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