Maryland Political News
Campaign manager: O'Malley looks forward to re-match with Ehrlich
Former governor has yet to announce candidacy Although former Governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. is still officially pondering a race for his old office, Gov. Martin O'Malley is eager for the battle he thinks is coming, according to the governor's campaign manager, Tom Russell.
Thursday March 11, 2010 5:24AM | baltimoresun.com
Howard to give schools $2,000 each for post-prom parties
$2,000 per school will come from drug seizures Howard County Executive Ken Ulman announced Wednesday that he will donate $2,000 to all 12 county high schools for their post-prom party efforts. The $24,000 will come from money seized during drug-related crimes.
Thursday March 11, 2010 5:00AM | baltimoresun.com
U.S. wildlife agencies seek to protect loggerhead turtles
7 of 9 population groups worldwide should be considered endangered, officials say Federal wildlife agencies proposed Wednesday increased protections for loggerhead turtles along both U.S. coasts, including in Maryland.
Thursday March 11, 2010 5:00AM | baltimoresun.com
Accounting charges for pension report cost city nearly $100,000
The city spent nearly $100,000 on accounting costs for a report recommending ways to slash costs from the fire and police pension plan.
Thursday March 11, 2010 5:00AM | baltimoresun.com
Assembly eyes cuts in state transportation aid to Baltimore
After deep cuts, Md. lawmakers consider millions more in reductions A new General Assembly analysis of Baltimore's transportation spending has reopened a debate over state aid to the city - and is leading some lawmakers to consider multimillion-dollar cuts.
Thursday March 11, 2010 5:00AM | baltimoresun.com
Corporate earmarks ban could affect Maryland companies
Defense, aerospace firms in Md. liable to feel impact Maryland employers, particularly those in the defense and aerospace industries, could take a hit from an election-year decision Wednesday by House Democrats to ban corporate earmarks in 2010.
Thursday March 11, 2010 5:00AM | baltimoresun.com
Prosecutor sells Dixon's furs online
They were surrendered as part of deal with prosecutors Coats were surrendered as part of deal with prosecutors
Thursday March 11, 2010 5:00AM | baltimoresun.com
Earmark Change Could Hit Pet Projects in Maryland
Wednesday March 10, 2010 9:48PM | feedburner.com
Return of the death penalty debate
Wednesday March 10, 2010 9:10PM | feedburner.com
Baltimore deputy mayor resigns
Frank, Dixon holdover, to work with Johns Hopkins president Baltimore Deputy Mayor Andrew B. Frank, one of the highest-ranking officials from the Sheila Dixon administration retained by Mayor Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake, announced his resignation Tuesday.
Wednesday March 10, 2010 5:00AM | baltimoresun.com
Board votes to close 5 middle schools, revoke school charter
The Baltimore City school board voted Tuesday night to close five middle schools and to revoke the charter of a low-performing school Tuesday night.
Wednesday March 10, 2010 5:00AM | baltimoresun.com
No big Harford budget cuts for now, Craig says
After reporting a projected $8 million revenue shortfall in late January, when he announced an early retirement incentive program for county workers, Harford County Executive David Craig said Tuesday that he doesn`t expect further drastic action during the fiscal year - despite $3 million in snow-removal costs and a $1.3 million decline in state income tax payments in February. "We`ve been ...
Wednesday March 10, 2010 5:00AM | baltimoresun.com
Annapolitans fear more job cuts
33 gone as Cohen works to trim deficit; proposed budget would slash another 52 positions Parking enforcement officers who issue tickets like this one on a car at City Dock would likely be replaced by contract workers in Mayor Joshua J. Cohen`s effort to shrink the projected $8 million budget deficit for ...
Wednesday March 10, 2010 5:00AM | baltimoresun.com
Grasmick grants five-day waiver for Arundel schools
Students in Anne Arundel County won`t go to school for 180 days this year, thanks to last month`s record-breaking snowstorms. State schools Superintendent Nancy S. Grasmick has granted the county`s request for a five-day calendar waiver. That means the school year will end June 15, so long as there are no more emergency closings. Anne Arundel schools built four snow days into the calen ...
Wednesday March 10, 2010 5:00AM | baltimoresun.com
MD Senate acts on unemployment benefits
Tuesday March 9, 2010 10:08PM | feedburner.com
Md. included in antitrust deal with voting system provider
The nation's largest provider of voting equipment will forgo its acquisition of a rival company as part of an antitrust settlement reached with nine states, including Maryland, according to the Department of Justice.
Tuesday March 9, 2010 9:38PM | baltimoresun.com
Howard budget shortfall grows
Projected deficit now $20 million due to snow removal costs, decline in income tax payments
Tuesday March 9, 2010 1:46PM | baltimoresun.com
Annapolis mayor's $82.3M budget includes layoffs, cuts
Saying he `inherited a financial train wreck,` Cohen`s plan decreases spending by 71% Just days after announcing that almost three dozen city workers would be laid off amid a record budget deficit, Annapolis Mayor Josh Cohen unveiled Monday night an $82.3 million operating budget that restructure ...
Tuesday March 9, 2010 12:18PM | baltimoresun.com
Census Bureau struggles to fill positions for local workers
As the Census Bureau struggles to find local workers for thousands of temporary positions, set back by twin snowstorms and a lower-than-expected passing rate for applicants, a newly released study shows that Maryland has received the lowest percentage of federal money based on Census statistics.
Tuesday March 9, 2010 5:00AM | baltimoresun.com
Prosecutor sells Dixon's Xbox on eBay, to YouthWorks' benefit
Prosecutors putting several items up for bid Attention political junkies and video game enthusiasts: There's an item for sale online that might pique your interest.
Tuesday March 9, 2010 5:00AM | baltimoresun.com
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