House Approves Statewide Voting System

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland House of Delegates Wednesday overrode criticisms of timing, cost and technology to back a bill creating a statewide uniform voting system

AT&T Does Not Need Government Secrets for Fair Trial in Trade Secrets Case

WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court has ruled that AT&T can still get a fair trial on charges that it stole trade secrets from a Laurel company, even though its attempts to subpoena the federal government in the case were quashed in the interest of national security

Principle Problems of Principals Include Overwork, Few Incentives

BALTIMORE – With the principal shortage in Maryland almost as acute as the teacher shortage, the State Board of Education adopted a report Tuesday that, if implemented, could retain more principals with added financial incentives and lighter workloads

City Officials, New Black Panthers Face Off Over Hate Crimes in Bowie

BOWIE – A militant black power organization offered a $3,000 reward Wednesday for information on recent hate crimes in Bowie, saying it does not believe the two teens arrested in the case are the only culprits

Maryland’s Healthcare Ombudsman Praised, Senate Urged to Expand Program

WASHINGTON – Bernadette Warren was at wit’s end

Senate Approves $3 Hike in Car Registration Fees for Emergency Service

ANNAPOLIS – Starting July 1, registering a car in Maryland could cost $3 more in motor vehicle registration fees per year to pay for emergency medical services

House, Senate Cut Glendening’s Capital Budget

ANNAPOLIS – The House of Delegates and Senate Wednesday both gave tentative approval, with modest trims, to Gov

Maryland Congressional Delegation Splits Down Party Lines on Bush’s Budget

WASHINGTON – Maryland’s congressional delegation split straight down party lines Wednesday in the vote on President Bush’s fiscal 2002 budget, which passed the House by a 222-205 vote

Gay Rights Bill Passes Most Difficult Test By Winning Senate Approval

ANNAPOLIS – Despite a Republican filibuster lasting to nearly 3 a

Sex Discrimination Case Against Taco Bell Owner Should Go to Trial, Court Says

WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court has ruled that former employees of a Severna Park Taco Bell can pursue a sexual harassment claim for the “campaign of torment” that the restaurant manager directed at them