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McCartney: Give O'Malley credit for courage on taxes

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The prediction proved all too true. The General Assembly in Annapolisgave O’Malley’s ambitious but costly agenda a tepid response, and who could blame it? What legislator wants to vote to raise five kinds of taxes and fees, as the governor asked? Not to mention making Maryland the first state south ...

Van Hollen’s path from political strategy to budget wonkery

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A budget that promotes economic health

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A lot of kids don't like to eat vegetables, even though vegetables are good for them. When it comes to a balanced approach to budgeting, some of Maryland's political leaders are acting like those kids.To promote job growth now, and invest in a prosperous future, Maryland has to make the necessary ...

The cost of transportation

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Poll: Maryland Governor's agenda

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Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley lacks clear public support for key budget and tax proposals and a bid to legalize same-sex marriage, underscoring the uncertainty of an ambitious legislative agenda that could shape his legacy and political future.A new poll by The Washington Post finds that 55 percent ...

Barry Rascovar: Counties have had it easy on teacher pensions

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Democrats, Republicans agree to push package of bills in Annapolis

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Maryland's top planner defends O'Malley's PlanMaryland

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Company aims to build viable electric car in Md.

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Re-energizing young voters

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DeJanee Fennell hears the excuses. The thing is: Fennell doesn't buy that. The 20-year-old junior at Morgan State knows President Barack Obama needs the youth vote to win re-election in November, and she intends to help deliver that to him. "I still believe in Barack Obama," she says. "I think he ...

Maryland’s jobless rate dips to 6.7 percent

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Maryland added jobs in December for the fourth consecutive month, according to federal figures released Tuesday.But this time, it was the public sector that provided the net gain, unlike the previous three months, when the private sector sparked the gains.The state added a net 3,100 jobs in ...

O'Malley seeks religious support for same-sex marriage bill

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It is highly unlikely that there will be a gay wedding at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Prince George's County, which defines marriage as the union of a man and a woman. But its pastor, the Rev. Delman Coates, went to Annapolis on Tuesday to support Gov. Martin O'Malley's same-sex marriage bill. ...

Maryland officials press forward with health reform

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Though the fate of federal health care reform remains uncertain, Maryland is among a handful of states pressing forward to make changes, state officials said."We think that the reforms offer some great tools for Maryland," Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, secretary of the Department of Mental Health and ...

Maryland outpaces Virginia in job growth

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Busch longest-serving House speaker in Maryland history

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On Wednesday, House Speaker Michael Busch will become the longest-serving speaker in Maryland history.When the Maryland General Assembly kicks off its 430th session on Wednesday, Michael Busch will become the longest-serving speaker of the House of Delegates. The Annapolis Democrat said he walks a ...

So much to do: Annapolis Democrats push ambitious agenda

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Democratic leaders in Annapolis have compiled a "To Do" list for the next three months that includes raising taxes and changing the definition of marriage. Some also want to close off big chunks of Maryland to development and open even more casinos in the state. Any one of these proposals would be ...

A legislative session of challenge and opportunity

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Year Two in the General Assemblys four-year cycle is frequently the one that has the most ambitious agenda. The newly elected senators and delegates have had the opportunity to learn the rules and norms of the legislature, and the upcoming election is still several years away. What you can add to ...

McDonough calls Jacobs A 'Puppet' Candidate

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Republican State Sen. Nancy Jacobs is expected to announce her candidacy for congress in Essex this morning but one Baltimore County delegate is less than impressed.In fact, Del. Pat McDonough said he and some other Republicans won't likely vote for the four-term senator from Harford County. He ...

No letup to Maryland’s budgetary pain

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As Maryland continues to struggle out of the recession, legislators returning to Annapolis next week face the prospect of doling out yet more budgetary pain, including potential hikes in the taxes Marylanders pay to consume gasoline and water.In addition, Gov. Martin O’Malley and legislative ...

Gay-marriage advocates proceed despite state referendum threat

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Advocates for same-sex marriage say this is the year for Maryland to pass legislation allowing gay couples to marry, even if it means bringing the issue before voters alongside another controversial measure.Opponents are vowing to petition any gay-marriage legislation approved by the General ...

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