House of Delegates Republicans said Wednesday that a Democratic plan to increase Maryland's tax on gasoline would turn into the largest tax hike in history of the state.

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Updated, 12:25 p.m. Speaking to reporters in Baltimore, Gov. Martin O’Malley said Thursday that lawmakers have a responsibility to return to Annapolis if a special session is called. He said having 188 members of the legislature return to work this summer is “not ...

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Before even the first meeting of a gambling work group formed Monday, opposition is mounting against the possibility of Gov. Martin O’Malley calling a special session of the General Assembly to consider expanded gambling in Maryland. Republican leaders of the House of ...

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Sen. Allan H. Kittleman, R-Howard and Carroll, announced Tuesday he would relinquish his post as the top Republican in the Maryland Senate. In a brief interview, Kittleman, who has been leader since 2008 and was whip before that, said the ...

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