Education Funding Tops Curry’s Legislative Agenda

ANNAPOLIS – Finding money for struggling schools topped Prince George’s County Executive Wayne K

Sept. 11 Events Dominate Md. General Assembly Opening

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland General Assembly opened as scheduled Wednesday, but the session had a morning-after feeling — more like Sept

Governor Releases Legislative Redistricting Map

ANNAPOLIS – The battle for political power in Maryland was officially joined Wednesday with Gov

Federal Education Reform Means More Money, Some Changes for Maryland Schools

WASHINGTON – Maryland educators and officials are trying to sort out the implications of a sweeping new federal school reform that could boost federal funding to the state by almost 17 percent, but force changes in state education policies

Study Shows Most Businesses That Sell Alcohol to Minors Get Off With a Fine

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of Maryland’s bars, liquor stores, restaurants and clubs sold alcohol to minors in the past year, but fewer than 10 percent had their liquor licenses suspended or revoked as a result

Redistricting Controversy Could Set Tone for 2002 Session

ANNAPOLIS – Before Maryland legislators can start the battle over the budget in the 2002 General Assembly session, they will have to deal with drawing the lines

New Track Rekindles Gambling Debate

ANNAPOLIS – State legislators will face another round of discussions over slot machines and casino gambling when the General Assembly convenes next month

Full Time or Part Time — Lawmaker Salaries Should Rise, Panel Says

ANNAPOLIS — Within the first 15 days of the 2002 legislative session, the General Assembly Compensation Commission will submit a report that could redefine the General Assembly of the 21st century

Legislators, Welfare Advocates Await Federal Reauthorization

ANNAPOLIS – Despite a rapid decline in Maryland’s welfare rolls since the reforms of 1995, advocates said that is only a small step in reducing poverty levels and more needs to be done as lawmakers convene in the General Assembly next month

Lawmakers, Lobbyists Ready Bills to Protect Trees, Bays, Citizens

ANNAPOLIS – Some Maryland legislators hope to recycle some of last year’s failed pieces of environmental legislation when the General Assembly convenes next month — particularly measures to protect state waters