Eye Opener: A Democrat endorses a Republican

Here’s a few government and politics headlines for Wednesday:

• Patch.com reports Sen. Bobby Zirkin, D-Baltimore County, is endorsing fellow Sen. Allan Kittleman, R-Howard, in Kittleman’s run to be Howard County executive.
• The Baltimore Sun reports Senate Republicans are joining Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler in his call for an independent investigation of the Baltimore jail.
• The Daily Record reports the Baltimore City Council has approved “rain tax” breaks for some businesses.
• The Gazette reports Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will seek a third term.