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O'Malley releases redistricting map

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - Oct. 16 (News Report) - Gov. Martin O'Malley unveiled his congressional redistricting map Saturday, avoiding significant changes to an advisory panel plan that maintains two black-majority districts and targets a veteran Republican House member The O'Malley administration made the map available on the Maryland Department of Planning's website. O'Malley will formally submit the map to the Legislature on Monday for a special session.

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Stronger police presence in D.C. for 9/11 observance

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - Sep. 09 (News) - The nation’s capital is increasing police presence during the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and following a threat of a new attack. The move mirrors heightened security across the country as federal officials said Thursd

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Md. Unveils New Kiosk System For Probationers

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:22:00 -0700

Associated Press - Jul. 25 (News) - ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Danny Mitchell never really likes checking in with his probation agent. But thanks to a new computerized kiosk system, the 32-year-old Pasadena resident at least doesn’t have to spend very long doing it any more. “This is perfect. I

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Moody’s warns of lower Maryland credit rating

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - Jul. 19 (News) - Moody’s Investors Service warned Tuesday that it probably will lower the credit rating on five states if it downgrades the U.S. government’s credit rating. The credit rating agency said it has placed on review for possible downgrade the triple-A bond ratings of Maryland, New Mexico, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

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Pugh, Stokes file for Democratic mayoral primary

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - Jul. 05 (News) - State Sen. Catherine Pugh and Councilman Carl Stokes are filing as candidates in the Baltimore Democratic mayoral primary.

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O’Malley creates 5-member redistricting committee

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - Jul. 04 (News) - Gov. Martin O’Malley has created a committee to draft a legislative and congressional redistricting plan for the state.

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Rawlings-Blake announces Baltimore mayoral bid

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - By Associated Press - Jun. 28 (News) - Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake got help from top Maryland Democrats on Monday as she launched her bid to stay in office.

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Businesses prepare for Grand Prix in Baltimore

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Daily Record - By Rachel Bernstein - Jun. 24 (News) - For three days, race cars will be zooming by mere yards from where restaurants, hotels, business towers and even a centuries-old church sit during the Baltimore Grand Prix. With the track coursing through many of Baltimore's main thoroughfares, many businesses have been wondering how they'll stay open for business when the racing starts Sept. 2, a Friday. And they are determined not to lose any revenue.

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State judge rules same-sex spouse has privilege

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - By Associated Press - Jun. 24 (News) - A Maryland judge has ruled that a woman who married her lesbian partner in Washington, D.C. can invoke her right not to testify against her in a domestic assault case.

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Ehrlich Robocall Could Become Md. Political Fodder

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - Jun. 18 (News) - Some political observers say alleged efforts by former Gov. Robert Ehrlich's campaign to keep black voters away from the polls last November could become fodder for Democrats.

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Bay Foundation: Conservation Cuts Hurt Farms, Bay

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - By Associated Press - Jun. 17 (News) - The Chesapeake Bay Foundation says a House vote to cut farm conservation programs is a significant blow not only to farmers but local economies and Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts.

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In-State Tuition To Go Up 3 Percent

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - By Angela Jackson, Associated Press - Jun. 17 (News) - The University System of Maryland Board of Regents has voted for a 3 percent tuition increase at the state's public colleges and universities for resident undergraduates, except for Salisbury University where a 6 percent increase has been approved.

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O’Malley touts economic development trip to Asia

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - By Associated Press - Jun. 14 (News) - ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley on Tuesday highlighted tens of millions of dollars in Maryland business deals he says were encouraged by a recent 10-day economic development trip to Asia and that despite some criticism over travel costs he wants to go overseas more. O’Malley, who said he didn’t have a cost estimate for the trip [...]

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Lottery Optimistic About Future Casino In Baltimore

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - By John Patti, Associated Press - Jun. 13 (News) - A Maryland lottery official says he believes the state is "well on track" to receive proposals to build a casino in Baltimore by a July 28 deadline.

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Orioles Lose 7-5 In Extra Innings « CBS Baltimore

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - Jun. 12 (News) - It was all there for the Baltimore Orioles: a chance to get back to .500, climb out of last place in the AL East and match their longest winning streak of the season.

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ACLU questions immigrant tuition foes' process

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Capital - By unknown@hometownannapolis.com (Unknown) - Jun. 11 (News) - A Maryland chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is questioning the legality of an online petition seeking a statewide referendum on in-state college tuition for illegal immigrants.

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Open Govt. Backers Knock Redacted Email In Report

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - Jun. 09 (News) - Open government advocates are criticizing blacked-out emails from the Maryland attorney general's office in a state health department report on the destruction of lead poisoning records.

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Delays From Grand Prix Construction To Intensify

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:44:00 -0700

Associated Press - Jun. 05 (News) - BALTIMORE (AP) — Traffic delays from road work downtown ahead of the Baltimore Grand Prix are expected to intensify this week. Starting Monday, Conway Street will be closed in both directions between Light and Charles streets. The Department of Transpor

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From opera singer to Democratic Party chair

Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - By Brian Witte, Associated Press - May. 29 (News) - Almost as fast as a quick scene change, Yvette Lewis has suddenly found herself in a new role: head of the Maryland Democratic Party.

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Indictments, Websites Seized In Gambling Probe

Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - By Robert Lang, Associated Press - May. 23 (News) - The U.S. Attorney for Maryland says websites and international bank accounts were seized in an online gambling investigation that led to indictments against two Canadian men and a Costa Rican woman.

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Md. praised for bill seeking rail companies’ Holocaust roles

Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - By Associated Press - May. 18 (News) - Members of Congress are praising Maryland lawmakers for approving a bill requiring the French rail company SNCF to disclose its role in transporting victims of the Holocaust, if the company seeks a procurement contract to provide MARC train service in the state.

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Md. Approves Use Of Deer Birth Control

Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - May. 15 (News) - Maryland has become the first state to approve the use of Gonacon, a deer birth control product, but the state's director of wildlife said Friday he can't imagine it ever being used in what he termed the open landscape.

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Amtrak, 15 states get $2 billion that Florida lost

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - May. 09 (News) - Amtrak and rail projects in 15 states are being awarded the $2 billion that Florida lost after the governor canceled plans for high-speed train service, the Department of Transportation said Monday.

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Maryland outlines resources to help problem gamblers

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - May. 05 (News) - Maryland officials on Thursday outlined resources now available to assist problem gamblers, including a voluntary self-exclusion program to help keep them out of casinos.

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Police identify 2nd body found in Susquehanna River

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Associated Press - Apr. 26 (News) - Maryland State Police have identified a man whose body was found in the Susquehanna River last week, but say they have not found a link to a missing North Carolina teen whose body was found nearby on the same day.

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