http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/?track=rss Headlines from baltimoresun.com en ©2012, baltimoresun.com Thu, 31 May 2012 15:03:00 -0400 By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-cardin-pushes-senate-version-of-antidomestic-violence-bill-20120531,0,802754.story?track=rss Sen. Ben Cardin used a roundtable discussion in Prince George's County on Thursday to call on House Republicans to pass the Senate version of a bill that would reauthorize hundreds of millions of dollars of spending on domestic abuse shelters and violence prevention programs. Thu, 31 May 2012 15:03:00 EDT by Annie Linskey http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-omalley-recognizes-entrepreneurs-networks-with-them-20120531,0,7837578.story?track=rss "I'm going to be looking for employment in about 2 1/2 half years," term-limited Gov. Martin O'Malley  told a roomful of young entrepreneurs in the state house this morning. "Take my phone call if I call you." Thu, 31 May 2012 12:19:00 EDT by Annie Linskey http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-task-force-formed-to-study-pit-bull-legislation-20120530,0,5072679.story?track=rss Maryland's legislative leaders today appointed a bipartisan panel to study the impact of recent court ruling that labeled pit bulls as 'inherently dangerous' for liability purposes and to make recommendations about possible legislative fixes. Wed, 30 May 2012 17:01:00 EDT By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-ehrlich-headlines-bartlett-fundraiser-20120530,0,1696452.story?track=rss Former Gov. Bob Ehrlich, who has shifted his focus away from Maryland politics in recent months, will jump into the state's most high profile race of 2012 by headlining a fundraiser for Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett next week. Wed, 30 May 2012 16:07:00 EDT by Annie Linskey http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-lt-gov-anthony-brown-marries-over-the-weekend-20120530,0,4367967.story?track=rss Maryland gained a new 'second lady' over the weekend. Wed, 30 May 2012 15:17:00 EDT By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-omalley-to-stump-in-wisconsin-for-walker-foe-20120530,0,3693100.story?track=rss Gov. Martin O'Malley, continuing to build on his high national profile as head of the Democratic Governors Association, will travel to Wisconsin Thursday to campaign for the challenger in the effort to recall Republican Gov. Scott Walker. Wed, 30 May 2012 12:36:00 EDT By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-frederick-board-chief-to-explore-run-for-governor-20120529,0,2963825.story?track=rss Blaine Young, the Republican president of the Frederick County Board of Commissioners, has taken a step toward a possible run for governor in 2014 by launching a fund-raising committee. Tue, 29 May 2012 14:43:00 EDT by Annie Linskey, The Baltimore Sun http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-omalley-talks-2012-presidential-race-gets-advice-for-2016-20120527,0,5680949.story?track=rss For close observers of MD Gov. Martin O'Malley, the most interesting part of his 17 minute segment this morning on Meet the Press came at the end. Sun, 27 May 2012 10:31:00 EDT By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-omalley-to-appear-at-tea-party-can-this-be-true-20120525,0,7280106.story?track=rss At first glance, the event listed on Gov. Martin O'Malley's schedule for Saturday seems utterly implausible. Fri, 25 May 2012 11:17:00 EDT by Annie Linskey http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-omalley-to-spar-with-gingrich-on-meet-the-press-20120524,0,6982368.story?track=rss Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley will spend part of his Memorial Day holiday at the NBC studio in Northwest Washington for an appearance on Meet the Press. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:03:00 EDT