Democrat Wynn Sometimes Votes Against Party, President

WASHINGTON – While generally pursuing a Democratic agenda, Rep

Bill Would Make All State Agencies Install Toll-Free Lines

ANNAPOLIS – A bill that calls for equipping all state agencies with toll-free telephone numbers would make government equally accessible to all Marylanders, its sponsor said Tuesday

Lawmakers Want Accountability for Economic Development Aid

ANNAPOLIS – Legislators want companies held more accountable for the jobs and capital investment they are supposed to bring in exchange for state loans or grants — but they’re torn over just how much accountability

Park Service Predicts Perfectly Timed Cherry Blossom Bloom

WASHINGTON – The National Park Service predicted Thursday the District’s cherry trees will perform a “three-peat” by blooming right in the middle of the two-week cherry blossom festival for the third year in a row

Bill Would End Telemarketers’ Automatic-Dialing Annoyances

ANNAPOLIS – Consumers could receive fewer mystery phone calls under a bill now before the state Legislature

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WASHINGTON – The primary race for Rep

New Treasurer Says Country Boy Roots Brought Success

ANNAPOLIS – Sitting in the plush state treasurer’s office, Richard N

Prevailing Wage Law Repeal Is Before State Again

ANNAPOLIS – Supporters of a bill to repeal the prevailing wage law, which has failed numerous times in the past, hope this year’s proposal will be pulled through by the pro-business fever in the Legislature

Gun Control Group Calls for Ban on Gun Company Ads

WASHINGTON – A leading gun control group petitioned the Federal Trade Commission Wednesday to ban all gun advertising that claims handguns make homes safer, alleging the ads are false