Former GOP state senator confirms cancer diagnosis
Former Sen. Nancy Jacobs said she recently underwent surgery to remove a portion of her thyroid and will undergo treatment at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Sen. Nancy Jacobs not seeking re-election
ANNAPOLIS — State Sen. Nancy Jacobs says she will not seek re-election next year. The 61-year-old Republican senator who represents Cecil and Harford counties made the announcement Tuesday in a […]
Miller, Busch see difficulty in raising gas tax
CAMBRIDGE — Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller and Speaker of the House of Delegates Michael Busch say that while they support spending more on transportation infrastructure to create jobs, […]
Alternate redistricting bills will get hearing
ANNAPOLIS — Legislation containing Maryland redistricting plans that are different from Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposal will get full hearings in a special session next week. Alexandra Hughes, a spokeswoman for […]
Md. business PAC attracts GOP lawmakers
There were about 100 people on-hand for the first fundraiser to refuel the Business Leadership PAC, the political action committee affiliated with Maryland Business for Responsive Government and if the […]
Crashes down after Maryland tightens teen driving laws
ANNAPOLIS — Serious crashes involving the youngest drivers have dropped significantly since Maryland tightened teen driving laws in 2009. According to preliminary state data obtained by The Capital last week, […]
Update: City senator wants answers on lead paint judgments
State Sen. Cathy Pugh, D-Baltimore City, is seeking to hold back $17.5 million in funding slated for Baltimore until the city government comes up with a plan to pay $12 […]






