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Franchot happy with “new sheriff in town”
The state's top elected Democrat said he's taking some personal satisfaction from a new Republican governor who seems to be of a like mind when it comes to watching how state dollars are spent.
State buys land, delays lease to Democratic donor
The Board of Public Works voted to purchase a nearly 255-acre Kent County farm valued at $2.8 million but delayed action on a proposed $1 per year lease of the property to a Democratic donor.
Officials urge use of condemnation for Red Line
Two members of the state's Board of Public Works called on transportation officials to begin using eminent domain to acquire properties needed for the Red Line and possibly other projects.
We have many happy animals at the zoo
It appears that the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is quite the romantic getaway—if you're an animal.
Board approves settlement in gender discrimination, harassment suit
Two top state officials express concern over the continued to employee a state park ranger who has been implicated in other sexual harassment and gender discrimination complaints.
Franchot serves up ire over Morgan State University dining contract
A nearly $80 million food services contract with Morgan State University drew the ire of Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot amid concerns that it was improperly bid.
Nancy Kopp and state pension diversions
Nancy K. Kopp rarely speaks out against Gov. Martin J. O'Malley so when the Maryland treasurer appeared at two hearings last week to oppose a proposed diversion of $100 million from the pension, it caught the attention of the media.
After high court ruling, O’Malley says legislature needs to help Board of Public Works
Gov. Martin O'Malley said Thursday the General Assembly may need to act so the board has authority to deny development in environmentally sensitive areas.
Maryland pensions see 10.6 percent return
An improving stock market helped Maryland’s $40.25 billion pension system enjoy a 10.6 percent return on investment in fiscal 2013, the Maryland State Retirement Agency announced Tuesday.
3 agencies give thumbs-up to Md. bond sale
All three U.S. bond-rating agencies — Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s Investors and Fitch Ratings — have reaffirmed Maryland’s AAA bond rating in preparation for an upcoming sale of $435 million in general obligation bonds at the Board of Public Works meeting on July 24.
Maryland Moment – A pre-meeting clearing of the mind
Comptroller Peter Franchot massages his temples Wednesday before the start of the Board of Public Works meeting in Annapolis. Franchot was awaiting the arrival of the other board members, Gov. Martin O'Malley and Treasurer Nancy K. Kopp. (Maximilian Franz/The Daily Record)
MTA to ask state for some green for Purple Line
The Maryland Transit Administration is ready to put to use money generated by the state’s brand new gas tax.
