Martin O'Malley

A spin of the wheel

Our view: Tuesday's passage of the slots referendum marks the beginning of a process; whether voters get what they wanted depends on the critical choices that lie ahead Our view: Tuesday's passage of the slots referendum marks...

State rides to the rescue

Mortgage servicers pledge more help Amid the widening housing crisis, Gov. Martin O'Malley plans to announce today an agreement with some of the nation's largest loan servicers to help homeowners who have fallen behind in their...

In Gaithersburg, O'Malley Touts Plan for Small Firms

Judy Eisenberg said she considered providing health-care coverage to the six employees at her Gaithersburg flower shop but found that the deductibles on the insurance she could offer them were more than they could pay.

No Time Wasted on Savoring Victory

Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, November 6, 2008; Page A45 Voters ended Maryland's marathon debate over legalizing slots on Tuesday night. Before 9 a.m., the Maryland Jockey Club announced its intention to seek a slots...

O'Malley may benefit from wave of new Democrats

Riding the excitement over Barack Obama's historic presidential bid and voter discontent over the economy, Maryland's Democrats enlisted more than 225,000 new voters for this election and claimed victories that extended its...

25,000 absentee ballots may decide Md. House race

By DAVID DISHNEAU Associated Press Writer BALTIMORE (AP) - With more than 25,000 absentee ballots yet to be counted, the bruising race for Maryland's open seat in the U.S. House of Representatives won't be settled until...

For Veterans in Need of Mental Health Care, a New Line to Help

With Veterans Day fast approaching, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett (D) has announced the creation of a mental health information and help line for veterans and their families. The county is spending $40,000 for the...

Md. slots could hurt Delaware revenues

Casinos already being hurt by the economy soon will face competition By AARON NATHANS • The News Journal • November 6, 2008 Delaware casinos will need every advantage they can get to compete with newly authorized Maryland slots...

Marylanders Celebrate An Obama Victory

BALTIMORE (WJZ) ― It was a big night for Democrats across the country and right here in Maryland. All of our state's electoral votes went to Obama. Mary Bubala reports on the excitement over President-Elect Barack Obama's...

ELECTION 2008 Md. voters approve slots

Overwhelming majority supports amendment People wait to cast their ballots today at Woodmoor Elementary School in Baltimore. Voters have approved a measure to allow up to 15,000 slot machines in five locations, with half the...