Gov. Martin O’Malley
For Md. Legislature, Most Big Issues Resolved
The Maryland General Assembly is sailing into the last day of this year’s legislative session on Monday under unusual circumstances: Bills tackling the budget, gun control, repealing the death penalty and other major issues already have been sent to Gov. Martin O’Malley for his signature.
Md. House Approves Gun-Control Bill
The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a gun-control measure proposed by Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley.
O’Malley Plans to Raise Gas Tax by Two Percent
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley on Monday called for establishing a new sales tax on gasoline and enacting other measures to raise hundreds of millions of dollars a year to fund a backlog of transportation projects.
O’Malley Stresses Need For Stricter Gun Licensing
Gov. Martin O’Malley on Friday underscored the need for new licensing requirements for handguns, while a leading Maryland lawmaker recommended the provision in a comprehensive gun-control measure be considered separately due to the potential for considerable opposition.
Gov. O’Malley Takes Aim at School Safety
Gov. Martin O’Malley says his administration will introduce bills aimed at preventing catastrophic mass shootings like the one that happened last week at an elementary school in Connecticut.
Judge Asked to Order Gov. O’Malley to Make Appointment
A judge in Prince George’s County was urged to order Gov. Martin O’Malley to appoint a businessman to a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates Tuesday, but the judge decided he needed a little more time to make a decision.
Same-Sex Couples Delight at the Thought of Marriage
Gay couples across Maryland are talking up future wedding plans now that voters have authorized their right to marry.
Maryland Approves Gambling Expansion
Maryland voters have passed a ballot measure to expand gambling in the state.
O’Malley Signs Order Regarding Absentee Ballots
Gov. Martin O’Malley has signed an executive order to help people apply for absentee ballots, if they are unable to apply in person because of Superstorm Sandy.
Same-Sex Marriage Opposition Protest over Suspended Gallaudet Employee
The leaders of Gallaudet University were hearing outrage from community activists today over the controversial suspension of one of its employees.
