Vacationing Maryland Health Insurance Exchange Leader Resigns; State Tackles Tech Issues

As technical issues prevented Marylanders from signing up for health insurance, the exchange's executive director left for a week in the Caribbean.

Snowstorm Gives Most Federal Employees a Day Off

Emergency employees are still expected to work today. DC National Guard members are not required to report Tuesday, but should be ready to respond to emergencies.

Due to Icy Roads, Highway Officials Say Drive Slow or Don't Go

Plow drivers on highways reported motorists driving too fast given the conditions.

Wind Energy vs. Bald Eagle: Audubon Society Blasts Rule on Allowing Eagle Deaths

A new federal rule expands the time allowed for accidental eagle deaths due to encounters with wind turbines.

Once Buttoned-Up GOP Congressman Grows Beard, Goes Green

Former Maryland Congressman Wayne Gilchrest is educating kids and adults on the environment through the outdoor school Sassafras Environmental Education Center.

Drivers Worried Whether I-695 Bridge Over Joppa Road Is Sound

A retired state highway employee says the bridge needs work, but state officials say it is structurally sound.

Pepco Requests $43M Rate Increase

Councilman Berliner: Pepco's "overall performance has not risen to the level that justifies an increase in its return on equity."

Mizeur Proposes Strengthening Public Campaign Financing

Del. Heather Mizeur will also be the first gubernatorial candidate to use the state’s current public finance system since 1994.

Franchot: Government Should Cut Spending 2%; Touts Small Business Growth

The state comptroller recently spoke to business leaders in Crofton and touched on issues ranging from the structural deficit to inheritance taxes.

Potomac Man Marks Fourth Year in Cuban Prison, Appeals to Obama

A Potomac woman plans to lead a demonstration at the White House today demanding that President Obama work to free her husband from a Cuban jail.

Unique Program Helps Maryland Kids Teach Mom and Dad English

An intergenerational approach to a practical education.

So Long, ISON: Comet's Too-Close Encounter with Sun

The comet that promised a spectacular light show in December seems to have fizzled on Thanksgiving.

Prince George's County Joins Montgomery in Raising Minimum Wage

The minimum wage increase will also be considered by the D.C. Council next month.

Maryland Driver Has $13,000 in Unpaid Toll Fees Erased

A man who neglected to pay highway tolls tallied a steep fine that state officials agreed this week to waive.

Maryland Republicans Want Out of Common Core Initiative

The House GOP plan would allow individual counties to opt out of Common Core if the state does not withdraw.

Maryland: Low Poverty, Perfect Credit, Debt and High Crime

Find out where Maryland ranks in list of best- and worst-run states.

Newest Jobs Report: State Lost 8,900 Jobs, Unemployment Rate at 6.7 Percent

Most job losses in September and October came before the partial federal government shutdown.

Pencils Ready? Maryland to Return to Paper Ballots for 2016 Election

Maryland state election authorities are shopping for a new paper ballot system to have in place by the 2016 presidential election.

Jackie's Famous Pink Suit is in Maryland But You Can't See It

The National Archives in Maryland houses the iconic pink suit First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy wore on her fateful trip to Dallas in 1963.

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.

County Council Sets New Policy to Ensure Public Input in Redevelopment Projects

All interested parties would be able to attend a community meeting on a redevelopment project before bids are sought, according to the new policy.

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.

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.