State of the State a Prelude to Tough Legislative Session Ahead

Gov. Martin O’Malley made his case for job creation and same-sex marriage Wednesday, promoting his most ambitious agenda to date in his sixth State of the State address.

Legislators Want to Lock Up Dedicated Funds

A bipartisan group of delegates wants to amend Maryland’s constitution to prohibit the transfer of dedicated funds to the General Fund, except in a state of emergency.

Maryland Women’s Caucus Returns With New Tubman Legislation

After a failed attempt last year to put a Harriet Tubman statue in Congress’ Statuary Hall, the Maryland women’s caucus is trying again to get the state native what they feel is her due representation in national history.

Maryland Delegation Sets Aside (Most) Partisanship for Obama State of the Union

President Obama’s call for an economy “built to last” was well-received by Maryland lawmakers — even Republicans.

Hoyer’s Toughest Opponent May Come From Maryland Legislator O’Donnell

State Delegate Anthony O’Donnell is running to oust House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, and he said he is not intimidated by the Democrat’s favorable district and cash advantage.

Visualizing President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union Address

Bringing the text of the annual speech to life with moving words.

New Same-Sex Marriage Bill Provides More Religious Protections

Gov. Martin O’Malley touted increased religious protections as he promoted a new same-sex marriage bill Tuesday that supporters hope can overcome the objections raised last year.

O’Malley Holds First Tweet Up

Gov. Martin O’Malley met with his Twitter followers Monday to discuss issues important to Marylanders.

Email Attacks in Sixth District Race Don’t Hold Up

Sixth District Democratic congressional candidate Rob Garagiola never shared cases with notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff, and public information used in political attacks on Garagiola linking the two is in error.

Gov. O’Malley to Tweet with Marylanders

@GovernorOMalley — Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley — is getting social, planning to host a live “tweet up” with his nearly 13,900 Twitter followers on Monday.