The Bay Lynx: A New State Symbol?

ANNAPOLIS – For years, Carroll County resident Jim Wolff has had big ideas for the bay lynx, better known as the bobcat

Hundreds Compete for Right to Head to Conventions

WASHINGTON – Three-time Republican National Convention delegate Audrey Scott remembers the anticipation of watching President Bush and then-Sen

Bus Riders Not Pleased with Looming Fare Increases

BALTIMORE – As March 11 scheduled fare increases draw closer, bus riders here aren’t pleased with the Mass Transmit Administration’s new fare restructuring system — never mind a new, all-day pass for $3

Democrat Wynn Sometimes Votes Against Party, President

WASHINGTON – While generally pursuing a Democratic agenda, Rep

Federal Workers Challenge Constitutionality of Work Without Pay

WASHINGTON – Federal employees should not be forced to work without pay in the event of future government shutdowns, union attorneys said Wednesday in a federal district court hearing

Hoyer Says He’s Not Hobbled by Republican Congress

WASHINGTON – Working in a Congress where the majority is Republican, Democratic Rep

Bill Would Let Drug Users Sue Pushers

ANNAPOLIS – Drug users could sue their dealers under a bill pushed by a state lawmaker from inner-city Baltimore

Court Sets New Standard for Custody Cases

ANNAPOLIS – The District Court of Montgomery County was wrong to declare a child the ward of the court in 1994 when the father was able and willing to give proper care, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals ruled Wednesday

7th District Candidates Spending on Ads, Pollsters

WASHINGTON – Four of the Democrats competing for Kweisi Mfume’s vacant 7th District seat have spent more than $50,000 on their campaigns since Jan

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