Assembly begins its bickering anew
Lawmakers' quest for a balanced budget continues Extended session has produced arguments, but as yet no results.
Budget talks bogged down over 6% tax State's finances, other legislation are left in peril
Budget puzzle remains unsolved Conferees fail to reach agreement on new taxes.
Democrats aim for a leaner government Republicans, a restructured one
Today critical to General Assembly Lawmakers in both houses need this time to debate bills, amendments.
Assembly hopes for Closing Night on Opening Day Budget drama could be nearing its final act
Senator derides gift ballgame tickets, gets quick reply
Teen drug abuse may rest on a...
Tuition may be reduced at UM Legislature must OK plan to slice surcharge.
Md. House panel OKs half-billion in tax increases Floor fight expected from plan opponents
TWELVE-DIMENSIONAL CHESS
'DOOMSDAY' BUDGET FOR MD. Lawmakers unsure how to balance $12.6 billion plan.
Increase in gas tax seen as preferable to other possibilities AAA survey found narrow opposition
Plans for high-speed maglev trains finally get rolling Schmoke, Schaefer both line up behind funding proposal.
State to request maglev funding from assembly
Plans to shore up college system hinge on new taxes Bills would boost college aid, raise gas, utility levies.
Harkin lays a foundation for Md. primary Iowa senator also learns a bit about bricklaying
REPUBLICANS GOP Makes Presence Felt
ASSEMBLY: Personalities and Institutions
Legislature ends on a note of jobs undone, deferral Late vote recognizes a need to do more
Battle looms over Schaefer veto threat Assembly may call session to override
House panel urged to support high-speed rail for Md.
Senate drops plan to borrow from insurance fund Budget move would have given $20 million aid to Baltimore
Divided delegates OK tax increases to avoid more cuts
Big Money, 'Perceptions' and Reform
77 Md. residents averaged $430,785, paid no state tax
Legislators divided on tax changes But a 5% sales levy on cigarettes likely
FUTURISTIC PLANS FOR BALTIMORE High-speed train link to D.C. may get on track
Schaefer takes aim at loophole in transfer tax Property owners have avoided a tax.
Redistributing the wealth?
Some changes in Annapolis Maryland politics