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