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