Maryland had the third highest increase in food stamp participation from June 2012 to June 2013, following Illinois with 15 percent and Wyoming with 11 percent.
One year later, the state receives $19 million in aid to help the hardest-hit communities.
Van Hollen: “Every child deserves the security, love and care that a family brings.”
Same-sex couples face legal issues in parenting that straight couples do not.
It's called the Maryland Society of Patriots.
The gubernatorial candidate attributes bad publicity to politics.
Republicans have strongholds where Democrats used to reign and vice versa, according to figures from the Sunlight Foundation.
Pay hike would be phased in over the course of four years, The Washington Post reports.
Have you tried to log on? So far, 2,400 households have reportedly enrolled.
David Fraser-Hidalgo sworn in Monday
Candidates tout plans to expand pre-K programs for children in Maryland.
David V. Fraser-Hidalgo takes over for Senator Brian Feldman of Potomac—tapped by O’Malley to replace former Sen. Robert Garagiola.
Congress votes to reopen government, raise the debt ceiling.
The county estimates that the nonprofit organizations running programs and facilities in Glen Echo Park—a national park—are losing a total of $25,000 a day during the federal government shutdown
U.S. Rep. Christopher Van Hollen demonstrates how a recent rule alteration made by the House of Representatives complicates ending the government shutdown. The video has gone viral on the internet.
Delegate Jolene Ivey of Prince George’s County will join ticket as Lieutenant Governor.
Interactive graphic shows how Maryland lawmakers are handling their salaries.
Ask candidates hoping to represent Montgomery County what they'll do to address the concerns of the county's renters.
Fraser-Hildago was chosen over seven other candidates, Maryland Juice reports.
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is scheduled to announce the program on Tuesday.
Contractor was killed in a construction accident early Sunday.
Gov. Martin O'Malley stated that initiatives are in place "to turn the promise of manufacturing today into the reality of manufacturing tomorrow.”
Gaithersburg City Council vote could determine whether developer’s amendment to swap plans for office space with apartments proceeds.
How President Obama's visit played out in the Twittersphere.
Obama appeared at a woman and minority-owned road construction company, noting the instability the shutdown creates for small business owners.
Cummings: “Republicans have dug themselves a hole."
Bored by the government shutdown? In other news...
Federal workers in Montgomery County vent frustrations with government shutdown.
Politico: Obama is expected to talk about shutdown’s effect on business
City: Former Consumer Product Safety Commission facility would be used for recreational purposes.