Van Hollen Campaign Raises $1 Million in 4 Weeks

The Van Hollen for Senate Campaign announced Wednesday that it has raised $1 million in the first four weeks of Rep. Chris Van Hollen’s, D-Kensington, campaign for Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s seat.

Metro Roundup: Death, Rifts and Money Problems

WASHINGTON–Metro’s week was anything but good. The transit agency faced a tough few days, during which it suspended its search for a new leader, asked its board for permission to obtain a big loan and saw a police-involved fatality.

Metro Decides Against Fare Increase, Major Service Cuts

Metro will not see an increase in fares or make major cuts in train service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s board of directors decided Thursday in response to next year’s budget issues.

State-Mandated Sick Leave Debate Draws Crowd and Controversy

More than 100 people overflow the Senate Finance Committee hearing to weigh in on bill requiring paid time off.

State Leaders and Activists Rally for Restrictions on Corporate Political Donations

State Senator Jamie Raskin to sponsor a bill that will increase corporations’ transparency in political donations

Van Hollen, lawmakers persuade Obama to drop plan to tax 529 college savings accounts

Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D–Kensington, joined forces with lawmakers from both parties in persuading the Obama administration to abandon its plan to tax 529 college savings accounts.

Romney’s Bain Capital has mixed investing record in Maryland

COLLEGE PARK – Under Mitt Romney’s leadership, investment firm Bain Capital had some notable successes — and some equally notable failures — when buying companies to turn around. Their record in Maryland is no exception. Under Romney, the firm invested…

Romney Wins Maryland — In Early Presidential Money Race

Maryland residents have donated nearly $1 million to Republican presidential candidates so far this year — with Mitt Romney ahead — despite the state’s true blue reputation.