State capital: Phoenix
Entered Union: Feb. 14, 1912
Population: 5,743,834 (2004 estimate)
Area 113,635 sq mi. (294,315 sq km)
Governor: Janet Napolitano (Democrat)
U.S. Representatives: 8
State nicknames: Grand Canyon State

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Another Shot at Smoking Ban

When the Virginia General Assembly session begins next week, Governor Tim Kaine says he is optimistic a smoking ban will pass.

Metro Opens More Parking Lots For Inauguration Day

Metro officials say they now will have public parking spaces available at all but one Metro station on Inauguration Day.

E-Z Fee: Maryland proposes toll hikes, focus on truck traffic

BALTIMORE - The Maryland Transportation Authority is proposing toll rate changes to keep up with increasing costs as traffic and revenue drop.

Man Dies Trying To Save Pet In Walkersville Blaze

The Maryland Fire Marshals Office has released the name of the man killed in a house fire in Walkersville.

MDE--Summary

Metro says it will close parking lots at four Metro stations on Inauguration Day.

Eastern Shore: Kratovil to be sworn in Tuesday

Maryland's newest member of Congress will be sworn in on Tuesday. Democrat Frank Kratovil won a very tight race in November, ending 18 years of GOP control in the first district, which covers the Eastern Shore ...

Md. Man Charged With Threat To Burn Trooper's Home

Click to enlarge State fire investigators say a 20-year-old Aberdeen man has been charged with threatening to set fire to a Maryland state trooper's home.

Delegation Chairman Steps Down

Delegate Richard Weldon, chairman of the Frederick County delegation to the General Assembly, says he is stepping down as chairman.

Second furlough day for Maryland employees

The day after New Year's Day is another furlough day for more than 67,000 state workers.

Church Deacon Accused Of Having Hand In Till

Maryland State Police have charged a 60-year-old deacon with embezzling more than $30,000 from a church in Centreville where he was the bookkeeper.

Maryland counties look to shore up water lines

A member of the fire rescue team waits to be airlifted after the last stranded motorist was rescued from a car after a water main break flooded River Road in Bethesda on Dec.

PSC Ok's Energy Conservation Guidelines

Maryland utility regulators have approved initiatives aimed at energy conservation.

Second Arrest Made In Alleged Kidnapping, Bank Robbery Plot

Two people are now in custody in connection with the alleged kidnapping of an entire family.

MTA Approves Cuts For Bus, Rail Service

The Maryland Transit Administration has approved service reductions on its MARC commuter train and bus service.

Bizarre 'Black Paper' Scam Nets Arrests In Maryland

An apparent scam that promised to magically turn $100,000 into $4 million through use of "black paper" has led to the arrest of two men in Frederick.

Md. Schools Consider Shorter Break

Some school systems in Maryland are considering shortening spring break, in part to give students more time to prepare for standardized tests.

Officials: Property Taxes To Be High In Spite Of Housing Market

The sagging housing market doesn't necessarily mean Maryland homeowners will see a decline in their annual property tax bills.

Maryland House Majority Leader Accused Of Double-Dipping

Maryland House Majority Leader Kumar Barve and his wife, Maureen Quinn, reportedly improperly received tax credits on one of their homes worth thousands of dollars.

Frederick Man Charged with Passing Fake $10 Bills

Maryland State Police say they've charged a Frederick man with passing counterfeit money at a convenience store.

Furlough Employees: What's Next?

Maryland state employees who are on furlough because of the state's budget crisis are worried about what will happen next.

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