ANNAPOLIS — The governor’s mansion in Maryland appears pristine and well-kept, with new flowers and clean landscaping. Just across the street, a national historic landmark — the state Capitol — sits among piles of unraked leaves, weeds and untrimmed bushes. ...

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The Board of Public Works meeting in Annapolis ended in an exchange of a different sort between Gov. Martin O’Malley and Comptroller Peter Franchot.

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A few government and politics headlines for Monday.

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“So, Nick,” you’re thinking, “why on Earth would I want to work in Annapolis after reading this post?”

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A few government and politics headlines for Friday.

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A few government and politics headlines for Monday morning.

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Seven people have been appointed to the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced Friday, including the chairman of a work group that failed to reach consensus on gambling legislation last summer.

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Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and the leader of the city's delegation to the House of Delegates share a common interest in Charm City's well-being. ...

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William Donald Schaefer’s parting gift to his beloved city will help to pay for flowers, neighborhood improvements and even flagpoles.

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Gov. Martin O’Malley blasted House of Delegates leadership Thursday in a statement that indicates the gambling debate in Maryland is not yet over this summer. “The [gambling expansion] commission arrived at a consensus for moving forward to resolve issues around ...

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