Maryland

Hotel Associations Hope Spending Bill Provides Stability

With their close proximity to the federal government, Maryland hotels have been hit especially hard by the reduction in government travel spending.

O’Malley Signs Retroactive Health Insurance Bill

Gov. Martin O’Malley signed the emergency health care bill that will allow residents to retroactively enroll for coverage under the Maryland Health Insurance Plan after glitches plagued the exchange website.

Maryland’s Democratic Members of Congress Praise Obama’s State of the Union Address

“As President, I’m committed to making Washington work better, and rebuilding the trust of the people who sent us here,” President Obama said, in his sixth State of the Union address.

Obama Promotes 2014 Agenda in Speech at Lanham Costco

President Barack Obama called for a higher federal minimum wage in a speech in Lanham Wednesday that echoed messages from Tuesday’s State of the Union address.

Photos from the State of the Union

President Barack Obama, members of Maryland’s congressional delegation and others at the 2014 State of the Union.

Stink Bugs Pose Continuing Threat to Maryland Crops

Crop damage caused by the brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive species introduced to North America in the late 1990s, was particularly severe in 2010 and 2011. Although damage has decreased since then, there’s no reason to believe the insect is in decline.

First African-American to Play Football at UMD Honored by Maryland General Assembly

Darryl Hill, the first African-American to play in the Atlantic Coast Conference, was honored for his past experiences and future plans for young athletes.

GOP Sen. Brinkley Challenges O’Malley’s State of the State Address

Sen. Brinkley voices criticism of O’Malley/Brown administration following the State of the State address.

Baltimore’s Forgotten Champions: an Oral History

An oral history of the Baltimore Stallions, one of the most successful — and short lived — expansion franchises in sports history.

Legislators’ Reactions To Gov. O’Malley’s Address

After Gov. Martin O’Malley delivered his final State of the State address on Thursday, Maryland lawmakers responded.