O'Malley open to 2nd stimulus

O'Malley open to second stimulus

Gov. Martin O'Malley said Wednesday that a second economic stimulus package might be needed if the U.S. economy fails to recover, but it's too soon to know yet. "I think it's too early for us to say that right now," said the Democratic governor, while expressing support for the idea of more infrastructure spending by the federal government. O'Malley made the remarks after testifying before the House Oversight Committee.

Dixon seeks to block new subpoenas

Attorneys for Mayor Sheila Dixon have moved to block the state prosecutor's attempt to get additional information from one current and one former city employee he has called to testify before a grand jury.

 

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Former teacher to file as gubernatorial candidate

A 67-year-old former Baltimore County political science teacher says he will file Tuesday as a candidate for Maryland governor and run on a platform of "getting money out of politics" while bringing ethics to government. Ralph Jaffe, a Pikesville resident, describes himself as a conservative...

Kevin Jackson appointed to Arundel school board

Gov. Martin O'Malley has appointed Kevin L. Jackson, a 1999 graduate of the Naval Academy, to the Anne Arundel County Board of Education. Jackson, who is a resident of Edgewater, works at the Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington and has leadership and management experience in the areas of...

New juvenile center surrounded by arguments

Child advocates doubt that academy will stay small, or temporary

O'Malley lays 2010 groundwork

Possible challengers in both parties weigh their options

Baltimore Co. considers restriction on ad fliers

A Baltimore County councilman wants to curtail unsolicited advertising circulars, claiming the papers litter neighborhoods and can eventually clog area waterways.

Former D.C. mayor Barry charged with stalking

Former District of Columbia Mayor Marion S. Barry Jr. was arrested Saturday and charged with stalking a female acquaintance, the latest in a long string of legal troubles for the politician. U.S. Park Police said Barry, a current D.C. Council member, was arrested after a woman flagged down an...

Everywhere cheap land, but not enough funds to buy

Three years ago, Howard County received $9.5 million from the state's Program Open Space fund for buying and developing parkland, the highest amount this decade. For the fiscal year starting July 1, the county is due $438,062 from the local share of that same state...

Petition asks Dixon's removal

A Baltimore man petitioned Tuesday to have Mayor Sheila Dixon removed from office, arguing in court papers that Dixon "holds power unlawfully" because she was sworn into office by Gov. Martin O'Malley instead of by the city's clerk of the court.

O'Malley issues 6 more pardons

Gov. Martin O'Malley issued six pardons to former convicts on Thursday afternoon, the second time in two weeks he has exercised the power after declining to use it during his first 2 1/2 years in office.

Md. to attack warrant backlog with $1 million of stimulus

More than $1 million in federal stimulus funding will be directed to pay overtime for police officers and sheriff's deputies to reduce a backlog of outstanding warrants, Gov. Martin O'Malley announced.

Governor designates 'Smart Sites' across state

A new housing development near Aberdeen Proving Grounds and the revitalization of Mount Airy's fire-damaged Main Street are among 15 projects that Sunday received a new designation that will focus public and private investment in initiatives that use green building practices and encourage smart...

Business owner thrilled about meeting Obama

Brian England was still so excited the morning after spending a Wednesday evening in the White House, shaking hands and speaking to President Barack Obama, that he had trouble remembering his own age.

Panel urges better procedures for inspecting Md. bridges, tunnels

A panel convened after a crash last year in which a truck plunged off the Bay Bridge has recommended that the Maryland Transportation Authority beef up its inspections of toll bridges and tunnels and open the process to more scrutiny from the public.

Anne Arundel GOP leader offers apology for comparing Obama to Hitler

The head of an Anne Arundel County Republican women's group has apologized for a Web posting comparing President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler, after the posting received national attention on blogs and cable television news.