Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Urges Retention of White Oak Wind Tunnel

WASHINGTON – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told an independent base closure commission Wednesday that a wind tunnel at the White Oak naval center should be preserved because of its “unique national capability

Lawmakers Want Partnership To Replace Wilson Bridge

ANNAPOLIS – Drivers who cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge could pay a toll if the federally owned span is turned over to Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia

Base Closings,600

WASHINGTON – Business leaders in Montgomery and Washington counties Tuesday said the Defense Department’s proposed closing of two military bases in Maryland would mean a substantial economic loss to their communities

Motorcyclists Lobby for Personal Freedom

ANNAPOLIS – Suzanna Greenbank told state senators Tuesday that she doesn’t want to wear a motorcycle helmet

Bill Would Reintroduce Power Dredging of Oysters

ANNAPOLIS – At the urging of watermen, a Senate committee is considering legislation that would reintroduce power dredging in the Chesapeake Bay waters off Somerset County

Locals Battle for Control of Washington National

GRAVELLY POINT, Va

Editors: Hold for release Sunday, Feb. 24, and after.

WASHINGTON – Maryland government has paid $114 million since 1977 – more than any other state – to ensure that 110,000 acres of farmland will continue producing food, officials said

Family Cap Unifies Abortion Debate’s Two Sides

ANNAPOLIS – As the welfare debate heats up the Maryland Statehouse, opposing camps on the abortion issue are uniting against the family cap, a measure designed to discourage mothers on public assistance from having more babies

Coyotes in Maryland Mean Problems for Farmers and Trappers

ANNAPOLIS – A new predator is creating a nuisance for Maryland’s farmers and trappers

80 Freshmen Give General Assembly a New Dynamic

ANNAPOLIS – The General Assembly’s freshman class is 80 strong – more diverse, more Republican and younger than Maryland lawmakers have been in years