After years of trying, Gov. Martin O’Malley finally has won legislative approval of two priorities of his administration: a ban on capital punishment and a measure to develop offshore wind. What helped cause the breakthrough? Political scientists say a state ...

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Broad policy changes aren’t being made to Maryland’s fast-growing casino industry during this session of the General Assembly, with leaders proclaiming the issue resolved thanks to a special session in August.

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Congratulations to the Maryland General Assembly’s legislative leadership and governor: You’re on your way to 26.

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Possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana would be a civil offense punishable by a fine of no more than $100, rather than a crime punishable by up to 90 days in jail, under legislation that gained preliminary approval in the Senate on Wednesday.

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The Senate gave preliminary approval on Tuesday to legislation that would overturn a controversial Maryland Court of Appeals ruling that made pit bull owners and their landlords financially responsible for injuries caused by those dogs.

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Businesses that do not offer employees membership in a pension or 401(k) plan would be entered into a no-cost, state-run program under legislation being considered by Maryland lawmakers.

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ANNAPOLIS — Legislation to create a special fund to spay and neuter cats and dogs by taxing pet food sold in Maryland was proposed on Thursday. The bill would provide spay and neuter services for financially-qualified individuals through a voucher ...

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Securing passage of legislation heralded by Gov. Martin O’Malley as a solution to the state’s underfunded Transportation Trust Fund will require convincing some reluctant lawmakers in key Democratic strongholds to vote for increased transit fares and new taxes on gasoline.

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ANNAPOLIS — Maryland’s health secretary said Friday he supports a measure to create a commission to oversee a medical marijuana program in the state at academic research centers, with some changes to clarify that the state could shut it down ...

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ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Senate Finance Committee is considering a bill that would increase Maryland’s minimum wage to $10 an hour by 2015. The state’s current minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, the same as the federal rate. Supporters of ...

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