Want to Survive a Crash Like This? NHTSA Requiring Seat Belts

Measure is aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities in crashes.

Your Toilet Is Not a Trash Can, Says Local Utility in Campaign

It might seem a bit indelicate, but the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission says it's important to educate customers about a problem in the bathroom.

Are You Smart Enough To Be An American?

Take this exam to see if you would qualify for U.S. citizenship.

Wild Map Shows Flow of People to and From Maryland

Maryland lost net population in 2012. See where it went.

Google to Pay State of Maryland $1 Million in Breach of Privacy Case

Officials with Google said that while the search engine went around privacy settings, no personal information was collected.

Tell It Like It Is: State Wants Your Feedback on Making Maryland Safe for Bicycles

State officials are asking for public comment on an updated plan to expand biking networks, improve safety and promote biking in Maryland.

Hollywood in Maryland: O'Malley Appears with the 'Veep'

O'Malley-'Meyer' in 2016? Or perhaps the other way around? Click for an even better photo on Politico's Twitter feed.

Maryland Leaders Likely to Act to Raise Minimum Wage This Week

Leaders say that if a bill to boost Maryland's minimum wage had been under consideration earlier, Tanger Outlet might have located its mall outside Prince George's County.

Maryland Governor Urges New Hampshire to 'Believe'; Is Presidential Bid Looming?

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley touted his record of improving the state's public schools and the dropping crime rate in Baltimore during a Democratic Party fundraiser in New Hampshire.

Is Baltimore's Inner Harbor Due for a Facelift?

An amphitheater, kayak launch, bike share program and floating swimming pool are some of the suggestions to revitalize the Inner Harbor.

Gansler Wants to Limit Outside Campaign Advertising

Attorney General Doug Gansler proposed the Democratic candidates sign a pledge prohibiting independent expenditures on political ads.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Gubernatorial Hopeful Heather Mizeur: 'Obamalike' or Long Shot?

Or is her bid to become the first female openly gay governor 'between a long shot and a puncher's chance?'

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Goucher Poll: Most Marylanders OK with Legalizing Marijuana

A new poll says most residents support legalizing small amounts of pot, and the punishment for possession should not be time in jail.

Put Down the Pizza: Does Your Favorite Food Have Trans Fat?

The Food and Drug Administration wants to remove artificially manufactured fats from ingredients’ lists. Trans fats are found in some baked goods, frozen pizza and coffee creamers.

Maryland Keeps No. 9 Ranking Nationally in Energy Efficiency Efforts

Maryland holds steady in a new energy scorecard. A state group says more must be done to improve Maryland's standing.

Maryland Governments Risk Millions in Fines Over Rain Tax

State agencies are warning the state’s 10 largest jurisdiction to implement stormwater fees or face fines of $10,000 a day.

O’Malley Seeks Minimum Wage Increase

The governor sent an email calling for the increase through his political action committee.

Mizeur Proposes Tax Cuts and Hikes

Del. Heather Mizeur, a candidate for governor, laid out her plan to increase state revenues on Wednesday.

Moment of Silence Friday at BWI and Airports Nationwide

TSA employees will honor the one among them who was killed in a shooting rampage in Los Angeles.

Virginia 2013 Governor Race: Democrat Terry McAuliffe Wins

It's a rare political moment with Democrats in power in the neighboring Commonwealth of Virginia.

Arora Won’t Seek Re-Election to Maryland House of Delegates

Arora: “Fighting for you in the House of Delegates is an extraordinarily rewarding experience, and I am honored anew each day by the opportunity to serve you.”

'Devastating' Food Stamp Cut Take Effect Friday in Maryland

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.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Montgomery County Task Force Recommends New Liquor-to-Food Ratio

Maryland To Receive More Aid for Superstorm Sandy Relief

One year later, the state receives $19 million in aid to help the hardest-hit communities.

WaPo: Planning Board Approves Blueprint for Clarksburg

Patchwork of State Marriage Laws Puts Maryland Same-Sex Couples at Risk

Same-sex couples face legal issues in parenting that straight couples do not.

Patchwork of State Marriage Laws Puts Maryland Same-Sex Couples at Risk

Same-sex couples face legal issues in parenting that straight couples do not.

Maryland’s Largest Tea Party Group Says It's Gaining Support

It's called the Maryland Society of Patriots.

Gansler Gives Statement on Appearance at Party with Underage Drinking

The gubernatorial candidate attributes bad publicity to politics.

Data Shows Maryland Communities Becoming More Politically Polarized

Republicans have strongholds where Democrats used to reign and vice versa, according to figures from the Sunlight Foundation.

County Council Pay Raise Approved

Pay hike would be phased in over the course of four years, The Washington Post reports.

Maryland Obamacare Website Improving But Not There Yet

Have you tried to log on? So far, 2,400 households have reportedly enrolled.

Boyds Resident Joins Montgomery County Delegation

David Fraser-Hidalgo sworn in Monday

O’Malley Appoints Fraser-Hildago to Fill Montgomery County Delegate Seat

David V. Fraser-Hidalgo takes over for Senator Brian Feldman of Potomac—tapped by O’Malley to replace former Sen. Robert Garagiola.

Back to Work: Government Shutdown is Over

Congress votes to reopen government, raise the debt ceiling.

Van Hollen: Rules Rigged to Extend 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.

Democrats Back Fraser-Hidalgo for Vacant District 15 Seat

Fraser-Hildago was chosen over seven other candidates, Maryland Juice reports.