Maryland Recognition in Hand, Piscataway Leaders Split on Seeking Federal Status

Two Piscataway Indian leaders say federal recognition is not a priority, but one says she plans to go for it.

Medical Marijuana Work Group Scheduled to Make Recommendations by Friday

A medical marijuana work group will recommend two models for new legislation. One would assign medical marijuana distribution solely to academic institutions, while the other would permit physicians to recommend its use as treatment and establish state-regulated growers and distributors.

Coalition Formed to Fight Same-Sex Marriage in Md.

A number of organizations announced the creation of a new interfaith coalition on Wednesday that will oppose same-sex marriage during the 2012 legislative session in Annapolis.

Supercommittee Failure Could Cut Millions From Maryland Budget

The congressional supercommittee has failed, and now Maryland could face as much as $150 million in cuts to its 2014 budget.

College Unveils Second Community-Scale Wind Turbine on Eastern Shore

The turbine at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills is the first on the Eastern Shore.

O’Malley Still Pursuing Offshore Wind Energy

Governor Martin O’Malley and U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar addressed the American Wind Energy Association Tuesday, affirming their interest in bringing offshore wind energy to America.

Same-Sex Marriage Fight to Return to Maryland

The contentious legislative battle over same-sex marriage ended only a few months ago, but opponents and advocates have already started preparing to fight for their cause in the 2012 legislative session.

Maryland Representatives See Positives in President’s Job Plan

Most Maryland representatives on Thursday said they were skeptical that a bipartisan agreement on President Obama’s jobs plan could be reached. But there is a glimmer of consensus.