Federal employees, many living in Maryland, could be placed on furlough if there is a federal government shutdown.
The president of the Carroll County Board of Commissioners says residents need to know the whole story behind a proposed property tax cut and the education budget.
The school board would have to turn to its "doomsday" budget scenario if a proposed county funding reduction comes to fruition.
High permit fee in amended bill will be “beyond the expectations of smaller wineries,” according to president of the Maryland Winery Association.
The House passed the bill Saturday, while the bill passed in the Senate Monday night.
The 10-term congressman representing Maryland in the U.S. House of Representatives caucuses with the Tea Party. "I was there long before the tea party was there," he says. "I'm happy that they signed on to my agenda."
The state Senate is expected to start debate on the bill next week.
At a speaking engagement on Monday, a citizen questioned the idea of opening the County Commissioner meetings with prayer.
The bill would repeal a 38-year ban on fortune-telling in the county.
An increase in the annual individual premium might mean an uncomfortable adjustment for more than 50,000 veterans living in Maryland.
Access Carroll's expansion plans are on hold until the county decides what it will do with the Wheeler Building, a property that Access Carroll has been preparing to occupy for more than a year.
The House Judiciary Committee voted to squash a pair of bills that sought to cut in half the number of bullets a detachable magazine can carry.
Parking time limit in public lots could be increased and snow removal may be required of area residents.
Maryland lawmakers are proposing a tax on specific snack foods to help fund an anti-obesity program for kids.
The bill may make it to the floor of the House of Delegates after four years.
A combination of factors, including a so-called mandate from the Senate not to amend the bill, contributed to the bill being sent back to committee, said one delegate.
National Red Cross Month was recognized locally this morning through a County Commissioner proclamation presentation.
Grant and Joshua Gursky are listed as owing $173,373 in unpaid taxes.
Board of Education meetings will now be streamed live on the Carroll County Public Schools website.
Patch editors Lisa Rossi and Brian Hooks gave the ICC a test run. They are among those who tried the road before riders are charged toll fees beginning March 7.
The full House of Delegates could take up same-sex marriage as early as next week.
Even with Gov. Martin O'Malley's push, a vote did not take place Thursday.
Legislation would allow wineries to ship wine directly to consumers.
The capital improvement plan was approved at the council meeting Monday for fiscal years 2012-16.
It’s what some see as a new era in Maryland in terms of development, and there is major action on the same-sex marriage bill.
As state lawmakers tackle whether to change the definition of marriage in Maryland, opponents of such a move prepare for the next step should the bill pass.
Some say the Senate was the last hurdle for the bill, as it is expected to pass through the House and be signed by Gov. O'Malley.
A final Senate vote is expected as early as Thursday.
By Maggie Clark and Maite Fernandez Capital News Service
More than 140 people signed up to testify in front of the state Senate on Tuesday about legislation that, if passed, would make same-sex marriage legal in Maryland.
The governor of Maryland introduces members of the state small business commission – the outgrowth of a two-year task force.
Current law empowers police to ticket motorists for handheld cell phone use only if they've been stopped for another traffic violation. A proposed bill could change that.
The senator is giving up his position as minority leader after proposing a bill to create civil unions.
Officials region-wide say they will be vigilant when it comes to security but won’t go overboard.
Medication disposal program looks to safely dispose of harmful medicine that could contaminate drinking water.
Board of Education budget cuts are imminent as state and federal funding decreases significantly for FY 2012.
Pension reform is one item Marylanders may hear a lot about as the general assembly starts the 2011 session Wednesday.
Council wants to give public time to review 2011 budget changes and fix typos in Sykesville master plan before holding public hearings.
The Department of Parks and Recreation celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2011 and it wants the community to be part of the fun.