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Former Attorneys General Back Brown's Campaign

J. Jospeh Curran Jr. and Stephen Sachs announced their support for Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown's bid to be Maryland's next governor.

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.

Mizeur Picks PG County Pastor as Running Mate

Delman Coates is the senior pastor at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church.

Gansler Wants to Limit Outside Campaign Advertising

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

Gansler Wants to Limit Outside Campaign Advertising

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

County Seeks Martin Luther King Jr. Content of Character Nominees

The award will be given to four residents who represent exemplary character.

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?'

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?'

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.

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.

Poll: Brown, Gansler Lead Governor’s Race in Name Recognition

But Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, who hasn’t decided to run, has the third highest name recognition in Goucher College’s poll.

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.

Baltimore County Announces Veterans Day Closings

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.

Report: Ruppersberger Still Considering Run for Governor

Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger would be the only Baltimore area candidate in the race for the Democratic nomination.

O’Malley Seeks Minimum Wage Increase

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

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.

Mizeur Proposes Tax Cuts and Hikes

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

Virginia 2013 Governor Race: Democrat Terry McAuliffe Wins

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

Power of the Purse Program Wins National Award

The Baltimore County Commission for Women initiated the program to help Samaritan Women’s Restoration Home.

'Devastating' Food Stamp Cuts Go Into 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.

County to Discuss Improving Watershed Near Loch Raven Reservoir

The Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability wants public input on the plan.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

University of Maryland to Host Attorney General Candidate Forum

The forum will be open to the public, but those interested in attending must register in advance.

Maryland Health Advocates Push for Higher Cigarette Tax

Top Maryland health advocates are suggesting a $1 per pack tax increase.

Brown Releases Domestic Violence Reduction Plan

Democratic rivals accuse the lieutenant governor of not doing enough while a legislator.

Cardin Seeks 'Revenge Porn' Ban

The bill seeks a five years prison term for anyone caught distributing sexually explicit images of an ex-significant other.

Maryland To Receive More Aid for Superstorm Sandy Relief

State Marriage Law Patchwork Puts Maryland Same-Sex Couples at Risk

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

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

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

It's called the Maryland Society of Patriots.

O'Malley BLOG: Zero-Emission Vehicles

Eight governors announced a collaborative initiative to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2025.

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.

Gansler on Party: 'Maybe I Should Have Done Something Different'

The attorney general continued to deny knowing if teens were drinking at party he was photographed attending.

Campaign Finance 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.