Storify: Democrats and Republicans Crash Rival Conventions

Last week, Gov. Martin O’Malley and other Democrats crashed the GOP convention in Tampa to counter Republican arguments. This week, Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and other area Republicans crashed the Democratic fest in Charlotte.

Gov. Martin O’Malley Shines in Convention Role

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley used his prime-time slot at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday to make the case for Obama’s record on jobs and the economy.

Storify: Maryland Delegation Responds to Michelle Obama’s Speech

Michelle Obama spoke Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention. Her speech was mentioned, at its peak, more than 28,000 times per minute on Twitter.

Crashing the Other Party’s Convention Could Become the Norm

Crashing the other Party’s convention could become the new norm as Democrats and Republicans battle in polarized political environment.

Storify: Gov. Martin O’Malley Attacks Romney at GOP Convention

Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) spoke from the Obama/Democratic National Convention Headquarters in Tampa on Tuesday, attacking Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s economic plan, calling Romney a “shipwrecker.”

Maryland Blue Crab Population Highest in 19 Years

The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population is at a 19-year high, a significant improvement from several years ago when conservation efforts were put in place.

Groups Call for Special Session, Republicans Disagree

Several Maryland groups on Wednesday pressured lawmakers to reconvene for a special session and prevent more than $500 million in cuts under the “doomsday” budget, rejecting Republican claims that the current budget is sufficient.

Drilling vs. Renewables – Md. Debate Over Energy Mirrors National Fight

Republicans and Democrats are at odds in the General Assembly over whether Maryland should pursue offshore wind or natural gas fracking as a way to improve the state’s energy output.

Economists say Maryland Needs Wind Energy, Fracking, More

Maryland energy policy remains in limbo, without major progress on offshore wind or hydraulic fracturing during the recently completed General Assembly session.

Gov. O’Malley Silent about Budget Special Session

Maryland’s Senate president expects Gov. Martin O’Malley to call a special legislative session on budget and gambling bills in the next few days.