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Franchot: Md. government should start on time
It’s something of an inside joke in the State House that the biweekly Board of Public Works meeting — scheduled every other Wednesday for 10 a.m. — starts on time […]
No special session announcement… yet
Gov. Martin O’Malley hinted heavily at the Board of Public Works meeting Wednesday morning that General Assembly leaders could be close to an agreement that would bring lawmakers back to […]
State House silent in General Assembly aftermath
The occasional tour group still comes through the security checkpoint in the basement of the State House in Annapolis, and a few legislative staffers — dressed in jeans for the […]
Frustrated O’Malley discusses General Assembly session
A visibly frustrated Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks to reporters early Tuesday morning after the end of the General Assembly's legislative session. Of the budget impasse, which led to the adoption of the "doomsday" budget, O'Malley said, "the people of our state have reason to expect more from their elected officials."
Gingrich campaign stops in Annapolis
Republican presidential primary candidate Newt Gingrich made a stop in Annapolis on Tuesday, including a brief trip to the Senate floor, a tour of the State House and a bite […]
The Eye on Annapolis Podcast
The Eye on Annapolis podcast is back with a look at Saturday’s special session. Daily Record State House reporter Alex Pyles and I discuss two of the weekend’s big bills, […]
Getting lost in Annapolis
Full disclosure: I’m new to Annapolis. Occasionally, I get physically lost in the underground tunnels that connect four state buildings and intellectually lost during chamber proceedings and committee hearings. Eventually, […]
The Eye on Annapolis Podcast
The podcast is back with a three-man look at what’s going on in and around the State House. The Daily Record’s Alex Pyles, Daily Record columnist and WYPR News Analyst […]
The wind lobby and more to watch this week
The O’Malley Administration is enlisting support for the governor’s offshore wind energy bill from people in all walks of life. Emails went flying out to the media last Friday. First came […]
Senate moves to exempt Maryland family farms from estate tax
A bipartisan group of Senate leaders is backing legislation that would exempt family farms from Maryland‘s estate tax. “When someone who owns a farm passes, so often the farm is […]
Photo of the Day – Purple with a capital “P”
Do you like taking photos? The Daily Record wants your photos for print and online. Send us your Maryland Moment. Check out a slideshow of our past Photos of the […]
150 rally at State House for higher gas tax
ANNAPOLIS — More than 150 people braved the cold Thursday afternoon to gather in front of the State House and urge lawmakers to raise their taxes. The coalition of business […]
