Tagged: Martin O'Malley


What's happening with the Democratic presidential race?

By Maximillian Foley-Keene | Jan. 29, 2016, 9:50 a.m. | In Op/Ed »

While not as flashy or entertaining as the GOP campaign, the Democratic primary has been plenty contentious and raises interesting questions about the Democratic Party, liberalism in America and the appeal of pragmatism.


Fracking in Maryland needs to be stopped before it begins

By Robert Pfefferle | March 16, 2015, 5:14 p.m. | In Op/Ed »

After conducting a three-year long study concerning the potential effects of fracking on Maryland, former governor Martin O'Malley declared the state fit to frack just before leaving office. His successor Larry Hogan also expressed his desire to start drilling in the very near future.


O'Malley legislation remains untouched

By James Sleigh | Dec. 4, 2014, 5:49 p.m. | In News Blog »

Despite the election of Republican Larry Hogan as Maryland's next governor, Republicans failed to force veto referendums that would have challenged the liberal legacy of the exiting O'Malley.


New Maryland gun law beneficial

By Caroline Gabriel | May 30, 2013, 8:34 p.m. | In News Blog »

There has been a lot of dissent towards O'Malley's new gun regulation, and this may impede his chances of becoming president. But in the end, Maryland's safety is more worthwhile than a mere four-year presidency.


NewsChips: Maryland marijuana legislation progresses with three new bills

By Sam Lewando | March 21, 2013, 5:52 p.m. | In News Blog »

The Maryland state senate recently considered Senate bill 297, which decriminalizes possession of 10 grams or fewer of marijuana.


Martin O'Malley is controversial in State of State

By Jack Estrin | Feb. 21, 2013, 5:16 p.m. | In News Blog »

On Feb. 13, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley made his seventh state of the state address since taking office.


O'Malley wrong to put Maryland's capital punishment on death row

By Aanchal Johri | Feb. 17, 2013, 3:08 p.m. | In Op/Ed »

This month, legislatures may pass a bill that will forever change the Maryland criminal justice system – and most likely for the worse.


NewsChips: Buying guns should be illegal already

By Caroline Gabriel | Feb. 14, 2013, 10:16 p.m. | In News Blog »

If the lack of action taken involving gun control is a matter of people thinking the shootings will not happen to them, locals can think again. Early Tuesday morning in College Park, Md., two University of Maryland students were found dead and another injured in an alleged murder-suicide.


Maryland election results: initiatives and local candidates

By Urvi Banerjee | Nov. 11, 2012, 1:45 p.m. | In Local »

Maryland voters passed several historic initiatives and continued to support Democrat candidates in the election Tuesday. Marylanders voted in favor of questions 4, 6 and 7 and reelected Sen. Ben Cardin (D) and seven House incumbents, six of whom are Democrats.


MCPS closes schools Monday, Tuesday due to Hurricane Sandy

By Langston Taylor | Oct. 28, 2012, 2:42 p.m. | In Local »

2:42 p.m. Sunday - MCPS has announced that it will close all of its schools on Monday, Oct. 29, and Tuesday, Oct. 30, due to "emergency weather conditions."


Facebook frustration

By Hannah Lynn | May 13, 2012, 1:56 p.m. | In Op/Ed »

On May 2, Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley signed legislation making Maryland the first state to ban employers from requiring employees to give them their Facebook passwords. The bill will protect personal privacy and ensure that an employee isn't forced to hand over access to his or her account. Other states should follow suit in protecting personal privacy and ensuring that social media and work remain separate.


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