ANNAPOLIS – During his announcement of a proposed $29
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Md. Higher Education About Average in Value for Spending
ANNAPOLIS- Maryland’s public universities run in the middle of the pack in getting the most for their money, but the state’s community colleges lag far behind other states
General Assembly Overrides Minimum Wage Veto
ANNAPOLIS – Thousands of Maryland’s lowest paid workers are due to get a one dollar an hour increase in their wages after the state Senate voted Tuesday to override the governor’s veto of a bill raising the minimum wage to $6
Wagner’s Point Illustrates Opposition to Change in Toxic Reports
WASHINGTON – No one lives in Wagner’s Point anymore, which is one reason why Cleanup Coalition Director Terry Harris opposes a Bush administration plan to change toxic release regulations
General Assembly Overturns Voting Bill Vetoes
ANNAPOLIS – The General Assembly overturned vetoes of two bills Tuesday that supporters say will increase access to the polls but which opponents warn will open the door to voter fraud
Maryland Unprepared for Avian Flu Outbreak
BALTIMORE – Maryland counties lack the emergency management planning and resources to respond to a massive outbreak of avian flu, according to a study by researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Md. Bankruptcy Filings Creep Up After Plunge Blamed on New Law
WASHINGTON – The number of people filing for bankruptcy in Maryland has risen slightly after a steep decline following historic changes in bankruptcy law last October, electronic court records show
‘Lifers’ Barred from National Cemeteries
WASHINGTON – President Bush signed into law Monday a provision that eliminates funeral honors and burial benefits for a veteran convicted of state or federal crimes carrying any life sentence
Expanded Energy Assistance Program Puts Strain on State, Local Agencies
ANNAPOLIS- Despite “fairly disappointing” federal funding, still-high fuel costs and a growing number of applicants, state and local agencies are preparing for an expanded statewide energy assistance program set to start next week
Md. Judges Ready for Bench Research
WASHINGTON – Complex scientific issues continue to creep into the courtroom, driving Maryland judges to the classroom to help them understand the issues they must decide