Chesapeake Beach News

A work group appointed by the governor will convene next week to study the issue of expanded gaming in the state, but some critics say their conclusions, and another General Assembly special session, already may be a done deal.

Less than a week after the end of one special session of the General Assembly, the governor and legislative leaders released the names of a panel whose work could pave the way for another special session in July.

A tot's discarded rocking horse has taken on an artful life and become a compelling symbol of a river befouled by debris.

A busy regular legislative session that segued into a special session this week to approve a state budget has at least one leading Democrat wondering whether a change in General Assembly rules is needed to avoid future breakdowns.

The House of Delegates gave final approval Wednesday to a budget plan that would raise income tax rates for high-income Marylanders and undo the so-called "doomsday" cuts that were set to take effect after lawmakers failed to reach a spending plan compromise during the General Assembly's regular session.

Maryland Republicans blasted the legislature's decision to meet in a special session Monday, and pledged to put forward an alternative budget plan that would include no spending or tax increases.

Darwin Weigel/The Gazette Mike Landrum, now of Chesapeake Beach, was pictured in this 1972 Life magazine spread for his work in subduing and arresting the man who shot presidential candidate George Wallace that year in Laurel.

Maryland's General Assembly will meet in a special session May 14 to finish work on the fiscal 2013 budget, the governor confirmed Friday, but further details will not be released until next week.

Saturday, May 12, 2012 is National Train Day.A There are many places in the Washington Metropolitan Area where you can celebrate.

Maryland's General Assembly will meet in a special session May 14 to finish work on the fiscal 2013 budget, the governor confirmed Friday, but further details will not be released until next week.