Lt. Gov. Brown Favors Retroactive Health Care Enrollment Bill

Due to problems with Maryland's Health Benefit Exchange, legislators are considering emergency measures to ensure residents have health insurance.

Health Care CEO Says Maryland Should Keep Exchange, 'Rain Tax' Merchandise Fuels Opposition and Lt. Gov. Brown to Testify: MD Political Roundup

The day's top stories from the Maryland General Assembly.

220 Guns Reportedly Sold in Maryland to People Barred from Owning Them

One gun was said to be sold to a man later accused of using it in a carjacking.

'Disaster Waiting to Happen': News Probe into Problems with Md. Health Exchange

A lack of planning, testing time and infighting all contributed to problems on the Maryland health insurance exchange website, according to a Washington Post investigation.

Sneak Peek into New Maryland House Rest Stop on I-95

The rest stop on Interstate 95 near Aberdeen will reopen in January.

Hogan to Announce Governor Run at Mike's Crabhouse in Riva

Businessman and Change Maryland chairman is the third Republican to enter the race.

Del. Don Dwyer Apologizes to Colleagues: 'I've Made Some Serious Mistakes'

After being convicted, Dwyer was stripped of his committee assignments by House Speaker Michael Busch.

O'Malley Defends Health Exchange on CNN, 200 Guns Wrongly Sold and Live Streaming Senate Committees: MD Political Roundup

Check out the top political stories from around the state.

Maryland Touted as New National Model for Keeping Hospital Prices Low

Maryland hopes to save $330 million in health care spending through changes to the system, including capping hospital expenses.

Del. McMillan to Chair Subcommittee Tackling School Board Member Selection

Del. Herb McMillan was unanimously chosen as the Vice Chair of the Anne Arundel County House of Delegates during the body's first meeting of 2014.

Libraries Get New Names as System Expands Hours

Libraries in Severn and Deale will be re-labeled, and "branch" libraries will become "community" libraries.

Top Democrats Back Estate Tax Reduction, Ditching Maryland's Health Exchange and Minimum Wage Campaign Ploy: MD Political Roundup

Check out the top political stories from around the state.

Protesters March Through Annapolis to Oppose Fracking

A group of more than a hundred protesters gathered near the steps of the Maryland State House Wednesday to decry fracking in Maryland.

Delegate Loses Committee Seat, Banning Gay Conversion Therapy and School Transparency: MD Political Roundup

Check out the top political stories from around the state.

Governor Urges Increase in State's Minimum Wage

“The ‘haves’ don’t understand how tough the ‘have-nots’ have it at this point in time,” one delegate to the Maryland General Assembly said.

Commuter Heaven: 15-Minute Train Ride from Baltimore to DC

The Japanese government is offering the U.S. billions to help pay for the cost of constructing a high-speed rail line from Baltimore to Washington, D.C.

Gov. O’Malley Opposes Legalizing Marijuana in Maryland

"I've seen what drug addiction has done to the people of our state." - O'Malley

County's New Chief of Staff is 'Rook' Rogers

Rogers, a former partner of a large landscape company in Davidsonville, will make $130,000 as Neuman's chief of staff.

Pit Bull Owners: What are Your Legal Risks in Maryland?

An attorney reveals two situations that could mean legal liability for pit bull owners.

2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.

Marijuana in Maryland, Secure Passwords, Healthy Do-Gooders: Top Local Voices

County Executive Candidates Waste No Time Launching Campaigns

Laura Neuman, Steve Schuh and Joanna Conti have all entered the 2014 race for Anne Arundel County Executive.

Which Maryland State Employee Banks the Biggest Salary?

State employees include University of Maryland physicians, college coaches, agency heads and legislators. Who earns the biggest paycheck?

Marijuana Law, Common Core, Rain Tax, Minimum Wage: Hot Topics for Maryland Lawmakers

One state delegate offers a preview of what he thinks may be the hot-button legislative issues for the 2014 session of the Maryland General Assembly.

NSA Leaker Edward Snowden's Documents Show Tie to Maryland Lab

Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden says a lab in College Park is working on a super computer to crack encrypted files.

Report: Graves Disturbed, Debris Dumped at Veterans Cemetery

Authorities are investigating allegations that more than 50 graves were disturbed by workers at Cheltenham Maryland Veterans Cemetery.

Thousands of Undocumented Immigrants Apply for Maryland Drivers License

Opponent Del. Pat McDonough called it a sign that "Maryland has become the Disney World of America for illegal aliens."

Pot Debate, Gaffe Riot and O'Malley for President? 2013 Md. Politics

The year in politics in Maryland.

Leopold Running for Office? February Appeal Could Pave the Way

Leopold seeks to overturn misconduct charges that led him to resign from office earlier this year.

Nearly 25,000 Marylanders Lose Unemployment Benefits

Congress may revisit the issue when members return from recess.

2013 a Whirlwind of Change for Heads of County, Schools and Police

There were dramatic changes in the seats of the county's most influential offices in 2013.

Transit System Big Barrier to Lowering Maryland Unemployment

Jobs have moved to the suburbs but finding mass transit is a challenge.

Virginia Envies Maryland's Hollywood Status

A Virginia lawmaker wants to boost film tax credits to bring more filmmaking to his state.

Anne Arundel Delegation Sets Common Core Public Hearing

The hearing, which will include a presentation by the state department of education, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Jan. 28.

Cost for Maryland Bus, Train Commuters Could Increase

A tax break for Maryland bus and MARC train riders will expire in January, costing commuters hundreds of dollars unless Congress acts to restore the benefit.

Housing Advocates: Maryland Law Fails to Stop Foreclosures

A 2010 Maryland law gave homeowners in foreclosure the right to mediation. But three years later, legal advocates say mediation has done little to help.

Teen Once Accused of Murder Now Serves as Maryland Task Force Adviser

"I witnessed acts that I think no child should witness." -- Documenting the treatment of juveniles in the Maryland justice system.

Neuman, Others Help Bring Christmas Early to Anne Arundel

County Executive Laura Neuman and other officials delivered food, toys and clothing to local families in need as part of the county's Holiday Sharing Program.

#EpicFail: Many Lawmakers on Twitter Don't Follow Rules

State rules say lawmakers must include information about their campaigns on their social media profiles. The Washington Post says only half are following the rules on Twitter.

Maryland to Collect $88 Million for Victimized Homeowners

State officials accused Ocwen Financial Corp. of systematic misconduct in handling mortgages.