Day: May 22, 2013

State Roundup, May 22, 2013

Gov. O’Malley in talks with former Baltimore County Exec Smith about becoming transportation secretary; new DNR chief sworn in; state school board hopes to reduce concussions for student-athletes; state racing commission incentive seeks to attract thoroughbred breeders; state fuel tax hike could add millions to Montgomery roads coffers; Baltimore City plans to hike water and sewer rates, but Baltimore County says it will absorb the hit instead of passing it on to residents; O’Malley’s actions, including fundraiser for New Hampshire senator, pave way for national spotlight; and longtime political columnist Barry Rascovar starts website.

Rascovar returns; Katie’s cover and other media notes

Columnist Barry Rascovar, who’s been covering Maryland politics longer than anyone still in the game — 42 years — is continuing the tradition with his own website, politicalmaryland.com. Rascovar’s column was one of the casualties of the downsizing of the Gazette of Politics and Business, which dropped the politics, along with some staff and columns.

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