A number of organizations announced the creation of a new interfaith coalition on Wednesday that will oppose same-sex marriage during the 2012 legislative session in Annapolis.
Montgomery County Lawmakers Look to Restrict Panhandling
Three state legislators are planning to introduce bills that would either regulate or ban panhandling in Montgomery County.
Maryland Weighs Fracking’s Potential Impact
The public debate over fracking has swept across Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, Colorado and Wyoming, where reserves of natural gas lie deep underground, trapped bubble-like in shale formations
Young, Underemployed Graduates Make Pitch for Obama Jobs Program
Braden Dauer has been looking for a government or political job since he graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2009, but despite putting in hundreds of applications he’s still underemployed. He joined other youth in support of President Obama’s jobs program.
Activists Develop Organizational System at Occupy Baltimore
It has been a month since the Occupy Baltimore movement took over space at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Oct. 4, and winter is fast approaching.
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.
Workers Repainting Flaking State House Dome
The scaffolding that has concealed the towering dome on top of the State House since the legislative session ended last April will be taken down in the coming weeks.
Dream Act Referendum Supporters Intervene in Lawsuit
An Anne Arundel County Court has ruled that MDPetitions.com can intervene in a lawsuit between proponents of the recently passed Maryland DREAM Act and the Maryland State Board of Elections.
House Passes Controversial Redistricting Bill
The Maryland House of Delegates passed a Congressional redistricting bill Wednesday that drew criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, who said it dilutes minority voting power and ignores geographical and political lines.
The Congressional redistricting bill put forth by Gov. Martin O’Malley passed 91 to 46 in the House.
Poll Finds Marylanders Split on Same-Sex Marriage, Dream Act
A new poll indicates that Maryland voters are evenly divided on two controversial issues: same-sex marriage and the Dream Act, a law that allows in-state tuition for children of illegal immigrants.