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Gov. O’Malley starts anew
ANNPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley called for unity and cooperation in his inaugural address Wednesday as he outlined his plan to meet the challenges ahead in this “period of profound […]
Disabled protest possible budget cuts in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS — Disabled Maryland residents are calling on Gov. Martin O’Malley to avoid budget cuts to Medicaid that they fear could damage community-based support services and force them into nursing […]
Maryland wineries hope to bottle growth trends
Maryland wineries are growing in number around the state, as the fledgling industry attracts more entrepreneurs. In 2010, six more wineries opened, an 8 percent increase to bring the total […]
‘Backtracking’ feared in face of state’s fiscal woes
ANNAPOLIS — Business advocates and lawmakers say the pro-business rhetoric at the center of the governor‘s race that concluded just two months ago may be rolled back in the face […]
Editorial: Campaign finance reform
As it prepared to convene for a 2011 session that promises to be dominated by frustrating struggles over scarce fiscal resources, the Maryland General Assembly was presented with an opportunity […]
Governor O’Malley proposing offshore wind requirement
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland‘s governor plans to introduce legislation that would require utilities to enter into long-term contracts for offshore wind power. O’Malley spokesman Shaun Adamec says an offshore wind power […]
Md. legislative session begins with search for answers, money
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland‘s General Assembly eased into its 2011 session Wednesday with cheerful pomp, hugs and handshakes overshadowed by the towering issues lawmakers will deal with over the next 89 […]
Maryland lawmakers convene to open session
ANNAPOLIS — Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller says a proposal to raise about $200 million by raising taxes on alcohol in Maryland is “insanity personified.” Miller, D-Calvert, and House […]
Md. lawmakers convene to open session
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland General Assembly is convening for its annual 90-day session. Lawmakers officially gather at noon on Wednesday as they begin contending with a $1.6 billion budget shortfall. […]
Panel urges fiscal sweeteners to get casino at Rocky Gap
ANNAPOLIS – The state slots commission urged lawmakers Tuesday to loosen restrictions on the Western Maryland gaming license to spur development of a casino there as the General Assembly opens […]
Fiscal challenges deepen for Maryland lawmakers
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland‘s $1.6 billion shortfall for the next fiscal year is presenting an increasingly difficult challenge for Gov. Martin O’Malley and lawmakers after four years of tough budget conditions. […]
Looming power shortages demand attention
While recent General Assembly sessions have seen efforts to overturn the 1999 decision to deregulate the electric industry, legislators will address predictions this year that Maryland could experience electricity supply […]
