NRC Sees No Environmental Harm from Nuclear Plant’s Relicensing

WASHINGTON – The Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant can be relicensed without causing significant adverse environmental impact, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has ruled

Maryland Gets Failing Grade for Efforts to Ban Tobacco Sales to Minors

WASHINGTON – Maryland’s efforts to keep tobacco products out of the hands of minors fell far short in 1996, according to a new study whose author singled out the state for a failing grade

Murderer Cannot Sue Police For Failure to Protect His Property

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court refused Tuesday to hear the appeal of a Hagerstown murderer who sued police for not safeguarding his belongings in the home he shared with his victim

Maryland Donations to Clinton Defense Fund Come in All Sizes

WASHINGTON – Every week, George Eyler takes $10 in single bills and gives them to 10 different needy causes

With No Campaign to Pay For, Neas Vows to Return Campaign Funds

WASHINGTON – Ralph Neas, the Montgomery County Democrat who raised more than $120,000 for a 2000 congressional run before dropping out, said he plans to give it all back

Columbus Day Stirs Passion for Some, Brings Little Notice from Many in State

WASHINGTON – A few events are planned, banks will be closed and state and federal workers will have the day off, but there will be little else to mark Columbus Day around the state Monday

Maryland Donations to Clinton Legal Defense Outstrip Previous Pace

WASHINGTON – Maryland residents gave more than $90,000 to President Clinton’s legal trust fund during the first six months of 1999, almost matching contributions for all of last year, according to the fund

Truck-Safety Enforcement Could Fall to States if Federal Office Folds

WASHINGTON – States may have to step up their enforcement of truck-safety laws if President Clinton signs a transportation funding bill that eliminates the federal office now responsible for those laws, federal officials said Thursday

Montgomery Magnet School Ruling Could Hamper Other Schools’ Diversity Plans

WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court ruling overturning Montgomery County’s race-based school transfer policy “casts a chill” on other schools’ integration efforts, said an education official in Maryland

Maryland Education Officials Defend Y2K Compliance

WASHINGTON – Maryland officials defended themselves Wednesday against claims by a top U