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May 16 2012 - 8:08am

The State Senate passes a package of budget legislation; the House of Delegates grants preliminary approval to the bills, and is expected to give a final sign-off today. Preparations for the G-8 Summit continue in Frederick County, as lawmakers try to secure federal funding to pay for tighter security. Plus: Baltimore's 16th Archbishop is set to be installed today, "lazy" water meter readers lead to higher bills for some Baltimoreans, a Harford County executive order is overturned, and more.

May 15 2012 - 7:59am

A special session of Maryland's General Assembly is headed into its second day in Annapolis; a trio of compromise budget measures submitted by Democratic leaders appears on track to pass, including a measure that would raise income taxes on most Marylanders earning more than $100k a year. Republicans protested tax increases and the special session itself. And some lawmakers submitted non-budget-related bills yesterday -- these measures aren't expected to pass. Also: "Occupy" activists prepare for protests in the Frederick County town of Thurmont, surrounding this weekend's G-8 summit at Camp David. And more.

May 14 2012 - 7:56am

A special session of the General Assembly convenes in Annapolis today; legislative leaders say that lawmakers will focus on compromise budget legislation that they couldn't get through during the regular session. This Saturday's Preakness Stakes is focusing attention on Maryland's horseracing industry. Plus: a conspiracy conviction for Julius Henson in the "relax robocalls" case, repairs to the JFX, gas prices, and Armed Forces Week events at Aberdeen Proving Ground.

May 11 2012 - 7:59am

The Maryland Republican Party serves Governor Martin O'Malley an "eviction notice" in advance of next week's special session, during which lawmakers are expected to raise taxes to stave off spending cuts. MD Congressman Steny Hoyer - the second-ranked Democrat in the House of Representatives - announces his support for same-sex marriage. The Baltimore Grand Prix is poised to get new organizers. Plus: rising home prices in the Baltimore area, a meeting of the Maryland Judicial Conference, Frederick's charter, Ellicott City's Balloon Festival, and more.

MARYLAND MEDIA

WBAL TV 11
At least four students at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, got an unexpected free ride, according to a state audit.
Dog owners shout in support of their pets at a rally outside the State House to oppose state-sanctioned consideration of pit bulls as inherently dangerous animals.
The Maryland Daily Record
The new team behind the Baltimore Grand Prix will discuss plans to bring the racing event back to the city’s streets.
The Baltimore Business Journal
McLean-based Southern National Bancorp of Virginia, which bought the assets of Gaithersburg-based HarVest Bank after it was closed by federal regulators last month, has sold the non-performing loans it inherited. Sonabank says the $19 million worth of non-performing loans were sold to Garrison Investment Group of New York, though it did not say what it sold the loans for.
Baltimore Sun
Two adult males in stable conditionBaltimore police are investigating a double shooting at 11:33 p.m.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Coming Up on Cellar Notes...a Baltimorean launches a premium bag in the box wine that is superb; a survey of pinot noirs from around the world; chardonnays that know how to behave themselves; and a look at a whole new basket of Shiraz and Shiraz blends from Down Under.

Maryland Morning’s Culture Editor Tom Hall is also the Music Director of the Baltimore Choral Arts Society.  On the final Tuesday of each month from September-April, he hosts Choral Arts Classics, a monthly program featuring recordings of concerts by the Baltimore Choral Arts Society and many special guests.  In the fall of 2012, Choral Arts Classics returns for its 10th season.

Tom Pelton shares his perspective on the issues and people changing Maryland's natural world.

From tap dancing elephants to notorious train rides, Gil's Baltimore Stories are a true gem heard on Friday mornings at 7:35 am and 9:35 am.

Anirban Basu informs Marylanders of city, state and national economic issues including employment trends, banking and the stock market.  Weekday mornings at 7:33 am

Join Gary Vikan, director of the Walter's Art Gallery, as he delves into the cultural and historical treasures of the museum. Monday morning at 9:35 am.

Coming up on Radio Kitchen... how to make homemade bitters for your bar; a look at poached eggs used in classic French peasant dish; Jerry explains how to make the classic sponge cake of France; a market report on the first savory vegetables of the Spring; suggestions for dinner ideas perfect for either Passover or Easter; and two shows dedicated to the basics of cooking with dairy products.

Covering nearly four centuries of heroes, scoundrels, floods, fires, riots, plots, athletes (two and four-legged), beautiful spies, brilliant writers, misunderstood pirates, and ghosts. All of that color, suspense, and humor is part of your Maryland with Ric Cottom.

ARTS & CULTURE

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 8:26am

Because two hours of auditions last night weren't enough, the "America's Got Talent" season 7...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 7:00am

After a museum conservator's lover dies, she becomes consumed with reanimating a 19th-century...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 11:01pm

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Perfect wasn't good enough, and failed to impress "Dancing With the Stars...