Governor O'Malley's Maryland state budget proposal Washington Post Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is proposing an array of tax, fee and rate increases totaling nearly $1 billion to balance the state's budget and increase spending on transportation and environmental projects. Here is a look at five of the proposals.
Maryland Politics: Miller rebuked for perceived cultural insensitivity Baltimore Sun Miller, who retains some of the manners of a good old boy from Southern Maryland, apologized if anyone was offended and recounted the story of a Texas House speaker who asked a group to stand and be recognized -- not knowing they were in wheelchairs.
Van Hollen's path from political strategy to budget wonkery Washington Post Some Maryland Democrats have urged Van Hollen, a former state senator who was well-liked in Annapolis, to make a run to succeed Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) in 2014. But Van Hollen's willingness to compromise also carries political risks.
Kensington mayor, champion of redevelopment, invested in land that would ... Washington Post Fosselman, who became Maryland's deputy secretary of state in April, said his support for the redevelopment predates the purchase of the properties and is rooted in his belief that the town cannot afford to fall behind. “I asked people, 'What do you ...
DGA donors listed Baltimore Sun (blog) Michael Dresser is on his second tour of duty covering Maryland politics from Annapolis. He previously served as State House correspondent from 1996 to 2004, then moved to the transportation beat for seven years, where he wrote the Getting There column ...
MD POLITICS: Delegate proposing missing children's plan Delmarva Now AP ANNAPOLIS — A state delegate from Baltimore is proposing the creation of a plan that would kick-in whenever a Maryland child goes missing. Delegate Jill Carter and missing persons advocates gathered Wednesday to discuss a bill aimed at improving ...