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

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

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

ANNAPOLIS- A more knowledgeable and professional legislator is becoming the norm in Annapolis as increasingly complex issues fill legislators’ days, and more frequently, their nights

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ANNAPOLIS — Two major health care maladies will be treated by Maryland’s legislators when they convene next month for the 416th session: the demise of non-profit health insurance in Maryland, and a budget deficit that threatens Medicaid and mental health programs

ANNAPOLIS – Megan’s Law, requiring sex offenders to register with police, as well as more gun control and drunken driving restrictions will be on the Maryland General Assembly’s justice agenda when it reconvenes next month

ANNAPOLIS – When Sen

WASHINGTON – The number of visas issued in Maryland for foreign farm laborers has grown steadily over the last few years, as farmers have warmed to the program, officials say

WASHINGTON – Every year for the past few years, Karin Sheppa had gathered her Crofton middle school students in late September or early October and got them started making Christmas tree ornaments