MVA Says New VEIP Treadmill Testing Is a Success

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

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