Hubbard rolling the stones

ANNAPOLIS – If Delegate James Hubbard, D-Prince George’s, gets his way, a stone will join the Baltimore oriole and the black-eyed Susan as a symbol of The Free State

Maryland Not Likely to Shake Flu Bug for Several More Weeks, Officials Say

WASHINGTON – Doctors say it may be four to six weeks before the end of flu season in Maryland, which health officials say has now reached all parts of the state

Report Ranks Maryland High Among States for Abortion Rights

WASHINGTON – Maryland is one of the best states in the nation when it comes to protecting abortion rights, and activists on both sides of the debate said Thursday that pro-choice groups likely have the votes to keep it that way

Ex-Million-Dollar Lobbyist Bereano Disbarred for Criminal Conviction

ANNAPOLIS – Influential state lobbyist and Annapolis lawyer Bruce C

Maryland’s Smog Problem is One of Nation’s Most Pervasive, Report Says

WASHINGTON – Maryland was the second-worst state in the nation for statewide smog readings last year, according to a report from an environmental watchdog group

New Bill Calls for Calvert Nature Center Funding

ANNAPOLIS – State lawmakers are asking for $150,000 to help build a new environmental education center at Flag Ponds Nature Park in Calvert County

Prince George’s County Delegation Rallies Behind School Funding, Transportation Requests

ANNAPOLIS – The Prince George’s County General Assembly delegation wants state funding for a glitzy new Potomac River development and another $44 million for school construction – requests that the county is finally unified behind, said Sen

Montgomery County Wants General Assembly to Grant $50 Million for Schools

ANNAPOLIS – Montgomery County went to the opening day of the Maryland General Assembly Wednesday gunning for its share of the expected $925 million surplus in the state budget, specifically $50 million for school construction

Maryland Schools Get Mixed Report Card in National Study

WASHINGTON – Maryland aced the test for school standards and accountability but received an F for school climate in a study released Wednesday by a national education magazine