Carroll Lawmakers to Fight Tax Increases

ANNAPOLIS – Carroll County lawmakers oppose Gov

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ANNAPOLIS – Legislators from heavily Republican Western Maryland are worried about getting a fair share of new education money from the Democrat-controlled General Assembly — a notion ridiculed by the House Speaker, who is from the region

Mikulski Deluged With Requests for Impeachment Tickets

WASHINGTON Despite polls that show voters are tired of President Clinton’s legal travails, tickets to his impeachment trial appear to be a hot commodity for Marylanders

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Growing Hispanic Population Fuels Demand for Bilingual Services

WASHINGTON – Even Sonia Quezada’s experience as a bilingual secretary in Guatemala didn’t prepare her for life in the United States

Sometimes A Friendly Voice Is Best Tool Against Suicide

WASHINGTON – Suicide rates drop over the holidays, but suicide prevention groups say they still take every call for help seriously

Health Officials Say Holiday Stress Does Not Increase Suicides

WASHINGTON – It’s the holiday season

Officials Say Drop in Carjackings Masks Its Violence, Prevalence

WASHINGTON – It was a pretty routine Friday night for Wanda Payne

Ease of Crime, Value of Cars Means Carjacking Is Here to Stay

WASHINGTON – Despite its recent drop, prosecutors say carjacking is likely to remain a popular crime in Maryland because it requires little skill or planning and can give criminals instant financial gain

Money Issues to Dominate Next Legislative Session

ANNAPOLIS – As state legislators look to the start of the next session Jan