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

Governor’s Address Criticized As Vague by Suburban Legislators

ANNAPOLIS – Although legislators from the Washington, D

New Wilson Bridge Spans Move One Step Closer

WASHINGTON – A regional transportation board voted Wednesday to support two replacement spans for the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, making the project eligible for federal funds

Maryland Vets Could Get Compensation For War-Related Illnesses

WASHINGTON – Some Maryland Gulf war veterans who were turned down for disability compensation for undiagnosed illnesses may get another chance to make their cases

Lawmakers on Glendening Budget: Buy Now, Pay Later?

ANNAPOLIS – Eastern Shore lawmakers said the governor’s initiatives outlined in his State of the State speech Wednesday were like candy: It tastes sweet going down, but you must pay for it later

Denny’s Donates $900,000 to Civil Rights Groups As Part of Discrimination Settlement

WASHINGTON – The parent company of the Denny’s Restaurant chain Wednesday donated $900,000 to nine civil rights organizations

Reducing Recidivism or Building More Prisons

ANNAPOLIS – The Secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services asked legislators Tuesday to emphasize rehabilitating convicts instead of building more prisons, even though Maryland is beginning to face prison overcrowding