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

BALTIMORE – Prostate, lung, breast, and colon/rectal cancers make up 61 percent of new cases and 55 percent of cancer deaths in Maryland, health officials officials said Tuesday

ANNAPOLIS – Eastern Shore mayors, meeting with the region’s lawmakers Friday, appealed for increased funding for municipal police and greater authority over historic sites