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O'Malley pays a visit to Iowa's core Democrats
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley was in this first-in-the-nation caucus state Sunday to give the keynote address to hundreds at a Democratic barbecue — a role frequently reserved for likely presidential candidates. The invitation, and decision to...
Tags: Democratic Governors Association, AFSCME, Executive Branch, Mitt Romney, Elections
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O'Malley sharply critical of GOP at convention
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley offered pointed criticism of Republicans in an address to the Democratic convention on Tuesday, arguing that President Barack Obama is best suited to right the U.S. economy while GOP nominee Mitt Romney's policies would...Tags: R. Sargent Shriver, Andrew Cuomo, Time Warner Cable Arena, Democratic Governors Association, Ken Ulman
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Maryland GOP reject call for Cecil official to step down
The Maryland Republican Party rejected a resolution Saturday calling on the newly elected Cecil County executive to step down after she changed her party affiliation from the GOP to independent. Meanwhile, a much-discussed move to call for state GOP...Tags: Reince Priebus, Cecil County, Elections, Parties and Movements, Baltimore County
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Cecil switch becomes GOP convention flashpoint
The incoming Cecil County executive's decision to switch her party registration from Republican to independent Thursday has become a major flashpoint at the state GOP convention in Howard County this weekend, exposing a gaping split in party ranks. Tari...Tags: Elections, Parties and Movements, Republican Party
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Pipkin alleges violation; AG begs to differ
Senate Minority Leader E. J. Pipkin is raising concerns that the Senate violated the state Constitution Tuesday night when it convened to consider the House's amendments to a bill expanding gambling in Maryland. The state Attorney General's Office...Tags: Thomas V. Mike Miller
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O'Malley makes his case for 'investments' in Maryland
Gov. Martin O'Malley used his State of the State address Wednesday to make his case for his most ambitious legislative agenda since taking office.
Now comes the hard job of selling it.
In an upbeat, 33-minute speech to both chambers of the General...Tags: Marriage, Civil Rights, Harford County, Environmental Pollution, Ken Ulman
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So much to do: Annapolis Democrats push ambitious agenda
Democratic leaders in Annapolis have compiled a "To Do" list for the next three months that includes raising taxes and changing the definition of marriage. Some also want to close off big chunks of Maryland to development and open even more casinos in the...Tags: Marriage, Justice System, Renewable Energy, Executive Branch, Annapolis
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O'Malley proposes extra $15 million to help build rental housing, create jobs
Gov. Martin O'Malley is proposing a $15 million increase in the state's program to help build affordable rental housing, saying the bump would leverage $285 million in private investment and create 1,100 jobs in Maryland.
Surrounded by housing advocates,...Tags: Interior Policy, Regional Authority, Rentals, Housing and Urban Planning, Public Housing
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Democrats, Republicans agree to push package of bills in Annapolis
A bipartisan group of senators put aside the battling that often prevails in Annapolis to announce Thursday a common agenda of bills that Democrats and Republicans can rally around. The bills would preserve scholarships for veterans, protect children...Tags: Roscoe G Bartlett, Harford County, Justice System, Theft, David Brinkley
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Arundel executive Leopold weighing run for statewide office
Anne Arundel County Executive John R. Leopold said Friday what has long been rumored in local political circles: He's considering a run for governor or comptroller in 2014. "I'm going to keep all those options open," said Leopold, a Republican who is...Tags: File Sharing, Harford County, Johns Hopkins University, Regional Authority, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.
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What now? Legislative leaders decry budget cuts, say special session is needed
Democratic lawmakers limped out of Annapolis Tuesday having enacted a "doomsday" budget that slashes spending for education and other services they do not want to cut — and with no clear plan on how to fix a political mess of their own making....Tags: Government Debt, Executive Branch, Annapolis, Martin O'Malley, Government
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Assembly approves stormwater pollution mandate
In a move aimed at helping Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, the General Assembly adopted a bill late last night mandating that Maryland's largest localities, including Baltimore city and its suburbs, levy fees on their residents to pay for...Tags: Water Pollution, Environmental Pollution, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Local Government
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