WASHINGTON – The speaker of Maryland’s House of Delegates Wednesday appealed to a reform-minded congressional subcommittee to continue funding for the state’s Appalachian area

WASHINGTON – A key congressman said Wednesday he doubted the District would receive additional federal money before May, but endorsed naming an emergency oversight board to help the city through its fiscal crisis

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court’s decision this week not to hear a voter-rights case from Worcester County drew quick praise from the American Civil Liberties Union and the NAACP

ANNAPOLIS – Showing bipartisan intentions to address the needs of their youngest constituents, more than 25 legislators on Wednesday signed a “Contract with Maryland’s Children

ANNAPOLIS – It took the most rancorous strike in baseball history, but the Baltimore Orioles – and their fans in the Statehouse – are drawing inspiration from to one of their greatest rivals: the world-champion Toronto Blue Jays

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ANNAPOLIS – While proposals to strengthen families and enforce child support collection in Maryland were praised Tuesday by welfare reform advocates, the so-called family cap remained controversial

ANNAPOLIS – Is there a difference between a $25 dollar meal and a $25 gift?

Yes, some lobbyists told the House Commerce and Governmental Matters Committee, which Tuesday heard several bills to limit what lawmakers may accept

WASHINGTON – During the first half of the 100-day race to make good on the GOP’s Contract with America, three of Maryland’s four Republican House members voted for every provision backed by House Speaker Newt Gingrich

ANNAPOLIS – Supporters of a bill that would give tax credits to Marylanders who purchase alternative fuel vehicles said Tuesday that the measure would create a market for clean fuel