Dan Bongino Eyes 2014 Governor's Race

The 2012 Republican candidate for U.S. Senate is considering a run for governor.

PTAs to Begin Collecting Sales Tax During Fundraisers

The state comptroller told PTA officials they had been violating tax law by not collecting sales tax.

County, Chamber Applaud Carroll County Businesses

Carroll County government and the Chamber of Commerce recently honored several businesses in Carroll County.

Commissioner Agenda: Landowner Rights, Rural Legacy Grant, Fleet Presentation, Solid Waste Report and More

Find out what your Carroll County commissioners are working on this week.

Maryland Online Sales Tax Ignored by Enforcers, Customers

Did you know you should be paying sales tax on online purchases?

County Surveying Residents on Emergency Shelter Services

Take this short, simple survey to help county government determine citizen needs in an emergency.

County Solid Waste Work Group Reports to Commissioners

The work group made recommendations for reducing solid waste in Carroll County.

Commissioner's Legislative Agenda: MOE, Charitable Gaming, Deer Hunting and More

Carroll County's commissioners created a list of laws they would to see the state legislature consider in its upcoming session.

Westminster Common Council Tweaks Focus of Landlord Licensing Program

Westminster's Common Council agrees to move to a complaint driven process rather than the proposed mandatory inspections of rental units.

Groups Spent $35 per Vote in Expanded Gambling Battle

Mayland voters narrowly approved Question 7 last week, but not before a lot of money was spent.

Delegate Ready Seeks Business Tax Relief in Upcoming Session

Delegate Justin Ready said he will re-introduce legislation to reduce the corporate tax rate.

(Update) Commissioner Agenda: Airport Master Plan, Solid Waste and More

Find out what your Carroll County commissioners are doing this week.

House Leadership Race Could See Hoyer, VanHollen in Line

Is Nancy Pelosi going to step down?

Same-Sex Marriage Expected to Boost Wedding Business

Cake shops, wedding venues expect to see part of $90 million boost from marriage-equality provision.

Carroll County Veterans Day Activities, Ceremony

Westminster's annual Veterans Day ceremony will be held at City Hall Sunday at 4 p.m.

Watch: Landlord Licensing Proposal Gets Negative Response at Public Hearing

Westminster's Mayor and Common Council heard feedback from citizens and landlords about the proposed Landlord Licensing Program.

English Language Ordinance Hearing Rescheduled

Originally scheduled for Oct. 30, Hurricane Sandy forced commissioners to reschedule the public hearing for the proposed English Language Ordinance.

By the Numbers: How Carroll County Voted in the 2012 Election

In spite of being in a blue state, Carroll County continues to be a Republican voting county.

UPDATE: Van Hollen Declares District 8 Victory

Republican challenger Ken Timmerman took on incumbent U.S. Rep. Christopher Van Hollen.

Motivated by Referendums, Maryland Voters Turn Out on Election Day

As of 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, it appears that Marylanders will support same sex marriage, the Dream Act and gaming.

What Time Will 2012 Election Results Be Announced in Maryland?

Poll here close at 8 p.m., but swing states end voting as early as 7 p.m. local time.

Voter Profile: A Democrat for 84 Years

Betty Griffith said she has been a Democrat since she was 6 years old, in 1928.

Board of Elections Anticipating Big County Turnout

Director expects an 82 percent turnout for 2012 election in Carroll County.

Carroll County Election 2012: View Your Sample Ballot

Read a sample ballot from Carroll County before you show up to vote.

Carroll County Election Results 2012

Follow Election Day news in Carroll County.

Where to Vote in Carroll County

The General Election is Tuesday. Do you know where to go?

Public Hearing Tonight: Rental Licensing and Inspection Program

The hearing is at 7 p.m. at John Street Quarters.

Election Guide: Referendum Recap

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Maryland voters will see the following ballot questions at the polls.

Commissioner Agenda: Veteran's Day, Bond Sale Award, Business Awards and More

Find out what your commissioners are doing this week.

Lawsuit Attempts to Nullify Results of Maryland's Gambling Referendum

Former Prince George's County Councilman Thomas Dernoga is challenging constitutionality of the expanded gaming referendum.

With No Farm Bill, Maryland Dairy Farmers Lose Safety Net

Dairy Farmers wait to see if congress will pass a Farm Bill.

Sandy's Impact on Chesapeake Bay Less Than Expected

Wind directions, low temperatures and a dry summer all mitigated Hurricane Sandy's impact on the Bay.

Days Before Election, Same-Sex Marriage Has Seen Relatively Little TV Advertising

A vote for the referendum is a vote for same-sex marriage.

Board of Ed Moves Forward with Facilities Study

The Carroll County Board of Education plans to hire a consultant to complete parts of the study.

Commissioner Agenda: Rezoning, Mid-Maryland Workforce Investment and More

Find out what your Carroll County commissioners are doing this week.

Fracking Provides New Sources of Energy, but Concerns Environmentalists

The effects of fracking are still being studied in Maryland.

Carroll County Emergency Management: 'Stay off the Roads'

The county has started a list of road closures.

City of Westminster Hurricane Updates: Water/Sewer Bills, Trash Pick Up and More

Westminster updates resulting from Hurricane Sandy.

English Ordinance Hearing Postponed

No date has been set for the postponed hearing.

The Scoop on Poop: Pet Waste a Major Polluter of Urban Waterways, Studies Show

Do you pick up after your dog?