Court of Special Appeals Rules against BFI in Zoning Case

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled Wednesday that a Howard County zoning panel and circuit court were wrong giving Browning Ferris Inc

Phragmites Control Bill Advances

ANNAPOLIS – A bill that would help private landowners pay for the cost of controlling phragmites — a fast-spreading wetlands reed that crowds out native Maryland species — is close to final passage

Maryland Doctor Disciplines Climb Since 1991

WASHINGTON – The number of Maryland doctors disciplined by the state medical board roughly tripled from 1991 to 1995, according to a report released Tuesday by the Federation of State Medical Boards

Secret Service to Build in Beltsville

WASHINGTON – A House transportation subcommittee has authorized funds for a new Secret Service facility to be built on the agency’s training campus in Beltsville, Md

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House Line-Item Veto Vote Mired in Confusion

WASHINGTON – Democratic Rep

Woman Injured in Go-kart Accident To Get Jury Trial

ANNAPOLIS – A Davidsonville woman whose scalp was torn off while racing a go-kart has the right to have a jury decide if the race organizer and the go-kart’s manufacturer and seller were to blame for her injuries, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled Thursday

Bill Making State-Aided Businesses Accountable Nears Passage

ANNAPOLIS – A bill raising the standard of accountability for businesses that receive special state loans or grants in exchange for bringing jobs and capital investment to Maryland moved a step closer to final passage Thursday

Maryland Representatives Back Line-item Veto

WASHINGTON – A measure giving the president power to delete items from federal spending bills is garnering the support of Maryland’s seven House members