Backers Gird for Purple Line Funding Battle

Prince George’s County, state and local officials called for Purple Line funding Thursday, saying the county is ready to make the rail line a reality once it finds a way to pay the hefty price tag.

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.

Brown, Biden, Senate Women Join Effort to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and other panelists joined administration officials for an event hosted by Vice President Joe Biden, where the participants urged Congress to extend the Violence Against Women Act.

Sen. Norman Stone Honored for 50 Years of Serving Maryland

Gov. Martin O’Malley, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz honored Sen. Norman Stone, D-Baltimore, in the Maryland Senate following an appearance from Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich.

President Clinton Endorses Delaney in 6th

Bill Clinton has endorsed 6th District Congressional candidate John Delaney, proving the Democratic primary will be a fight.

O’Malley Signs Same-Sex Marriage Bill as Opponents Push Referendum

As Maryland joined the District of Columbia and seven other states in legalizing same-sex marriage Thursday, opponents were already in the beginning stages of an effort to repeal the law in a likely November referendum.

Cybersecurity Center Planned in Montgomery County

In an effort to fight what Sen. Barbara Mikulski described as the “new enduring war” against “hate-hackers,” Maryland officials announced Thursday a plan to create the National Cyber Center of Excellence for Cyber Security in Montgomery County.

Gas Tax Increase to Be Considered in Infrastructure Jobs Plan

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown said that a gas tax increase could help Maryland fund needed infrastructure projects and create jobs. His testimony before a joint hearing of the Maryland House and Senate came one day after Gov. Martin O’Malley said he would consider an increase to the state’s gasoline tax by 15 cents a gallon as part of a jobs plan.

Maryland Universities Help Student Veterans

More and more veterans coming home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are signing up for college.

Critics Argue Maryland’s Health Care Overhaul Lacks Prudence

Maryland is recognized as one of the first to embrace the federal Affordable Care Act passed in 2010 and to begin implementing its provisions. But some policy experts are concerned that Maryland’s commitment to health reform could prove shortsighted if the law, expected to be reviewed by the Supreme Court, is overturned.