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.

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.

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.

'Devastating' Food Stamp Cut Takes Effect 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

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.

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.

Prince George's Pilots Program to Turn Rotting Food into Rich Compost

Prince George's County is turning gross food into something good.

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.

From Yard Waste to Yard Food: Prince George's County Composting

See what your yard debris becomes after the county picks it up from the curb.

Prince George's County: Making Gross Food into Something Good

Prince George's County is one of two counties in the state to run a food scrap composting program.

Maryland Obamacare Website Improving But Not There Yet

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

Kittleman to Submit Legislation to Repeal State 'Rain Tax'

The state senator who is also running for Howard County executive said the legislation puts the burden on business owners and is unnecessary.

Democrats in Gubernatorial Race Address Achievement Gap

Candidates tout plans to expand pre-K programs for children in Maryland.

Back to Work: Government Shutdown is Over

Congress votes to reopen government, raise the debt ceiling.

Gansler Chooses Ivey for Lieutenant Governor

Del. Jolene Ivey serves as the chairwoman for the Prince George’s County delegation.

Gansler to Announce Lieutenant Governor Choice

The Washington Post reports he has selected Del. Jolene Ivey of Prince George’s County.

Report: State to Partner With Private Sector on Purple Line

Poll: Marylanders Support Marijuana Legalization

Over two-thirds of Marylanders support decriminalizing small amounts of the drug, according to a new poll.

Government Shutdown Puts Women, Children at Risk of Losing Nutrition Funding

"The [government] shutdown leaves a new mom dependent on formula for her newborn unsure and confused," says a food program director.

How to File for Unemployment in Maryland

Furloughed federal workers qualify for unemployment insurance. Here's how to apply.

Effects of Government Shutdown Reach Astronomical Proportions

The Goddard Space Flight Facility in Greenbelt is one of many NASA offices shuttered by the shut down.

Report: Veterans Not Deterred by War Memorial Barricades

“I’m not going to enforce the ‘no stopping or standing’ sign for a group of 90 World War II veterans,” despite the government shutdown, one U.S. Park Police officer told The Washington Post.

'I Am Ashamed of Our Country:' Maryland Communities React to Shutdown

Families facing lost income from the federal income shutdown said they could have trouble paying mortgages and other bills.

Maryland Health Dis-Connection? ‘It’s NOT Ready,’ ‘There Is No Need to Freak Out’

Some took the glitches in signing up for Obamacare on Tuesday in stride. Others didn’t.

Federal Shutdown Could Mean “Lighter” Traffic for Maryland

O'Malley: Federal Shutdown 'Will Needlessly Hurt' Marylanders

State officials estimate that the federal shutdown will cost Maryland $5 million a day in combined income and sales taxes.

Shutdown Begins, Federal Offices Close

The shutdown started just after midnight Tuesday after Congress could not pass a resolution to fund the government.

Federal Shutdown Means a Few MARC Changes

The commuter rail service is adding two special trains, canceling two others and adding cars on the Penn Line to deal with the afternoon rush.

Federal Government Shutdown Would Hurt Workers, Maryland Economy

A possible government shutdown starting Tuesday would cause federal agencies in Maryland to close or seriously cut back operations.

Maryland Joins with Nearby States in Bid to Become FAA Drone Testing Site

Could civilian drones fill the skies?

President Obama Touts Affordable Care Act in Maryland Thursday

Obama travels to Prince George's County to sell his plan.

Sen. Barbara Mikulski Endorses Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown secured the endorsement of another top Democrat.

Obamacare: How it Works for Uninsured in Maryland

As the battle over Obamacare continues on Capitol Hill, with the threat of a government shutdown looming, health organizations prepare to enroll the uninsured.

House Votes to Cut SNAP Spending, Despite More Marylanders Using Food Stamps

Report: Cuts in benefits could affect nearly 48 million Americans.

Report: Gansler Has Shortlist of Lieutenant Governor Candidates

Baltimore Comptroller Joan Pratt, Del. Keiffer Mitchell and Del. Jolene Ivey are said to be under consideration.

O’Malley on Perry: 'All Hat and No Cattle'

Texas Gov. Rick Perry appears in radio ads critical of Maryland's business climate.

Lt. Gov. Brown Adds Union Endorsement

Del. Heather Mizeur also announced a pair of recent endorsements.