Maryland Politicians Land Softly at High-Powered Law Firms

Corporate law firms provide a safe, well-compensated landing pad for many outgoing Maryland politicians looking for a new gig.

Maryland’s Congressional Delegation, Minus One, Aims for Gun Control

Maryland’s congressional delegation generally supports new gun control legislation proposed in the wake of the Dec. 14 shooting in Newtown, Conn., that claimed the lives of 20 schoolchildren.

Violence Against Women Act Passes Final Hurdle in the House

The House of Representatives voted Thursday to renew the Violence Against Women Act, passing a Senate-approved version of the bill rather than a Republican-offered alternative.

MADD Supports Lobby for Highway Funding, Constitutional Amendment

Hundreds of Mothers Against Drunk Driving supporters descended on Capitol Hill Thursday, lobbying senators and representatives for full highway safety funding and victims’ rights.

Ivey Withdraws; Edwards’ Path to Re-election Clears

Former Prince George’s County prosecutor Glenn Ivey withdrew from the 4th Congressional District Democratic primary Wednesday.

Anne Arundel Voters Could Shape 4th District Race

Anne Arundel County could play a pivotal role in the newly aligned 4th Congressional District race, even though no candidate from there has officially entered the race.

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.