Anti-discrimination Bills Spark Debate

ANNAPOLIS – A twice-failed controversial bill that would protect gays and bisexuals from discrimination in Maryland sparked clashing testimony here Thursday

Senate Republicans Unveil Legislative Agenda

ANNAPOLIS – Putting the foundation under promises outlined in the Republican Contract with Maryland, GOP state senators unveiled their legislative agenda Thursday

Lawmakers Hear VEIP Bills

ANNAPOLIS – Sponsors of opposing vehicle emissions inspection bills squared off over the fate of the controversial program in a packed hearing room Thursday

Hoyer, Gephardt Criticize GOP Welfare Plan

WASHINGTON – Rep

Glendening Says He Will Veto Any Expansion of Gambling

ANNAPOLIS – It’s no gamble

Westinghouse Wins $43 Million Navy Contract

WASHINGTON – Westinghouse Electric Corp

Bill Would Draw Juries Across Md. from Motor Vehicle Records

ANNAPOLIS – A bill that would expand Maryland’s jury pool by allowing courts to recruit from driver’s license records is making its ninth trip through the Senate

Bill Would Ban Sale of License Plate Covers

ANNAPOLIS – During a traffic stop, Anne Arundel Police Officer Thomas Jones couldn’t read the car’s license number because of a darkened plate cover

Bill Connects Jobs to Welfare Reform

ANNAPOLIS – Legislation tying job creation to welfare reform drew praise Wednesday from both business leaders and advocates for the poor during a hearing in the House of Delegates

Administrators Support Bill against Teacher Assaults

ANNAPOLIS – When an art teacher at Annapolis High School was beaten and permanently injured in trying to break up a student fight, Principal George Rossiter was enraged