Eighteen Challengers Vie for Cardin’s Senate Seat

Eighteen candidates — eight Democrats and 10 Republicans — emerged to challenge incumbent Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., by this week’s primary election filing deadline.

Maryland Recognition in Hand, Piscataway Leaders Split on Seeking Federal Status

Two Piscataway Indian leaders say federal recognition is not a priority, but one says she plans to go for it.

Eastern Shore Delegation Speaks Passionately Against PlanMaryland

Eastern Shore delegates told a state official Friday that Gov. Martin O’Malley’s PlanMaryland, which seeks to control sprawl, amounts to centralized planning and will restrict the private property rights of rural residents.

UniStar Gets OK to Build New Nuclear Reactor on Wetlands at Calvert Cliffs

The Board of Public Works voted unanimously to grant UniStar a permit allowing them to build a proposed third nuclear reactor to the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant on wetlands in Lusby.

Maryland May Add Penalty to Strengthen Child Abuse Reporting Laws

Following the child abuse scandal at Penn State, Sen. Nancy Jacobs, R-Harford, is sponsoring a bill to criminalize the failure to report suspected child abuse, making it a misdemeanor with a maximum of one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.

Eighteen Challengers Vie for Cardin’s Senate Seat

WASHINGTON – Eighteen candidates — eight Democrats and 10 Republicans — emerged to challenge incumbent Sen

UniStar Gets OK to Build New Nuclear Reactor on Wetlands at Calvert Cliffs

WASHINGTON – Maryland moved a step closer this week to commissioning the nation’s first new nuclear reactor since 1974, but there is still a long road ahead before any construction begins

Maryland Recognition in Hand, Piscataway Leaders Split on Seeking Federal Status

WASHINGTON – The heads of two Piscataway Indian groups recognized by the state of Maryland this week said they are unlikely to pursue federal recognition for now, but the leader of a third said she wants to see the process through

Ivey Withdraws; Edwards’ Path to Re-election Clears

Former Prince George’s County prosecutor Glenn Ivey withdrew from the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary Wednesday.

Record Number of Candidates File for Sixth District Congressional Race

WASHINGTON- The race for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District will be a crowded one with eight Republicans and five Democrats filing by Wednesday’s deadline