WASHINGTON – Marylanders trying to appeal their insurance company’s denial of their health claims have a state agency to help them
Lawmakers Shortchange Nursing Shortage
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland needs nurses critically in almost every aspect of health care, yet the General Assembly has done little to attract and retain them, critics say
Police Definition of, Pursuit of Hate Crimes Varies Widely Across State
WASHINGTON- One police department’s hate crime is another’s simple act of vandalism in Maryland — it all depends on where you live
Montgomery County Delegate Wins Long Fight for Gay Rights
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland House of Delegates passed the gay rights bill Friday, almost assuring it will become law, sending the chamber into a round of applause and bringing tears to the eyes of one delegate
Legislators Push To Give Police Better Technology to Fight Crime
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