One Year After Bin Laden’s Death, Public Feelings Are Mixed

Despite Osama bin Laden’s long record of taking American lives, feelings about his death one year ago at American hands are mixed.

Maryland Entrepreneurs Get Social On Pinterest

Maryland Entrepreneurs Get Social On Pinterest

Last week, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced the Maryland Pinterest Business Pitch Contest as a way to promote small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures throughout the state, O’Malley’s spokesperson Takirra Winfield said.

Supreme Court’s Careful Consideration on Health Care is Inspiring

Supreme Court’s Careful Consideration on Health Care is Inspiring

WASHINGTON - Outside the Supreme Court this morning there were close to 100 protesters and others waiting to get in. The protesters were from different factions -- for "Obamacare," against it, or for something else entirely, looking for attention, to make a point, or to be a part of history.

Live Blog: Ron Paul Speaks at the University of Maryland

Live Blog: Ron Paul Speaks at the University of Maryland

CNS will live-blog the event here beginning at 6:45 p.m.

Sen. Norman Stone Honored for 50 Years of Serving Maryland

Sen. Norman Stone Honored for 50 Years of Serving Maryland

Gov. Martin O'Malley, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz honored Sen. Norman Stone, D-Baltimore, in the Maryland Senate following an appearance from Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich.

Smoking Ban Sees No Opposition On First Reading

Smoking Ban Sees No Opposition On First Reading

No one came to testify Tuesday against a bill that would impose penalties on drivers who smoke with a child under the age of 8 in the car.

Live Blog of Medical Marijuana Legalization Hearing

Live Blog of Medical Marijuana Legalization Hearing

On Friday afternoon, legislators will discuss several bills that would legalize medical marijuana in Maryland. Capital News Service reporter Mike Bock is attending the hearing and will live blog the debate.

State Senate Moving Forward with Tobacco Tax

State Senate Moving Forward with Tobacco Tax

The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee voted Thursday to increase tax rates on cigars and smokeless tobacco from 15 to 75 percent. However, taxes on premium, hand-rolled cigars will be increased to 20 percent.

Fracking Test Drilling in Md. Could Begin Within a Year

Fracking Test Drilling in Md. Could Begin Within a Year

Fracking test drilling could begin in Maryland within a year, said the chair of the House Environmental Matters Committee.

Maryland Death Penalty Repeal Bill Likely to Die in Committee

Maryland Death Penalty Repeal Bill Likely to Die in Committee

The latest attempt to repeal Maryland's death penalty is likely to falter in committee, just three years after Gov. Martin O'Malley's coordinated campaign to end capital punishment ended in compromise.