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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.

Brown to stand in for O’Malley at Preakness trophy presentation

Brown to stand in for O’Malley                 at Preakness trophy presentation

The governor has a family obligation, aides say, that will keep him from the horse race in Baltimore.

Montgomery Council asks Leggett to tighten up leave and overtime rules

Council endorses recommendations from recent study urging overhaul of sick leave, overtime policies.

Panel gives preliminary approval to new Pr. George’s police HQ

Presidential Parkway site will allow the department to consolidate training academy, administrative offices.