WYPR Headlines
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.
May 10 2012 - 7:46am
Details of the agenda for next week's special session of the General Assembly are coming out; lawmakers plan to raise taxes on the top 16% of Maryland wage-earners to prevent a so-called "doomsday budget" from going into effect. Governor Martin O'Malley is praising President Barack Obama's announcement that he thinks same-sex couples should be able to get married. Plus: the Henson trial, economic mobility, a high-wire walk over the Inner Harbor, and more.
May 9 2012 - 8:05am
More details of next week's special session of the General Assembly are expected today. President Barack Obama is set to make a campaign stop in Maryland next month. Much of the WYPR listening area is under a drought watch; officials with the Maryland Department of the Environment are urging folks in the affected area to conserve water. Plus: tests of BGE's PeakRewards program, teen driving dangers, Harford County's new Public Safety Commission, a "Flying Wallenda" prepares to walk a wire over the Inner Harbor, and plans to replace a Baltimore school that's shutting down next year.
May 8 2012 - 7:54am
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake has named Maryland Labor Secretary Alexander Sanchez to as her new Chief of Staff. Political consultant Julius Henson's election fraud trial continues. Local governments deliberate their budgets -- even as they wait for the General Assembly to sort out the state's budget in next week's special session; some groups are urging lawmakers to overturn a Court of Appeals decision that pit bulls are "inherently dangerous" during the session. Plus: spending on education and renovation, casino earnings, Ocean City's search for a theme song, and more.
May 7 2012 - 8:04am
A special session of the General Assembly will start a week from today, on Monday May 14th. During it, lawmakers are expected to pass compromise budget legislation that failed to get through before this year's regular session came to an end. Also: the trial of political consultant Julius Henson continues today. Trees are being planted in downtown Baltimore, to replace trees removed during last year's grand prix. Maryland officials are urging you to be on the lookout for ticks. Plus, Delmarva chicken production, gas prices, an O's victory in a 17-inning game, and the winner of the Kentucky Derby heads to Pimlico, in advance of the Preakness Stakes.
May 4 2012 - 8:08am
Baltimore City Police Commissioner Frederick Bealefeld is stepping down from his post. Legislative leaders get closer to a deal on a special session of the General Assembly. Frederick County Animal Control resumes the adoption of pit bulls and pit bull mixes, after briefly suspending the practice due to a Court of Appeals ruling that such dogs are "inherently dangerous." Also: the verdict in the Werdesheim trial, a push to delay the closing of USPS facilities, the Maryland Film Festival, and more.
May 3 2012 - 8:00am
Legislative leaders say the General Assembly will likely meet in special session the week of May 14th to deal with budget issues. Two State Senators file suit over the new legislative redistriting map. MD's same-sex marriage law moves closer to referendum. Activists announce protest plans in advance of the G-8 Summit at Camp David. Baltimore gets 33 new crime surveillance cameras. Plus: an update on the Werdesheim trial, a heavy traffic forecast for the Bay Bridge, more opposition to plans for an Annapolis parking garage, and more.
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