Eye Opener: Bill signing in Annapolis

Gov. Martin O’Malley and the presiding officers of the General Assembly will get together at 2 p.m. Wednesday for the second bill signing ceremony since adjournment of the 2012 regular session.

It will be just the second time the three men have been together publicly since the assembly’s chaotic final day. O’Malley has not yet called for a special legislative session to prevent some $500 million in spending cuts to programs and services.

Here’s a few other headlines around the state:

• The governor’s website provides a list and synopsis of the bills to be signed today.
• The Washington Times reports that one bill would lower penalties for marijuana possession.
• The Washington Post reported that Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III met behind closed doors with House Speaker Michael E. Busch Wednesday. The discussion topic was gambling.
• The Baltimore Sun reported that Senate Democrats met in Annapolis at 8 a.m. Wednesday to discuss their willingness to return for a special legislative session, or two.