Maryland Government News

A Maryland mother of two is listed as one of the 13 victims in the deadly shooting rampage at Ft.

The Internal Revenue Service is waiting for Marylanders to claim more than 1,600 refunds checks from the 2008 filing season worth more than $1.7 million.

Twelve states, including Maryland, and the District of Columbia urged the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday to adopt more rigorous national policies so they can meet federal air pollution reduction requirements for the region.

ANNAPOLIS -- Republican victories in the Virginia and New Jersey governors' races may or may not indicate a national comeback for the GOP, but they could convince former Maryland Gov.

A new poll from a Washington research group says Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley could face challenges when he seeks re-election next year.

Former Republican Gov. Robert Ehrlich remains uncertain about his political plans.

The comptroller's office said Maryland's tax amnesty program is netting an estimated $9.6 million.

An advocacy group that is trying to convince Maryland's General Assembly to allow direct shipments by the state's wine retailers has the support of local liquor store owners.

Maryland is starting to keep tabs on how often doctors and nurses wash their hands at hospitals.

Medical practitioners in Maryland will have some eyes on them watching how often they wash their hands in hospitals.

A study concludes that Maryland's smart-growth law isn't doing much to curb suburban sprawl.

Hundreds of families across Maryland get relief for their food budgets - not manna from heaven, but discount grocery boxes from Angel Food Ministries.

A small group of environmentalists, developers and government officials have taken the first step in what could be a long journey toward rethinking how Maryland should grow over the next century.

Montgomery County's school board is pressing to increase Maryland's age for mandatory school attendance from 16 to 18 to improve graduation rates.

Convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad will die by lethal injection when he is executed next month.

Starting immediately, Quality Associates is converting thousands of one-page handwritten forms in both English and Spanish into searchable, accurate, and accessible digital electronic files for use by state health officials.

Gov. Martin O'Malley and top lawmakers warned the state's two dozen schools superintendents Tuesday to start pinching pennies as Maryland grapples with an expected $2 billion revenue shortfall next year.

Demand is high but supply is low for Maryland students wanting to attend a charter school.

The percentage of uninsured Marylanders grew from 17.1 percent in 2008, to 18.6 percent in 2009.

With an ominous budget challenge looming again, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley called on school superintendents Tuesday to work together in hunting for ways to save money.