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.
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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.
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.