The fate of the smoking ban in Maryland was still up in the air this week, although all indicators are the differences between the House version and Senate counterpart will be hashed out prior to the session’s expiration next week.One of the sticking points revolves around an “undue financial hardship” clause and who should determine… Read more »

Maryland legislators will likely leave Annapolis with a strange feeling next month. It should be one of uncertainty over what lies ahead next year. They will have the rest of 2006 to wonder how the state will tackle a huge structural deficit that will most likely lead to higher taxes for Marylanders and slot machines… Read more »

Market Will Determine Sex Shop’s SuccessA sex shop has opened in Ocean City, prompting reactions ranging from outrage to yawns, and only time will tell whether this business is here to stay.Most of those up in arms are folks living and doing business in the north Ocean City area. It’s understandable for the other businesses… Read more »