GOP Sen. Brinkley Challenges O’Malley’s State of the State Address

Sen. Brinkley voices criticism of O’Malley/Brown administration following the State of the State address.

Gov. O’Malley Forms Commission in Response to Ethan Saylor’s Death

The Commission for Effective Community Inclusion of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities was formed last month in response to Saylor’s death.

Gov. O’Malley Celebrates the Completion of Better, Faster Internet

Gov. O’Malley, Sen. Mikulski and Howard County Executive Ken Ulman celebrated the completion of the One Maryland Broadband Network at Kent Island High School Tuesday, touting the benefits of the faster, more reliable internet at the school.

Marylanders Petition O’Malley with “Boarding Passes for Justice”

According to several advocacy groups, food service and retail workers at BWI are not being fairly compensated.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry Lures Businesses From Maryland, Takes Shots at O’Malley

Texas Gov. Rick Perry criticizes Maryland for high taxes on businesses and families in a new radio ad.

Lines and Signs: Election Day in Maryland

Some Maryland voters stood in long lines Tuesday to cast their ballot.

OC Sandy- Ocean City Maryland cleans up after Sandy

OCEAN CITY- Maryland’s largest resort town of Ocean City is cleaning up from a visit from super storm Sandy. Crisfield on the Eastern Shore is still flooded, with many residents still staying in shelters. Meanwhile, the boardwalk area is dealing with sand displacement, debris, and damage to the town’s iconic fishing pier. Some business owners and residents ventured out of their homes for the first time Wednesday to assess the damage and begin rebuilding. Many give credit to the beach restoration efforts for keeping damage down.

Tax Increase to Prevent Teen Use of Cigarillos and Smokeless Tobacco

After a push from Baltimore high school students, Maryland government and health officials increased the tax on cigarillos and smokeless tobacco to discourage teen use.

Maryland Entrepreneurs Get Social On Pinterest

Last week, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced the Maryland Pinterest Business Pitch Contest as a way to promote small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures throughout the state, O’Malley’s spokesperson Takirra Winfield said.

Gov. O’Malley, Allies, Work for Same-Sex Marriage Support in Black Community

Gov. Martin O’Malley and bill proponents have found public support from leading voices in the black community, but same-sex marriage legislation still faces considerable opposition from both voters and groups of legislators from predominantly black districts.