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Lawmakers fought court rulings this year
As lawmakers and lobbyists gird for another special session that the governor called this summer to debate an expansion of gambling — an issue that has led to pitched battles for years — dog lovers are hoping to get their pet issue some...Tags: Lobbying, Same-Sex Marriage, Lawyers, Laws, Rentals
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O'Malley calls special session on gambling
With his call for a special session on gambling next month, Gov. Martin O'Malley is placing a high-stakes political bet that he can prevail in a struggle over one of the most contentious issues facing Maryland. A win could burnish his image at a time...
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Business group gives Senate GOP perfect score
Every Republican is the Maryland Senate is now equally perfect in the eyes of a conservative business advocacy group that annually ranks the votes of state legislators. In its annual Roll Call report, Maryland Business for Responsive Government, gives...Tags: Elections, Prince George's County, Voting, Parties and Movements, Robert A. Zirkin
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O'Malley signs same-sex marriage bill
Amid cheers and camera flashes from a crush of onlookers, Gov. Martin O'Malley signed into law Thursday his bill legalizing same-sex marriage in Maryland — legislation that raises his national profile and, advocates say, gives momentum to those...Tags: Voting, Maryland General Assembly, Government, Chris Christie, Michael E. Busch
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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: Government, Energy Saving, Michael E. Busch, Income Tax, Personal Income
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Baker returns to Annapolis to fight for Prince George's — this time as county executive
When Rushern L. Baker III took office as Prince George's County executive 14 months ago, he faced a monumental cleanup challenge.
His predecessor had just been arrested in one of the most sweeping corruption scandals in Maryland history. Prince George'...Tags: Executive Branch, Elections, Hospitals and Clinics, FBI, Prince George's County
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Democrats, GOP lawmakers disagree on need for special session
Democrats and Republicans sparred Tuesday over whether a special session of the General Assembly is needed to pass tax increases to avert steep budget cuts, while Moody's Investors Service warned the situation could hurt the credit ratings of localities...
Tags: Executive Branch, Government Debt, Parties and Movements, Government, Regional Authority
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Delaney wins in 6th District primary
A wealthy Potomac businessman whose very candidacy challenged state Democratic leaders won a hotly contested congressional primary in Western Maryland on Tuesday, setting up a battle for the seat in November that will help decide control of the House of...Tags: Voting, Bill Clinton, Chestertown, Labor Legislation, Roscoe G Bartlett
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New map, new politics in Western Md.
With a bit of math and a few clicks of a mouse, state Democrats transformed a once-sleepy congressional district in Western Maryland last week into one of the most closely watched political battlegrounds in the nation.
Hours after Gov. Martin O'Malley...Tags: Frederick County (Virginia), Voting, Allegany County, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Labor Legislation
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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: Renewable Energy, Voting, Government, Michael E. Busch, Justice System
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General Assembly raises income tax on top 14 percent
It took three carefully scripted days, but Maryland's ruling Democrats finally put in place the budget deal that eluded them in the waning hours of the state's regular session last month.
The revenue package approved by the House on Wednesday will...Tags: Elections, Parties and Movements, Labor Legislation, Michael E. Busch, Martin O'Malley
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New legislative map becomes law
The balance of legislative power in Maryland tips farther away from Baltimore under the new legislative boundaries that quietly became law Friday. The city loses two of its 18 delegates and will have to share a senator with Baltimore County under the...Tags: Executive Branch, Prince George's County, Government, Baltimore County, Michael E. Busch
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