WASHINGTON – Last year’s seasonal flu vaccine shortage and the looming threat of avian flu prompted Maryland government agencies to create a Web site filled with flu facts
Veggie Lovers Celebrate Thanksgiving with Poultry Pals
POOLESVILLE – For many Thanksgiving Day diners, the ceremonial carving of the turkey is often the main event
Students Want More Holiday Travel Time
ANNAPOLIS-To working stiffs across America, the long Thanksgiving weekend is a welcome break from the daily grind
Lessons From Katrina Help Maryland Prepare
ANNAPOLIS – The failure of emergency management during Hurricane Katrina has been a lesson for government agencies in Maryland, which are now updating their plans in order to better prepare for such a disaster, officials told a legislative committee Wednesday
Cardin Calls for Tax Breaks for Developers of Low-Income Housing
WASHINGTON – At a time when middle-income families are increasingly priced out of buying homes, the government should encourage affordable housing availability by providing tax credits to investors in troubled areas, Rep
Parents Must Prove Special Ed Plan Inadequate, Court Rules
WASHINGTON – A Supreme Court ruling in a Maryland case Monday has mixed implications for those who want the best education for students with disabilities, an education expert said
Maryland Foundations Increase Giving to Nonprofits
WASHINGTON – Maryland foundations increased their giving to nonprofit organizations modestly between 2002 and 2003, according to a report released Monday by the Association of Baltimore Area Grantmakers
A Bigger ‘Flush Tax’ Than They Bargained For
ANNAPOLIS- Some Maryland homeowners may be jolted by an unpleasant surprise when they open their property tax bills next year
As Patient Complaints Rise, Cases Against Doctors Drag On
ANNAPOLIS- More than 500 complaints accusing Maryland physicians of transgressions ranging from sexual assault to over prescribing medication or violating patient safety are still waiting to be investigated – in some cases, for more than four years – by the state’s Board of Physicians