Eye Opener: O’Malley could create gambling commission

A spokeswoman for Gov. Martin O’Malley said Wednesday that the announcement of a special legislative session — likely the week of May 14 — could come in the next day or two.

Today is the second of those two days.

While you consider that, here’s a few other headlines from around the state:

• The Associated Press and others reported that Senate Democratic leader Rob Garagiola is being reprimanded for an ethics violation.
• The AP also reports that O’Malley is considering creating a commission to study gambling.
• The Baltimore Sun provides an itemized breakdown of daily costs if a special legislative session is called.
• Southern Maryland Online explores the cordial rivalry between O’Malley, a Democrat, and Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, a Republican.
• The Cecil Whig reports that two horses with Cecil County ties will run in the Kentucky Derby.