New storm out-rains Isabel in area
They might have escaped the fury of Tropical Storm Isabel, but communities from Western Maryland to Carroll County were hit hard by torrential rains that struck overnight Monday. The latest...
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O’Malley’s overwhelming victory hints at statewide potential
Fifteen months ago, Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley declared that he would remain focused on the challenges of City Hall and not run for governor because "there is no tougher fight,...
No agreement on city elections
After weeks of political wrangling, state lawmakers failed to reach an agreement last night on a date for Baltimore's next mayoral election, setting the stage for a primary this September...
Delegates at odds over polling on slots
The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus and its related foundation could run into trouble over payment for a $65,000 poll that examined African-American views of legalizing slot machine gambling in the...
House OKs tuition break for aliens
A proposal to give in-state tuition rates to undocumented immigrants who live in Maryland won approval in the House of Delegates yesterday. In a vote of 82-51, the House passed...
Election officials wary of altering primary
With potential winter storms and an impending war in mind, election officials voiced concerns yesterday over a proposal by the Senate president to move Maryland's next presidential primary to February....
Effort to help illegal immigrants get driver's licenses draws protest
A proposal to help undocumented immigrants in Maryland obtain their driver's licenses came under fire yesterday because of concerns the measure could make it easier for terrorists to acquire identification...
Law enforcers back Ehrlich anti-gun plan
Law enforcement officials across Maryland lined up yesterday behind a proposal by Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. to toughen the state's sanctions against criminals caught with guns. At a hearing...
Added powers given limited OK by House
After a spirited debate, the House of Delegates gave preliminary approval yesterday to a measure that would allow the state comptroller's office to arrest anyone for not paying taxes. The...
Death-penalty foes lobby legislators
With slightly more than a month before convicted murderer Steven H. Oken is scheduled to die, opponents of the death penalty rushed from one lawmaker's door to another last night...