ANNAPOLIS – When it comes to tobacco farmers, the American Heart Association has had a change of heart
Senate Committee Hears Tattooing Legislation
ANNAPOLIS – A 13-year-old boy who had a bulldog tattooed on his chest has instigated several bills before the Maryland General Assembly to ban tattooing of minors
Tobacco Tax, Pax Still Sticking Points in Governor’s Agenda
ANNAPOLIS – While Southern Maryland lawmakers gave a generally warm reception to Gov
Appeals Court Rules Police Chiefs Not Liable For Officer’s Misconduct
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond ruled this week that three Anne Arundel County police chiefs and the county government are not liable for damages for a 1990 incident in which a woman alleged an on-duty police officer raped her
Baltimore County, Harford Lawmakers React to State of the State
ANNAPOLIS – A proposed income tax cut, job opportunities, casinos and increasing salaries and jobs for state police officers were the main issues for Baltimore and Harford county legislators during Gov
Maryland Public Schools Get Mixed Grades For Performance
WASHINGTON – The Maryland public school system received two A’s, two C’s and two D’s in a “report card” released Thursday by Education Week
Legislators Skeptical of English Language Tax Credit Bill
ANNAPOLIS – A bill granting tax credits to employers who provide English classes was shot down during a Senate Budget and Taxation committee hearing Thursday
Court Rules on State Custody of Children
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Appeals Thursday limited the rights of parents who file late objections when the state attempts to gain custody of their children
Potomac River Weeds Could Pose Hazard As Funds for Clearing Dry Up
WASHINGTON – The federal government needs to restore funds to a program that removes hydrilla and other nuisance plants from the Potomac River, a regional board unanimously agreed Wednesday