August 17, 2011
The state pulls together funds for new park and center to honor Underground Railroad conductor Harriet Tubman; cover crop program to help the Bay is growing; Casey Foundation report finds good news and bad for Maryland's children; state crime lab gets highest accreditation; VA Gov. McDonnell to lead Republican Governors Association putting him at odds with some-time ally MD Gov. O'Malley, who heads the DGA; and Baltimore city mayor's race hits the airwaves. [...more]
August 16, 2011
State addresses oyster farming and fish poaching; list of wineries shipping in state grows; politics could again be in Bartenfelder's future; Barve says he's in for comptroller as long as Franchot is out; shoppers take advantage of tax-free week; and Baltimore mayoral primary heats up. [...more]
August 15, 2011
Maryland get $28 million in federal funds to establish a health exchange for the uninsured; Franchot says special redistricting session shouldn't be used to consider tax hike; government leaders, lobbyists head for MACO this week; DREAM Act petitioners ask judge to step down as McDonough lawyers up for fight; state tax holiday this week; former Del. Kenneth Webster dies; Prince George's Council questions exec's office proposed incentive fund; and Frederick County government cuts number of six-figure salaries. [...more]
August 12, 2011
State leaders talk up Maryland's solvency in wake of economic crisis; Baltimore City will lose seats in redistricting; Van Hollen named to budget-cutting "supercommittee;" Kipke and Smigiel may challenge House GOP leadership; McDonough thinks judge on petition case should withdraw. [...more]
August 11, 2011
O'Malley isn't ruling out tax proposals during special session; same-sex couples are on the rise throughout Maryland, as is the older population; Public Works OKs high-tech lab rent; SHA launches 5-1-1 program; wife of former Gov. Blair Lee dies; and Prince George's bond rating at risk. [...more]
August 10, 2011
State officials are optimistic that despite its dependence on the federal government, Maryland will keep its triple-A credit rating; meanwhile, Maryland stocks rebounded after Monday's drop; Maryland may seek waiver on federal education rules; state delegate sues Harford sheriff over towing enforcement; study urges sparring female crabs to save the population; and commissioner to run for new office of Cecil County executive. [...more]
August 9, 2011
Maryland's state and local governments take a wait-and-see approach as stocks plummet for a second day following S&P's downgrading of the U.S. credit-rating, gold prices soar and Baltimore companies see stock sell-off; archbishop tried to persuade O'Malley against backing same sex-marriage support; PSC demanding answers to electricity cut-offs during July heat wave; Harford Exec Craig to run for state office – but which? and city sweetens pot for casino. [...more]
August 8, 2011
State S&P rating won't be altered by federal downgrade; minority growth could change congressional representation for Maryland's D.C. suburbs; Dems eye Western Maryland for redistricting; upcoming sales tax holiday benefits business and shoppers, costs the state; state Sen. Jacobs' style aids constituents during toll hike talks; Currie to stand trial after all; O'Malley spars on Sunday talk show; heightened concern for the Bay by those who make a living from it; and casino take is up.
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August 5, 2011
Maryland retains Aaa rating after debt ceiling agreement; Baltimore man starts viral "slow clap for Congress;" FAA shutdown is holding up $1 million in grants; Marcellus shale drilling regulations timeline makes sparks fly at meeting; state would be able to get money from Hagerstown solar project. [...more]
August 4, 2011
PlanMaryland opposed by Cecil County; demonstrators rally against U.S. Rep. Andy Harris; partisan gridlock forces a partial shutdown of the FAA, sending Maryland contractors reeling and furloughing local workers; Prince George's approves new liquor delivery rules; and Nancy Grasmick to head panel to study the structure of the Howard County school board. [...more]
