another Chesapeake Bay island or two that they can rebuild by dumping tons of silt dredged from the bay’s shipping channels

Emergency Dredging Regulation Heading To Maryland Lawmakers

ANNAPOLIS – An emergency regulation to open five areas around Chesapeake Bay to power dredging for oysters is awaiting approval by the Joint Legislative Review Committee, a Department of Natural Resources official said Tuesday

Amid Mounting Criticism, Amusement Park Officials Defend Roller Coaster Safety

WASHINGTON – Roller coasters are still safe, even though they are faster and taller than ever before, according to two studies released Tuesday by physicians and amusement park industry officials

CareFirst Hopes Changes Quell Criticism, Win For-Profit Status

ANNAPOLIS – CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield removed two of the most significant obstacles to its merger and conversion Tuesday, upping its sale price and canceling planned executive bonuses

Slots May Boost Budget, But Carries Social Cost

ANNAPOLIS – Chris Senior was a college student when he triumphed at the race track