^Senate Works Deep Into the Night on Tax, Slots, Health Care

ANNAPOLIS – The Senate steamed toward votes on tax and slot machine bills Thursday, beating back a litany of amendments in a day of sometimes heated debate that stretched late into the evening

Committee OKs Bulk of Health Insurance Expansion, Sends Bill to Full Senate

ANNAPOLIS – A Senate committee gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a $200 million health care expansion, after striking a key provision that would have helped small-business owners pay for health insurance they currently offer

Lawmakers Hear Series of Proposed Budget Cuts That Would Save $761 Million

ANNAPOLIS – Fiscal analysts presented a possible $761 million in budget cuts to House members Tuesday, including unpopular proposals to eliminate 2 percent cost-of-living raises for state workers and cutting funding for 750 vacant state jobs

O’Malley Administration Pushes for Action on Medicaid Expansion Now

ANNAPOLIS – Administration officials urged lawmakers Thursday to take action on Gov

Corporate Tax Hike to Fund Higher Ed Draws Student Cheers, Business Jeers

ANNAPOLIS – College students and administrators rallied Wednesday with Gov

^Amorous Deer Threaten Road Safety in October and November

ANNAPOLIS – Deer smell love in the autumn air, and that spells danger for Maryland drivers

^In Upcoming Special Session, Not All Budget Fixes Created Equal

ANNAPOLIS – As legislators converge on Annapolis Monday to begin wrangling over the state’s $1

^Howard County, Comptroller Look to Tax Records to Find Kids for Health Program

ANNAPOLIS – Howard County officials and the state Comptroller’s Office are pushing ahead with plans to recruit more children for a federally funded health insurance program, even as the program’s future is up in the air

Prince George’s County to Release Money to Keep Health System Afloat

CHEVERLY – Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson said Friday the county will give Dimensions Healthcare System a much-needed infusion of cash within weeks, temporarily ending a months-long feud over the ailing hospital system’s leadership