Maryland

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WASHINGTON – When the Maryland Senate considers a bill to change the state’s ballot access rules, Barbara Robson will be following the proceedings

Economists Debate Merits of Publicly Funded Stadiums

ANNAPOLIS – While the NFL stadium debate continues to define the 1996 General Assembly session, economists nationwide disagree whether publicly funded sports facilities actually boost a region’s economy

Feline Licenses Spark Debate

Five Maryland counties already have it

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WASHINGTON – The primary race for Rep

Keyes’ Spokesman Says He’s in Presidential Race ‘Til the End

WASHINGTON – Republican presidential candidate Alan Keyes, who came in sixth in the Iowa caucuses, does not plan to follow fifth-place finisher Phil Gramm out of the contest, a Keyes spokesman said

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

Editors: This is a re-transmission of a story previously sent Feb. 7, following a subscriber request.

WASHINGTON – A Democratic challenger for the 1st District seat in Congress has more than twice as much campaign money in the bank as the incumbent, Republican Rep

HUD Gives Technological Boost to Community Involvement

WASHINGTON – Whether it’s for playgrounds, sidewalks, low- income housing or emergency shelters, Marylanders will soon be able to visualize exactly where some federal money is being used in their neighborhoods