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Out of State, Not Out of Mind: Senator Presses for Answers on Union PAC Cash

Frosh, Wolf Get Personal in Highly-Charged Law School Debate

Hogan to Lead Bridge-Naming Tribute for Senator He Snubbed at Funding Announcement

Jealous Releases Ethics Plan, But Lobbyist and GOP Hit Back Hard

With Help From Democratic Insiders and a Few Republicans, Colvin Hauls in Cash

Johns Hopkins Renews Push to Create Its Own Police Force

In Senate District with Tightest Race in 2014, Another Close Contest

Meet the One Person in Maryland With the Temerity to Challenge Peter Franchot

Frank DeFilippo: The Insidious Side Effects of Political Polls

Out of State, Not Out of Mind: Senator Presses for Answers on Union PAC Cash

State Unveils New Chesapeake Bay License Plate Design

Air Wars Rev Up in Trone-Hoeber Race

Frosh, Wolf Get Personal in Highly-Charged Law School Debate

Hogan to Lead Bridge-Naming Tribute for Senator He Snubbed at Funding Announcement

Jealous Is Part of the Rising Progressive Tide Around the Country

Josh Kurtz: Ike Age

Jealous Releases Ethics Plan, But Lobbyist and GOP Hit Back Hard

Franchot TV Ad Paints Dystopian View of Annapolis

With Help From Democratic Insiders and a Few Republicans, Colvin Hauls in Cash

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Metro Funding Measure Advances; Advocates Are ‘Cautiously Optimistic’

The Maryland House of Delegates gave tentative approval on Wednesday to a measure that would give the Washington, D.C.-area’s Metro...

Analysis: Assessing the Democratic Candidates for Lieutenant Governor

Summing up the Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor recently – most of whom have been on the job for only a couple of weeks –...

Lawmakers, Experts Tout Bill to Crack Down on State House Sexual Harassment

Significant amendments are likely to be introduced in the next several days to legislation designed to police allegations of sexual...

McDonough Targets Primary Foe With Bill on Candidacy Requirements

It’s not every day that an elected official introduces legislation targeting a political rival. But behold House Bill 1576, sponsored by...

Prosecutors in Oaks Case Want to Keep FBI Informants From Testifying Next Week

Federal prosecutors in the public corruption case against Maryland state Sen. Nathaniel T. Oaks are asking the judge to prevent defense...

Black Caucus Calls Settlement Offer in HBCU Equity Lawsuit 'Woefully Inadequate'

A version of this letter was sent to Maryland Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan on Feb. 16: I write in response to your chief legal counsel’s Feb....

Parents Take Dim View of Ubiquitous School Computers, Seek State Regs

Anna, a fifth-grader at Emmorton Elementary School in Bel Air, starts each school day the same way. She designates whether she is a...

Guest Commentary: Stop Subsidizing Toxic Fields and Playgrounds

A version of this letter was sent to Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan, Del. Michael E. Busch, Sen. Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., Del. Maggie McIntosh,...

Senate Advances Bill Demanding Tax Returns for Presidential Ballot Access

Presidential candidates hoping to have their names on the ballot in Maryland would have to release five years of federal tax returns if a...

Madaleno Hopes for Boosts From Raskin Endorsement, Local Support

U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D) offered state Sen. Richard S. Madaleno Jr., a full-throated endorsement this weekend, describing him as...

Guest Commentary: It's Time Montgomery County Invested in Women

The field is set for June, and voters will start to make their choices for elected leaders. As candidates in a very competitive at-large...

Lobbyist Releases Statement Rebutting Senator's Groping Charge

Lobbyist Gilbert J. Genn is pushing back against allegations he inappropriately touched a female member of the Maryland General Assembly...

Radio Ads to Push for Prescription Drug Price Legislation

With the state Senate set for a preliminary vote on a bill Tuesday that would eliminate a “gag rule” on pharmacists telling consumers...

State Sen. Norman Dies Unexpectedly

Maryland state Sen. H. Wayne Norman Jr., who billed himself as “a common sense conservative” representing Harford and Cecil counties,...

Longtime Baltimore Co. Official Is Key FBI Informant in Oaks Corruption Case

A key aide to two Baltimore County executives took at least $22,000 in bribes before becoming an FBI undercover informant under a plea...

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Out of State, Not Out of Mind: Senator Presses for Answers on Union PAC Cash

Frosh, Wolf Get Personal in Highly-Charged Law School Debate

Hogan to Lead Bridge-Naming Tribute for Senator He Snubbed at Funding Announcement

Jealous Releases Ethics Plan, But Lobbyist and GOP Hit Back Hard

With Help From Democratic Insiders and a Few Republicans, Colvin Hauls in Cash

Johns Hopkins Renews Push to Create Its Own Police Force

In Senate District with Tightest Race in 2014, Another Close Contest

Meet the One Person in Maryland With the Temerity to Challenge Peter Franchot

Frank DeFilippo: The Insidious Side Effects of Political Polls

Out of State, Not Out of Mind: Senator Presses for Answers on Union PAC Cash

State Unveils New Chesapeake Bay License Plate Design

Air Wars Rev Up in Trone-Hoeber Race

Frosh, Wolf Get Personal in Highly-Charged Law School Debate

Hogan to Lead Bridge-Naming Tribute for Senator He Snubbed at Funding Announcement

Jealous Is Part of the Rising Progressive Tide Around the Country

Josh Kurtz: Ike Age

Jealous Releases Ethics Plan, But Lobbyist and GOP Hit Back Hard

Franchot TV Ad Paints Dystopian View of Annapolis

With Help From Democratic Insiders and a Few Republicans, Colvin Hauls in Cash

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COMMENTARY

Metro Funding Measure Advances; Advocates Are ‘Cautiously Optimistic’

Analysis: Assessing the Democratic Candidates for Lieutenant Governor

Lawmakers, Experts Tout Bill to Crack Down on State House Sexual Harassment

McDonough Targets Primary Foe With Bill on Candidacy Requirements

Prosecutors in Oaks Case Want to Keep FBI Informants From Testifying Next Week

Black Caucus Calls Settlement Offer in HBCU Equity Lawsuit 'Woefully Inadequate'

Parents Take Dim View of Ubiquitous School Computers, Seek State Regs

Guest Commentary: Stop Subsidizing Toxic Fields and Playgrounds

Senate Advances Bill Demanding Tax Returns for Presidential Ballot Access

Madaleno Hopes for Boosts From Raskin Endorsement, Local Support

Guest Commentary: It's Time Montgomery County Invested in Women

Lobbyist Releases Statement Rebutting Senator's Groping Charge

Radio Ads to Push for Prescription Drug Price Legislation

State Sen. Norman Dies Unexpectedly

Longtime Baltimore Co. Official Is Key FBI Informant in Oaks Corruption Case

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