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Former Baltimore County executive in talks for Md. transportation job

Former Baltimore County executive in talks for Md. transportation job

James T. Smith Jr. has been in discussions with Gov. Martin O’Malley about a long-open post.

Longtime O’Malley aide Raquel Guillory leaving

Communications director will take a post in the Department of Business and Economic Development.

Delaney endorses Duncan for Montgomery County executive

Delaney endorses Duncan for Montgomery County executive

Rep. Delaney, endorsed by Doug Duncan last year, returns the favor in the Moco executive’s race.

Montgomery budget leaves list of ‘needs’ on table

The county council opts to pay for a larger energy tax decrease instead.

Prince George’s steps up efforts to eliminate blight, tear down houses

Prince George’s steps up efforts to eliminate blight, tear down houses

With the highest foreclosure rate in Maryland, the county aims to tackle neighborhood blight.

Prince George’s Council delays budget vote, trying to avoid worker furloughs

Prince George’s County Council trying to avoid worker furloughs as it delays budget vote to May 30.

Maryland legislative hearing on prisons moved up to June 6

Maryland legislative hearing on prisons moved up to June 6

The meeting of a joint panel of House and Senate members was prompted by troubles at a Baltimore jail.

O’Malley: Purple Line among projects to benefit from gas tax increase

O’Malley: Purple Line among projects to benefit from gas tax increase

The governor released an initial list of $1.2 billion in road and transit projects that will receive funding.

Barn dance music enlivens lengthy Maryland bill signing ceremony

Barn dance music enlivens lengthy Maryland bill signing ceremony

Gov. Martin O’Malley introduced a new wrinkle at Thursday’s two-hour event.

As strict gun-control bill becomes law in Maryland, new legal battles begin

As strict gun-control bill becomes law in Maryland, new legal battles begin

The NRA vows to file a lawsuit, while supporters plan a TV ad campaign to build public support.

O’Malley plans to sign Maryland gun-control, transportation bills Thursday

O’Malley plans to sign Maryland gun-control, transportation bills Thursday

The measures are among more than 250 expected to get the Maryland governor’s signature at a ceremony.