By: Alexander Pyles

I’m in Hanover today to take a quick tour of the Maryland Live! casino, set to open next week. Comment here and let me know what you want me to keep an eye out for.

I’ll try not to lose my whole paycheck in one outing.

Here’s a few headlines around the state this morning:

• The Baltimore Sun reports that opponents of same-sex marriage are ahead of schedule in accruing signatures that would force the law to a voter referendum this fall.
• The Sun also lays out the argument for a casino at National Harbor in Prince George’s County.
• The Washington Post reviews the sparring match between Gov. Martin O’Malley and former presidential candidate Newt Gingrich.
• MarylandReporter.com reports that a new law protecting labor unions could run afoul of federal law.