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    Oct 16, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Franchot is latest Democrat to reject congressional map

    Comptroller Peter Franchot has become the latest prominent Democrat to reject the congressional redistricting map drawn by Gov. Martin O'Malley and the General Assembly, urging Marylanders to vote it down at the polls Nov. 6. During a radio appearance...

    Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Democratic Party, Baltimore County, Justice System

    2. Sep 14, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Western Md. Democrats may get 2014 preview

    Western Maryland Democrats may get a preview of the 2014 gubernatorial race Saturday as the likely contenders for the party's nomination converge on the Rocky Gap resort in Allegany County. While much of the official agenda is focused on this November'...

    Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Democratic Party, Baltimore County, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)

    3. Jul 16, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. State pension board faces tough call

    Maryland's $37 billion state pension system may lower its expectations of what it can earn on investments — a decision with potentially significant consequences for retirees and Maryland taxpayers. Trustees of the system — which covers more...

    Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Baltimore County, Retirement, 401K

    4. Jan 25, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Franchot puts heat on Baltimore County schools

    State Comptroller Peter Franchot plans to post an online petition on his agency's web site Thursday to help Baltimore County parents put pressure on the county school administration to take action to put air-conditioning into schools that now offer no...

    Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Joe A. Hairston, Martin O'Malley, Politics

    5. Mar 29, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. O'Malley to endorse Garagiola

    <strong>Updated:</strong> With quotes from Garagioa and O'Malley.&nbsp;
    Updated: With quotes from Garagioa and O'Malley.  The state's top Democrat will weigh into one of the most competitive primary election in Maryland on Thursday. Gov.Martin O'Malleywill back state Sen. Rob Garagiola in his bid to capture the nomination...

    Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Democratic Party, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Primaries

    6. Mar 13, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Franchot endorses Delaney

    Democratic House candidate John Delaney secured the support of state comptroller Peter Franchot on Tuesday, the latest in a series of high-profile endorsements for the Potomac businessman in his bid for the nomination in Maryland's 6th Congressional...

    Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Democratic Party, The Washington Post, Barbara A. Mikulski

    7. Jan 25, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Want an app? There could be a tax for that

    That download of an Angry Birds app, Katy Perry song, or "Captain America" movie could end up costing consumers more, thanks to a "digital products" tax proposal that's being pushed in Annapolis this year by Gov. Martin O'Malley.
    That download of an Angry Birds app, Katy Perry song, or "Captain America" movie could end up costing consumers more, thanks to a "digital products" tax proposal that's being pushed in Annapolis this year by Gov. Martin O'Malley. The bill is part of a...

    Tags: Advertising, Business Enterprises, Software, Overstock.com Incorporated, Finance

    8. Jan 31, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Company challenges award of travel plaza contract

    The multimillion-dollar contract to turn Maryland's travel plazas on Interstate 95 over to an out-of-state company is being challenged by a Bethesda-based firm that says the bidding process favored the eventual winner.
    The multimillion-dollar contract to turn Maryland's travel plazas on Interstate 95 over to an out-of-state company is being challenged by a Bethesda-based firm that says the bidding process favored the eventual winner. HMSHost has filed a protest with...

    Tags: Company Privatization, Volleyball, Companies and Corporations, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations

    9. Sep 1, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. State budget surplus greater than expected

    Maryland finished the most recent budget year with nearly $1 billion in unspent funds, a surplus that was more than 50 percent higher than expected, mostly due to stronger-than-anticipated income tax receipts, officials said Thursday.
    Maryland finished the most recent budget year with nearly $1 billion in unspent funds, a surplus that was more than 50 percent higher than expected, mostly due to stronger-than-anticipated income tax receipts, officials said Thursday. "It is...

    Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Montgomery County (Virginia), David Brinkley, Pick 4 Lottery

    10. Jul 22, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Obama pressures GOP on debt at College Park appearance

    After weeks of negotiating behind the scenes, President Barack Obama came to the University of Maryland on Friday in an effort to convince the public that lawmakers could find compromise in their talks over raising nation's $14.3 trillion debt ceiling.
    After weeks of negotiating behind the scenes, President Barack Obama came to the University of Maryland on Friday in an effort to convince the public that lawmakers could find compromise in their talks over raising nation's $14.3 trillion debt ceiling....

    Tags: Government, Democratic Party, Medicaid, Frank Kratovil, Social Issues

    11. Apr 19, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. William Donald Schaefer, governor and mayor, dies

    William Donald Schaefer, the dominant political figure of the last half-century of Maryland history, died Monday after a "do-it-now" career that changed the face of Baltimore while bringing a new burst of energy to the city he loved.
    William Donald Schaefer, the dominant political figure of the last half-century of Maryland history, died Monday after a "do-it-now" career that changed the face of Baltimore while bringing a new burst of energy to the city he loved. Mr. Schaefer was 89....

    Tags: The Washington Post, Religion and Belief, Local Elections, Tour Operations Industry, McDonald's

    12. Apr 27, 2011 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Funeral marks Schaefer's 'extraordinary life'

    At a memorial service that celebrated both his landscape-altering legacy and his big-hearted if crusty-shelled persona, the William Donald Schaefer nation gathered one last time on Wednesday &#8212; friends and one-time foes alike, Maryland politicos past and present, Baltimoreans who shared his undying love for the city.
    At a memorial service that celebrated both his landscape-altering legacy and his big-hearted if crusty-shelled persona, the William Donald Schaefer nation gathered one last time on Wednesday — friends and one-time foes alike, Maryland politicos past...

    Tags: Government, James T. Smith, Jr., Robert Frost, Timonium, Kweisi Mfume

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