Snow Will Fall This Winter, But So Might Federal Aid Under FEMA Plan

WASHINGTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency is “raising the bar” on snow emergency declarations, which could make it harder for states to get money for snow emergencies this winter

Military, Foreign Service Families Get Partial Win in Capital Gains Tax Plan

WASHINGTON – State Department spokesman Bill Covey said he is proud of his 35 years of government work in the military and Foreign Service

Efforts to Boost Crop Insurance in Maryland May Be Paying Off, Just in Time

WASHINGTON – Acreage insured by Maryland farmers is at its highest level since 1995, when coverage was briefly mandated for farmers who wanted to apply for federal crop subsidies

Gift Has High Schools Strumming

ANNAPOLIS – The students in Michael Miller’s guitar classes are so excited about receiving a new electric guitar that they’ve already formed a list of who will play the instrument first

Fall May Bring More Bare Trees, But Better Color Through Drought

ANNAPOLIS –

Maryland’s drought may cause trees to shed leaves sooner than normal, but those that keep their foliage should produce their usual cornucopia of colors this fall

Budget Shortfall Deepens; Governor Candidates Plan Fiscal Fixes

ANNAPOLIS – With the state’s projected budget deficit grown this week to more than $1

4th Circuit Appeals Court Down, But Not Out, As Senate Puts Nominees on Hold

WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee delayed a confirmation vote Thursday on a nominee for the U

Marylanders Favor Action Against Iraq, But Only Under the Right Circumstances

WASHINGTON – A majority of Marylanders favor military action against Iraq if Saddam Hussein does not respond to U