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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Md. child support guidelines haven't been changed in two decades

The Maryland Senate on Tuesday passed legislation to change - for the first time since 1989 - the guidelines courts use to set child support payments.

Marylanders Indicted In Suicide Network

A grand jury indicted four members of an assisted suicide group Tuesday on charges they helped a 58-year-old man with cancer kill himself, clearing the way for a trial that could not only decide their fate but also help validate - or repudiate - their work.

Maryland Democrats plan to attack Ehrlich as a big spender

Last week, the Maryland Democrat Party released a commercial on YouTube attacking former Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.

Md. Scaling Back I-95 Toll Project

Maryland transportation officials are scaling back express toll lanes being added to Interstate 95 in the White Marsh area.

Getting There: Swaim-Staley confirmed as transportation chief

After about a week's delay, the Maryland Senate has confirmed the nomination of Beverly Swaim-Staley as secretary of transportation.

Maryland Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

The Department of Defense said a Maryland soldier has died in Afghanistan. Spc. Anthony A. Paci, 30, of Rockville, died Thursday.

O'Malley endorses tax credit for school donations

ANNAPOLIS -- Gov. Martin O'Malley threw his support behind controversial legislation Wednesday that would offer tax incentives for donations to private school scholarship programs and other education-related nonprofits.

Prosecutors urge gang law changes

ANNAPOLIS -- Maryland prosecutors said Tuesday they need lawmakers to close loopholes in a law designed to fight rising crime committed by gangs throughout the state, but critics contend the proposal goes too far.

Maryland advocacy group for wine shipping not only loses fight, but also its leader

A few of the bottles 'aging' on the shelf at Basignani Winery in Maryland's northern Baltimore County.

Md. GOP leader calls on O'Malley to dump DeVore

The Minority leader in Maryland's House of Delegates wants Gov. Martin O'Malley to ask for the resignation of the state's secretary of juvenile services after the recent slaying of a teacher at a juvenile justice facility.

Md. Senate kills Mooney's bill to protect door-knocking

Senators voted 26-21 Friday against the bill proposed by Frederick County Sen. Alex Mooney, which he said protected free speech.

Md. License Plate Slogan Endorsed

Maryland drivers may soon advertise the state as the "Home of Our National Anthem." The state Senate unanimously approved a bill Friday that would have most plates carry the slogan starting Oct.

Md. Bill Would Ban Sale Of Grain Alcohol

State legislators will hold a hearing Friday on the bill, which would prohibit the sale of beverages with an alcohol content of 95 percent or more.

Criminal Probe Opened Into Alleged Grade Tampering

Authorities have opened a criminal investigation into an alleged grade-changing scheme at a Montgomery County high school.

27 Arrested In Melee Following Maryland/Duke Game 2hr

Prince George's County police said they have arrested 27 people, including some University of Maryland students, after hundreds of basketball fans turned confrontational.

Gay Marriage Advocates Lobby Maryland Lawmakers

Gay marriage advocates in Maryland urged state lawmakers Wednesday to follow the lead of nearby Washington, D.C., where same sex couples were applying for marriage licenses for the first time.

Md. budget cuts meet fierce resistance

ANNAPOLIS a ' Proposals to close the state's budget gap met with fierce resistance Wednesday from dozens of college administrators, local government representatives, environmental activists and myriad others who came to testify against reductions to their own organizations.

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