A coalition that pushed an alcohol tax increase last year is calling the tax a success and turning its efforts toward assuring that the new revenue is spent the way it was intended.
O’Malley Introduces Updated Offshore Wind Bill
After failing in last year’s legislative session, Gov. Martin O’Malley is trying again with a new bill that would make offshore wind farming a viable energy source in Maryland.
Possible Doubling of Flush Tax Worries Some Legislators
A number of legislators are concerned that Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposal to raise the flush tax from $2.50 to $5 a month to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay could be too much for constituents to handle, especially in a bad economy.
New Same-Sex Marriage Bill Provides More Religious Protections
Gov. Martin O’Malley touted increased religious protections as he promoted a new same-sex marriage bill Tuesday that supporters hope can overcome the objections raised last year.
O’Malley Holds First Tweet Up
Gov. Martin O’Malley met with his Twitter followers Monday to discuss issues important to Marylanders.
Park Service Looks to Expand MoCo Deer Killing to DC’s Rock Creek Park
WASHINGTON – Rock Creek Park officials are waiting for National Park Service approval of a plan that allows to them employ sharpshooters to reduce the deer population in the Washington section of the park, as is done in Montgomery County
Email Attacks in Sixth District Race Don’t Hold Up
WASHINGTON – Sixth District Democratic congressional candidate Rob Garagiola never shared cases with notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff, according to their law firm
Park Service Looks to Expand Montgomery County Deer Killing to DC’s Rock Creek Park
Rock Creek Park officials awaiting National Park Service approval to employ sharpshooters to reduce the deer population in the Washington section of the park, as is done in Montgomery County.
Gov. O’Malley to Tweet with Marylanders
@GovernorOMalley — Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley — is getting social, planning to host a live “tweet up” with his nearly 13,900 Twitter followers on Monday.
Occupy Baltimore Movement Shifts Focus to Schools, Other Issues
After their forced eviction from McKeldin Square in December, the Occupy Baltimore movement is focusing on specific issues in the city, such as foreclosures and corporate power.