Slots Commission Tosses Out Bids for Laurel Park and Rocky Gap, Legal Challenge Awaits

ANNAPOLIS – The state slots commission Thursday voted unanimously to throw out bids for parlors at Laurel Park racetrack and Rocky Gap State Park, leaving just four proposals in what was expected to be a lucrative bidding process

Republican Leader Seeks to Maintain Electoral College, Dismisses Popular Vote Movement

ANNAPOLIS – The House Republican leader wants to block a movement to give Maryland’s electoral votes to the presidential candidate receiving the most votes nationwide, saying such a move might disenfranchise voters and violate the spirit of the U

Senate President Wants Counties to Pay Teacher Pension Costs for New Hires

ANNAPOLIS – Senate President Thomas V

Maryland Lawmakers Differ Over Need for Slots Do-Over

ANNAPOLIS – The commission evaluating the state’s slot machine bidding process should consider starting over, said Senate President Thomas V

Bill Would Let Nonprofits Statewide Own Slots

ANNAPOLIS – Lawmakers presented two nearly identical bills to a Senate committee Wednesday which would allow eligible nonprofit organizations throughout Maryland to own and operate up to five slot machines

Legislators Question Transportation Officials Over Toll Increases

ANNAPOLIS – Just hours after approving a $1

Senate President Balks at Layoffs, Says Governor Will Combine 2009 and 2010 Budget Cuts

ANNAPOLIS – The morning after reports surfaced that state employee layoffs will be in Gov

2009 Maryland General Assembly Opens Amid Major Budget Problems

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland lawmakers returned to Annapolis Wednesday for the opening of the 426th session of the General Assembly optimistic about the state’s future despite a nearly $2 billion projected budget deficit

Challenger Hopes His Message Can Overcome Sarbanes’ Name, Finances

COLLEGE PARK – Republican Thomas Harris concedes he is a long shot to defeat incumbent Rep