New Bill Would Speed Custody for Adoptive Parents

ANNAPOLIS – After nine years of unsuccessful attempts to have a baby, Jocelyn Denyer cradled a tiny 26-hour-old boy in her arms, examining for hours his dimples and light brown hair

Glendening Proposes 10 Percent Pay Hike for Teachers

ANNAPOLIS – With substantial support from state legislators, Gov

Stiffer Gun Laws Gain More Support

ANNAPOLIS – Legislation boosting sentences for felons convicted of gun crimes continues to gain support in the Maryland General Assembly with House Republicans introducing a bill Tuesday designed to complement existing Democratic bills

House Committee Questions Taylor’s Flight Plan

ANNAPOLIS – Lawmakers Tuesday questioned the fairness, economic feasibility and necessity of a bill to bring the country’s first state- subsidized commuter air service to rural southern and western Maryland

Bradley Gets Lukewarm Reception During College Park Campaign Stop

WASHINGTON – Bill Bradley brought his Democratic presidential campaign to the University of Maryland College Park where he got a lukewarm response from about 1,000 supporters and curious onlookers Friday

Only Senate President’s Hairdresser Knows For Sure

ANNAPOLIS – When the Maryland General Assembly convened for the 2000 session last month, many in the Statehouse noticed something more fiery about Senate President Thomas V

Independent Vote Not Expected to Swing GOP Primary to Center in Maryland

WASHINGTON – Independent voters are not expected to have the impact in Maryland’s Republican primary that they did in New Hampshire, where a large number of independents gave the winning edge Tuesday to presidential hopeful John McCain

State of the Union Leaves Maryland Lawmakers Open-Mouthed — and Sleepy

WASHINGTON – Maybe it’s just because they’ve seen him for eight years now, but President Clinton’s charisma could do little to keep some members of the Maryland delegation from yawning during his State of the Union address

Montgomery Council, Legislators Agree to Save ICC Land

ANNAPOLIS – Senate President Thomas V

Bill Could Outlaw Roadside Solicitations

ANNAPOLIS – Three Southern Maryland lawmakers, concerned that roadside requests for cash in Waldorf are creating driving hazards, want to ban such soliciting statewide