Businesses find success in Asia trade mission; hundreds protest toll hike for the Bay Bridge; Board of Public Works extends BWI taxi contract, approves lease for a Catholic hospital; Harris could be wealthiest in Maryland's congressional delegation; McDonough says he isn't an extremist; and report suggests outsourcing of hundreds of Frederick County government jobs. [...more]
O'Malley brings home economic development, memories from Asian mission; BWI taxi drivers protest on eve of big vote; Stadium Authority OKs convention center feasibility study if the city helps pay; developmentally disabled wait years for services and will not all be helped with tax; state gets a D in manufacturing. [...more]
Legislative action, inaction prompt poor environmental ratings; toll hearing attracts viewers, few speakers; slots commission to issue third RFP for Rocky Gap casino; task force urges major overhaul of Prince George’s ethics rules; head of Baltimore County GOP to step down; and aide takes blame for Pugh’s flirty tweet. [...more]
The digital petitions in the drive against immigrant tuition are providing a new opportunity for state Republicans, but are a possible source of fraud says the ACLU; Larry Hogan is mounting his “Change Maryland” campaign; Sen. Catherine Pugh says she didn’t tweet; Rep. Elijah Cummings has new role on oversight committee; his nephew was killed over the weekend; how Schaefer accumulated so much money; Leopold’s attorney responds to charges; and O'Malley makes deals in Vietnam. [...more]
Sadusky tapped as Grasmick's interim replacement; five Baltimore County Council members go on record supporting petition to stop in-state tuition for illegals, while two support the students; McDonough says state should extend signature time; cost of O'Malley Asia trip questioned; Pinsky, Hucker praise withdrawal of poultry drug they tried to ban. [...more]
Fracking controversy rising as major issue; state seeks to get a handle on prison health problems; DREAM petition attracts lots of support -- from Democrats as well as Republicans; as Grasmick nears retirement, she speaks on her legacy; city manager says Annapolis council misused bond proceeds; and changes in Prince George’s liquor regulations could burn Laurel. [...more]
New executive order on shale drilling; commentaries on anonymous juries and the new convention center; Annapolis raises property tax; Hudson River jetliner causes stir; and lawsuit over Baltimore pregnancy centers. [...more]
Lobbyist’s boast of access to O’Malley called “unfortunate;” DREAM Act supporters cheered by Supreme Court even as foes near first goal with valid petition signatures; slots revenues decline; O’Malley orders fracking study; and Pugh to run for Baltimore mayor. [...more]
A new controversy over records keeping at the state health lab surrounds lead paint tests on children; the MdTA has scheduled nine public hearings, beginning this week, to gather input over its proposed toll hikes; a judge upholds the state's rejection of a city slots proposal, while company vows it will appeal the ruling; a new Montgomery County program allows county workers to find ways to save money, then share in those savings; city State's Attorney Gregg Bernstein discovers that email gaffes travel quickly; GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain gets and enthusiastic reception in Howard County; election boards start validating signatures on the petition drive against immigrant tuition; O'Malley's Asia trip will cost the state about $100,000; and businesses and labor unions seek waivers from provisions of federal health care reform. [...more]
O’Malley announces $45 million worth of economic deals in China; MdTA gives preliminary approval to toll hikes; Sen. Pugh to formally announce mayoral bid; lottery revenues still growing; in-state tuition for illegals supporters try to keep the issue off the ballot. [...more]
