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Maryland Blue Crab Population Highest in 19 Years

Maryland Blue Crab Population Highest in 19 Years

The Chesapeake Bay's blue crab population is at a 19-year high, a significant improvement from several years ago when conservation efforts were put in place.

Groups Call for Special Session, Republicans Disagree

Groups Call for Special Session, Republicans Disagree

Several Maryland groups on Wednesday pressured lawmakers to reconvene for a special session and prevent more than $500 million in cuts under the "doomsday" budget, rejecting Republican claims that the current budget is sufficient.

Economists say Maryland Needs Wind Energy, Fracking, More

Economists say Maryland Needs Wind Energy, Fracking, More

Maryland energy policy remains in limbo, without major progress on offshore wind or hydraulic fracturing during the recently completed General Assembly session.

Drilling vs. Renewables – Md. Debate Over Energy Mirrors National Fight

Drilling vs. Renewables – Md. Debate Over Energy Mirrors National Fight

Republicans and Democrats are at odds in the General Assembly over whether Maryland should pursue offshore wind or natural gas fracking as a way to improve the state's energy output.

Gov. O’Malley Silent about Budget Special Session

Gov. O’Malley Silent about Budget Special Session

Maryland's Senate president expects Gov. Martin O'Malley to call a special legislative session on budget and gambling bills in the next few days.

Budget, Major Initiatives Being Debated as Legislative Session Enters Final Weekend

Budget, Major Initiatives Being Debated as Legislative Session Enters Final Weekend

Legislation on the budget, a teacher pension shift, casino gambling, wind farming and transportation infrastructure funding all were in limbo Friday, as the General Assembly prepared to wrap up for 2012.

Candidates’ Religious Appeals May be Losing Sway with Voters

Candidates’ Religious Appeals May be Losing Sway with Voters

The 2012 presidential candidates are discussing their religiosity like never before, and an increasing number of voters don't seem to like it.

Offshore Wind Bill Moves Toward Final House Vote

Offshore Wind Bill Moves Toward Final House Vote

Maryland got one step closer to advancing offshore wind in the state when the House of Delegates Thursday preliminarily approved a modified version of Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposal to build turbines off the coast of Ocean City.

Gingrich Targets Gas Tax Increase During Maryland Visit

Gingrich Targets Gas Tax Increase During Maryland Visit

One week before the state's primary elections, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich criticized Maryland lawmakers considering a statewide gas tax increase during a visit to Annapolis Tuesday morning.

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.