Day: April 23, 2012

State Roundup, April 23, 2012

O’Malley, Busch, Miller to meet tomorrow, and Miller says yes to some income tax hikes, nixes tying them to gambling; meanwhile, trade unions urge gambling expansion while Prince George’s exec readies for none; state taps new public schools superintendent from Delaware system; Maryland women continue to see wage gap; Bay’s crab population hits 19-year high while U.S. House hopes to stick curbs on Bay states’ pollution diet; Carl Snowden, busted with minute amount of pot, announces sabbatical to pursue case against Arundel County Exec Leopold; and Del. Vallario suffers minor injuries in crash.

Video: Four journalists look ahead to special session

Video: Four journalists look ahead to special session

At a forum sponsored by Maryland Business for Responsive Government last week, four journalists wrap up the legislative session and look ahead to the prospects for a special session to resolve the budget mess. The panel included Andy Green of the Baltimore Sun, Kenneth Burns of WBAL and WNAV, Len Lazarick of MarylandReporter.com and John Rydell of Fox 45.