ANNAPOLIS – Nearly two months after mandatory treadmill testing became required for most Maryland cars, few vehicles have been damaged and wait times have been short, state officials said Tuesday
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Frederick’s New Cheer: We’re Number Two!
Fast-growing Frederick has edged Rockville to become the second-largest city in Maryland, according to Census Bureau estimates released Tuesday
U.S. Appeals Court Overturns Decision in Prison Guard’s Favor
WASHINGTON – A federal appellate court said a Maryland prison guard was “too stupid” to realize he was placing an inmate at risk and should not be held liable for a violent knife attack by another inmate
High Court Rejects Maryland’s Request On Booking Questions
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear Maryland’s request to expand the type of booking questions that can be asked before a suspect receives Miranda warnings
Juvenile Crime Lower Last Year Compared to 1975
WASHINGTON – Driven largely by a growing teen population, juvenile arrests last year rose to their highest level since 1979
Congress’ Total Pfiesteria Funding: $13 Million
WASHINGTON – Congress has passed the third and final piece of a $13 million package to battle Pfiesteria piscicida, in what environmentalists call a “good first step” toward beating the sometimes-toxic microbe
El Nino Doubles Risk of Major Maryland Snowstorm in ’98
PIKESVILLE – The effects of El Nino double the likelihood that the state will see a significant snowstorm of nine inches or more this winter, the National Weather Service says
Rate of Carbon-Monoxide Poisoning Rises in Maryland
WASHINGTON – More people have died or suffered injuries related to carbon-monoxide poisoning this year than in the previous six years combined in Maryland
Percentage of Women Judges Has Risen Sharply in Maryland
ANNAPOLIS – Women make up 25 percent of Maryland’s 250 sitting judges, compared to only 5 percent of 204 judgeships in 1981, recent court figures show
Statistics Show Maryland Gun Laws Are Working
JESSUP – With multiple purchase gun sales down 80 percent and violent crime continuing to decrease, state officials claimed Friday that Maryland’s gun laws are not only the toughest in the nation, but are working