News politics 2008-07-21 Andanh.com

Wealth driving 'No' vote on slots Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Opposition counting on well-to-do donors

Stewart Bainum Jr., who fought the Maryland lottery as a state lawmaker, left politics more than two decades ago. But the multimillionaire and hotel magnate is still playing a role in the debate over gambling in Maryland - he recently cut a $10,000 check to an organization that's working to sway voters against slot machines in the November referendum.

State police spying decried Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:44:00 -0400
O'Malley pledges not to use agencies to monitor citizens' free speech rights

A day after the American Civil Liberties Union released documents showing that the Maryland State Police spied on peace activists and anti-death penalty groups, Gov. Martin O'Malley vowed Friday not to allow state law enforcement agencies to monitor people exercising their right to free speech.

Md. lieutenant governor, wife announce separation Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:04:00 -0400
Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown announced today that he plans to separate from his wife of 15 years, Patricia Arzuaga. He did not provide a reason.

AFSCME backing legalization of slots Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, a labor union representing 35,000 workers in Maryland, said yesterday that it plans to support the November referendum to legalize slot machines.

Del. Barve pleads guilty in DUI case Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
The majority leader of Maryland's House of Delegates pleaded guilty yesterday to driving under the influence of alcohol, promising a judge he would "never do this again."

McDonough sworn in as secreatry of state Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
John McDonough, a politically active lawyer from Prince George's County, was sworn in as Maryland's 70th secretary of state yesterday in Annapolis.

Board approves $1.2 million more for State House repairs Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:07:00 -0400
The Board of Public Works approved $1.2 million to cover additional costs for the renovation of the State House.

Harris raising more in 1st District Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Congressional candidate Andy Harris continued to outpace his opponent Frank Kratovil in fundraising in the second quarter, but the gap between the two narrowed, according to reports filed with the Federal Election Commission.

Secretary of state to be named Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Regional Digest

Gov. Martin O'Malley is appointing a secretary of state, a position that hasn't been filled since the governor took office about 18 months ago, an official with knowledge of the appointment by the administration said yesterday.

Anti-slots groups reject gaming money Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Groups fighting the legalization of slot machines in Maryland said yesterday that they don't intend to take money from gambling interests and that both sides need to reject such contributions to have a fair debate.

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