SILVER SPRING – Two dozen historic buildings at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center are in such disrepair that the Pentagon is considering ripping down or selling off the structures
Maryland
Marine Loan Companies See Strong Business at Boat Shows
ANNAPOLIS – A strong economy and low interest rates are driving potential boat buyers to the loan market in unusually large numbers, said several marine financiers attending the sailboat and powerboat shows here this week
New DNR Clam Harvest Rules Loom
ANNAPOLIS – The Department of Natural Resources must come up with a new plan to determine the legal size limit of hardshell clams, a legislative review committee ruled Thursday
Commission Begins Meetings On Legislators’ Salaries, Benefits
ANNAPOLIS – The General Assembly Compensation Commission Wednesday began meeting to decide whether to increase the salaries and benefits of Maryland lawmakers, work that is expected to take about six weeks
Court of Appeals: Multiple Resentencing Request O.K.
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Court of Appeals unanimously ruled Thursday that the clock starts ticking on a defendant’s request for a new sentence on his most recent sentencing date
Farm-Environmental Coalition Wants Halt on Chicken Facilities
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland should declare a two-year moratorium on construction of new chicken growing facilities until poultry manure’s effect on water quality can be determined, a group of chicken growers, farmers and environmentalists said Wednesday
State Could Get $61.6M In Fed Funds For 100,000 Uninsured Kids
WASHINGTON – Maryland could receive up to $61
Governors’ Mansions Become Everyone’s with First Ladies’ Book
BETHESDA – Each has a unique story to tell of its history, past occupants and famous visitors
Maryland Agricultural Exports Up 40 Percent Since 1993
ANNAPOLIS – Driven by more vigorous salesmanship and new free trade agreements, Maryland’s agricultural exports have increased by about 40 percent since 1993 to last year’s total of $247 million, according to the state Department of Agriculture