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 […]
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 […]
Anne Arundel County led state in tourism revenue for 2009
Anne Arundel County led Maryland in travel tourism revenue for 2009, according to a report commissioned by the state. The county, which boasts Annapolis, the State House and the Naval […]
Postal inspectors trying to trace Maryland packages
U.S. postal inspectors are trying to track the origin of incendiary packages sent to Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and the state’s transportation secretary. The packages produced a puff of smoke, […]
Maryland’s budget woes will dominate 2011 legislative session
Maryland‘s budget woes will dominate the 2011 legislative session as lawmakers seek to bridge a $1.6 billion deficit without the federal safety net that eased the state’s fiscal pain in […]
Ehrlich seeks to change business tone
Former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. said he would clean out Maryland‘s business regulation arm with a “power hose” and repurpose the “dormant” Department of Business and Economic Development if […]





