ANNAPOLIS – For Maryland Sen
Depressed Oyster Industry Faces Another Tough Year
LEONARDTOWN – Despite increasing efforts by the state and federal government to rejuvenate the oyster population in the Chesapeake Bay, preliminary numbers predict more bad news for bay waterman
Court Says Prince George’s Cop Who Shot Unarmed Man Didn’t Use Excessive Force
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court has ruled that a Prince George’s County police officer did not use excessive force when he shot an unarmed man, because the officer believed that the man was going for a gun
Judge Reduces $4.1 Million Award for Man Who Was Severely Beaten by Police
WASHINGTON – A federal judge has sharply reduced the $4
Census May Have Missed as Many as 75,000 Maryland Residents, Report Says
WASHINGTON – More than 75,000 Maryland residents were likely missed in the 2000 census, according to one estimate, a shortfall that could cost the state millions in federal funds that are based on population
Are Lawmakers Excited About Terps’ Final Four Appearance? Don’t Bet on It
WASHINGTON – It’s put up or shut up time for Maryland Terrapins fans, and many of the state’s politicians have opted to shut up
Bill Change Would Exempt Four Counties from Statewide Voting System
ANNAPOLIS – Counties that purchased voting systems within 10 years wouldn’t have to participate in a uniform statewide voting system until 2006, under an amendment to a Senate bill Thursday
State Farmers Hold Breath as Foot-and-Mouth Ravages Europe
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland State Veterinarian Robert Olson has been busy the last several weeks trying to reassure worried dairy and cattle farmers about the foot-and-mouth disease crisis ravaging the European livestock industry
Maryland’s GOP House Members, One Democrat, Back Bush’s `Marriage Tax’ Cut
WASHINGTON- Maryland representatives voted 5-3 Thursday to eliminate the so-called “marriage tax penalty,” with one Democrat joining all four Republicans in support of the bill
Maryland Looks to Get Big Bounce in Funding, Alumni Support, From Final Four
WASHINGTON – University of Maryland fund raisers are anticipating a big bounce donations as a result of the Terrapins men basketball team first-ever appearance at the NCAA Final Four tournament this weekend in Minneapolis