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In a well run government, decisions would be made based on sound policy and considerations about what's in the best interest of the taxpayers, not personal relationships and campaign contributions. But one-party Maryland gives us constant reason to suspect it's the latter.

Commentary on Senate President's declaration of support for legalization of marijuana

Maryland Republican legislative leaders vowed Tuesday to make tax reduction, including repeal of the so-called "rain tax," their top priority for the 90-day General Assembly session that begins Wednesday.

Term limits would be welcome in Maryland.

Members of the all-Republican delegation spoke to about 75 people Monday morning at the annual Carroll County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast held at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor.

Restricting how long Maryland's delegates and senators can serve in office may sound attractive but the reality is likely to disappoint

All insurers selling policies on the state's health care exchange have agreed to extend the enrollment deadline for coverage that begins Jan. 1, state officials said Tuesday.

Some Democrats have begun sharpening criticism of Maryland's troubled health exchange. On Friday, two Maryland congressmen urged the state to consider any means necessary to speed progress, including using the federal exchange to reach an estimated 800,000 uninsured residents

Don't expect Maryland General Assembly to conduct serious inquiry into health insurance exchange

As many Marylanders are busy preparing for the holidays, the state's politicians are scurrying to raise money for an election next summer.

George calls for hearing on school ranking

The ambassador from Greece will top the list of dignitaries who will attend the inauguration of Annapolis mayor-elect Mike Pantelides and the new city council on Monday afternoon.

Governor's party spent $3,400 in taxpayer money over nine Ravens games last year

U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin will join the parade of Maryland Democratic elected officials who are backing Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown for governor Monday, a source familiar with the senator's plans said.

Sensing an election-year push to cut taxes in Maryland, advocates of environmental, health and social service programs are plotting to ensure that that doesn't happen.

The review of absentee ballots in the Annapolis election stretched well into the night Thursday, but no winner was declared in the tight mayoral race between Democrat Josh Cohen and Republican Mike Pantelides.

Md.'s unfriendly business climate

Annapolis High School is naming its athletic complex in honor of House Speaker Michael E. Busch.

Roughly half of Maryland employers will see their unemployment insurance tax drop by about 70 percent next year, the result of the state's rebound from recession, the governor said Wednesday.

Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler's suggestion that money be diverted from subsidies to the racing industry should come as no surprise. Mike Busch's defense of racing is another story.

Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler suggested Thursday capping the amount of casino cash given to the horse racing industry and spending the rest on early childhood education, an investment Gansler said would be among his most important priorities if he is elected governor.