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President talks economy, jobs in Baltimore

By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:25:00 EDT

Obama tours manufacturer, school, workforce development program

As he traveled through Baltimore to promote his jobs agenda on Friday, President Barack Obama found himself sitting near a 29-year-old man who was uncertain how to reset his life after being released from prison two years ago.

Governor O'Malley signs gun bill

By Erin Cox, The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:10:00 EDT

Gun control, school funding, gas tax among 250 bills to receive signature

Gun control, school funding, gas tax among 250 bills to receive signature

Sneak peek: Ads supporting gun law set to air this week

Erin Cox — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:33:00 EDT

A hunter, a mother and a minister are featured in new advertisements touting Maryland's new gun law, which was signed last week and represents one of the nation's most sweeping pieces of gun-control legislation passed this year.

Andy Harris to deliver Republican address on Obamacare

By Matthew Hay Brown — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:11:00 EDT

Days after voting again to repeal President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul, congressional Republicans have tapped Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland to deliver their weekly address.

A $1 billion plan for new city schools: Non-starter becomes historic law

By Michael Dresser , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:26:00 EDT

Efforts by Assembly leaders, staff, advocates got bill approved

Last year, a plan to pay for new city schools got nowhere in Annapolis. A $1 billion bill passed this year through the efforts of many people -- including a legislative leader who wanted to support his hometown.

Carroll commissioners to take stand against gun control

By Blair Ames, bames@tribune.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:00 EDT

The Board of Carroll County Commissioners will host a public forum Wednesday to discuss and possibly vote on a resolution opposing the state's recently passed Firearm Safety Act of 2013.

Roads, bridges, transit projects announced with gas tax hike

Erin Cox — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:54:00 EDT

The gas tax increase Gov. Martin O'Malley signed into law Thursday will pay for weekend MARC service between Baltimore and D.C., roads and bridges throughout the state and construction on the Red and Purple lines to begin as soon as 2015.

Maryland agrees to buy Annapolis post office

By Michael Dresser , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:31:14 EDT

Historic structure to become part of State House complex

Maryland officials agreed Wednesday to buy the historic Annapolis post office building from the U.S. Postal Service for use as part of the government complex surrounding the State House.

Dwyer sentenced to 30 days in jail in drunken boating incident

By Andrea F. Siegel, The Baltimore Sun — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:21:34 EDT

Pasadena delegate immediately appeals verdict

Saying that "those who made the laws have an obligation to obey them," a District Court judge in Annapolis sentenced state Del. Donald H. Dwyer Jr. on Tuesday to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to operating a boat while under the influence.

Brown is first to enter 2014 gubernatorial race

By Michael Dresser , The Baltimore Sun — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:48:00 EDT

Lieutenant governor stakes out liberal territory on education, health, opportunity

Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown became the first candidate to join the 2014 Maryland governor's race Friday with a call to close the gap between rich and poor in education, health and economic opportunity.