Visualizing an Excerpt of President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Address

NOTE: The text from the state of the union address that is visualized in the video follows

Hoyer’s Toughest Opponent May Come From Maryland Legislator O’Donnell

WASHINGTON – House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Mechanicsville, has the money, the name recognition and the power in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, but state Delegate Anthony O’Donnell, the chief Republican vying to unseat him, said he is undaunted by all that

Maryland Fans Prepare to Honor Gary Williams’ Legacy

Supporters of the legendary basketball coach used social media to honor him on the day Maryland named its basketball court after him.

Hoyer’s Toughest Opponent May Come From Maryland Legislator O’Donnell

State Delegate Anthony O’Donnell is running to oust House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, and he said he is not intimidated by the Democrat’s favorable district and cash advantage.

Financial Literacy Course for High Schoolers Gains Support

Comptroller Peter Franchot says a mandatory, statewide six-week course that teaches students about the basics of financial literacy, including lessons on credit cards and checking account balances, would help young adults foster consumer confidence and financial security.

Poll Brings Bad News for Bartlett — Sort of

A newly released poll by a Democratic super PAC contains some unwelcome news for Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, but it’s unclear how valid the information is.

Maryland Delegation Sets Aside (Most) Partisanship for Obama State of the Union

President Obama’s call for an economy “built to last” was well-received by Maryland lawmakers — even Republicans.

Visualizing President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Address

Bringing the text of the annual speech to life with moving words.

Maryland Delegation Sets Aside Partisan’Labels,’ But Not Rhetoric, at Obama Speech

WASHINGTON – President Obama set out a blueprint for an economy “built to last” — calling for business tax reform, an end to oil subsidies, citizenship for immigrant scholars and clean energy development — and challenged Congress to set aside partisan politics and get things done

Maryland Delegation Sets Aside (Most) Partisanship for Obama Speech

WASHINGTON – President Obama set out a blueprint for an economy “built to last” — calling for business tax reform, an end to oil subsidies, citizenship for immigrant scholars and clean energy development — and challenged Congress to set aside partisan politics and get things done