Maryland Economic Issues Addressed in Smart Growth Report

Maryland boasts a “strong economic foundation” but it needs to address a “triple bottom line”–economic, social and environmental challenges–to enjoy long-term economic prosperity, according to a report released Thursday by The University of Maryland’s National Center for Smart Growth.

Transgender Marylanders May Have the Option to Receive a New Birth Certificate

Bill passes in both the Senate and House to minimize discrimination

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.

Hogan’s Budget Bill Maintains Governor’s Funding Priorities

Gov. Larry Hogan’s Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2015, a bill that includes 32 pages of various funding initiatives — on spending, tax, and mandate cuts, as well as fund transfers — had its first hearing Tuesday.

Next Year’s Election For Mikulski’s Seat Is A Potential ‘Land Rush’

Politicians across the state are gearing up to run for Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s seat after her retirement announcement

Graphic: Hogan vs. O’Malley on State of State Priorities

During Gov. Larry Hogan’s first State of the State speech this week, he spent way more time talking about the state budget and taxes than his predecessor Gov. Martin O’Malley.