ANNAPOLIS – The Department of Natural Resources must come up with a new plan to determine the legal size limit of hardshell clams, a legislative review committee ruled Thursday
Marine Loan Companies See Strong Business at Boat Shows
ANNAPOLIS – A strong economy and low interest rates are driving potential boat buyers to the loan market in unusually large numbers, said several marine financiers attending the sailboat and powerboat shows here this week
Governors’ Mansions Become Everyone’s with First Ladies’ Book
BETHESDA – Each has a unique story to tell of its history, past occupants and famous visitors
State Could Get $61.6M In Fed Funds For 100,000 Uninsured Kids
WASHINGTON – Maryland could receive up to $61
Farm-Environmental Coalition Wants Halt on Chicken Facilities
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland should declare a two-year moratorium on construction of new chicken growing facilities until poultry manure’s effect on water quality can be determined, a group of chicken growers, farmers and environmentalists said Wednesday
Court of Appeals Reverses Howard County Child Abuse Decision
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Appeals, splitting 4-3, ruled Tuesday that evidence of prior child abuse is admissible in cases against allegedly abusive parents
High Court Lets Stand Eastern Shore Traffic Stop Case
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court let stand a Maryland court ruling that bans police officers from detaining passengers in traffic stops
State To Kick Off Seafood Safety Campaign
ANNAPOLIS – State officials Wednesday will kick off a $500,000 advertising campaign telling Marylanders that this summer’s Pfiesteria outbreak has not compromised the safety of Chesapeake Bay seafood
Maryland Agricultural Exports Up 40 Percent Since 1993
ANNAPOLIS – Driven by more vigorous salesmanship and new free trade agreements, Maryland’s agricultural exports have increased by about 40 percent since 1993 to last year’s total of $247 million, according to the state Department of Agriculture