General Assembly Wrap 2012

The 2012 General Assembly session closed without an agreement between the House of Delegates and the Senate on an operating budget for the state. Many other bills passed or failed during the 90-day session.

Romney’s Bain Capital has mixed investing record in Maryland

Bills Address Social Media Privacy

Concerns about employers and universities accessing private social media information has prompted Maryland lawmakers to draft several bills that would cut down on the practice, which some consider to be an invasion of privacy.

Cardin Fundraising Outpaces All Rivals

Maryland Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin has raised millions more in campaign funds than his nearest rival, according to year-end campaign financial reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.

Bill Sponsor Advocates Missing Child Reporting Bill to Prevent More Casey Anthonys

Legislation before both the Maryland House and Senate would penalize parents or guardians who wait to report to authorities if their child is missing or dead.

Eighteen Challengers Vie for Cardin’s Senate Seat

Eighteen candidates -- eight Democrats and 10 Republicans -- emerged to challenge incumbent Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., by this week's primary election filing deadline.

Activists Develop Organizational System at Occupy Baltimore

It has been a month since the Occupy Baltimore movement took over space at Baltimore's Inner Harbor on Oct. 4, and winter is fast approaching.

Redistricting Bill Heads to Maryland House After Senate Passage

The Maryland Senate gave final approval to a controversial redistricting plan Tuesday, despite opposition from Republicans and some Democrats across the state. Many expect swift passage in the House, which will reconvene for debate on Wednesday.

Ex-Agent Looks to Defeat Cardin

The last time Maryland had a Republican senator, Ronald Reagan was president and now-U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., was serving his first term in Congress, but that history hasn't deterred ex-Secret Service agent Dan Bongino from entering next year's Senate race.