Slots, More Slots: Rawlings, Ehrlich Plans Duel

ANNAPOLIS – A leading House Democrat introduced slot machine legislation Wednesday that closely mirrored Republican Gov

Kirwan Says States Need Help from Bush Economic Plan to Head Off College Cuts

WASHINGTON – Maryland University Chancellor William E

Maryland Death Penalty Keeps Legislators Busy

ANNAPOLIS – With Gov

Increasing Reports of Identity Theft in Maryland Mirror National Problem

WASHINGTON – Cases of identity theft in Maryland jumped sharply last year, when 3,497 people reported theft of personal information that was later used to commit fraud, the Federal Trade Commission reported Wednesday

Eastern Shore Lawmakers Again Push for Ferry Service

ANNAPOLIS – A new Chesapeake Bay ferry, which lower Eastern Shore officials hope will jump-start the area’s stagnant economy, could be running by next spring if the General Assembly approves legislation that nearly passed last year

Court Says PG K-9 Cop Can be Sued in Dog Attack, Four Others Officers Cleared

WASHINGTON – A former Prince George’s County police officer must face civil charges stemming from a 1997 dog attack on an unarmed suspect, but a federal appeals court dismissed the case against four other officers in the same incident

Family Violence Council Faces Uncertain Future, Funding

ANNAPOLIS – The Family Violence Council, a creation of Maryland’s Attorney General and former Lt

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