Civil Rights Expert Perez Raises Md. Political Profile

WASHINGTON – After decades of working to enhance civil rights, Maryland Secretary of Labor, Licensing and Regulation Tom Perez has brought his expertise to the person who could make the most use of it — President-elect Barack Obama

Maryland Congress Members Support Troubled Detroit Bailout Bill

WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives, with help from Maryland’s six Democratic members, voted to loan automakers $14 billion Wednesday night, but Senate Republicans appeared poised to block the cash infusion Thursday

Maryland-Based Group Helps Get Housing Vouchers for Foster Care Kids

ANNAPOLIS – When Temple Hills resident Crystal Skinner turned 21 in 2006 and was too old to stay in foster care, she was not sure where she would live

Family Members, Others Remember Victims of Drunken Driving

ANNAPOLIS – The pain of losing a loved one to drunken driving never fades, but the families and friends of these victims are not alone, said a survivor at the Fifth Annual Maryland Remembers Memorial on Wednesday

Tuition Increase in the Cards for Maryland Colleges

WASHINGTON – University System of Maryland colleges are likely to face “modest” tuition increases next year because of the recession, said Chancellor William “Brit” Kirwan

Maryland Emergency Care Ranks Fourth in National Study

WASHINGTON – Maryland ranked fourth in a national “report card” of emergency care systems released Tuesday, receiving high marks for disaster preparedness and injury prevention, but lagging in other areas, including access to care

Morgan State Reports Progress on Correcting Audit Findings

ANNAPOLIS – Morgan State University has increased oversight of

capital projects in response to a February audit report that found contracting improprieties, President Earl Richardson told members of the Maryland Joint Audit Committee on Tuesday

Speaker Picks Van Hollen to Keep Dems in Office

WASHINGTON – Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Maryland Rep

Organic Alternative Just One Step Toward Healthy Schools

WASHINGTON – Some Maryland private schools are encouraging healthier snacking with all natural and organic vending machines, but organic doesn’t necessarily mean better, a nutritionist said

Some Worry Southern Maryland Bridge Not Equipped to Handle Traffic During Evacuation

SOLOMONS ISLAND – A small peninsula on the western side of the Chesapeake Bay, Calvert County is home to the only nuclear power plant in the state