O’Malley blames Susan Rice’s exit on ‘a small cabal’ of GOP senators

O’Malley blames Susan Rice’s exit on ‘a small cabal’ of GOP senators

The Maryland governor defended Rice on the Rev. Al Sharpton’s MSNBC show.

Maryland lawmakers close to resolving the state’s ‘structural gap,’ they say

Maryland lawmakers close to resolving the state’s ‘structural gap,’ they say

A legislative panel agreed in concept to cut another $200 million from the state budget in the coming year.

Baltimore’s archbishop pledges support to end death penalty in Md.

Baltimore’s archbishop pledges support to end death penalty in Md.

William E. Lori tells Gov. Martin O’Malley he wants to end executions “once and for all.”

O’Malley meets with NAACP leader on death-penalty repeal legislation

O’Malley meets with NAACP leader on death-penalty repeal legislation

Benjamin T. Jealous said that he is confident that the Maryland governor will be “standing with us.”

Local officials in Md. call for ‘huge infusion’ of transportation funding

Local officials in Md. call for ‘huge infusion’ of transportation funding

About 150 advocates converged on Annapolis to underscore what they said is an urgent need.

John Delaney names top Hill aides

John Delaney names top Hill aides

Delaney announced a roster of hires that includes a longtime aide to a fellow Maryland Democrat, Rep. Steny Hoyer.

Md. House GOP seeks reimbursement of O’Malley out-of-state security costs

Md. House GOP seeks reimbursement of O’Malley out-of-state security costs

Republican leaders say it sends the wrong message for the state to cover costs related to political travel.

Cardin looks ahead to busy second term in Senate

Cardin looks ahead to busy                   second term in Senate

After low-key reelection win, the Md. Democrat is focused on “fiscal cliff” talks and his own to-do list.

Franchot to forgo governor’s race, seek re-election as Md. comptroller

Franchot to forgo governor’s race, seek re-election as Md. comptroller

In a letter to supporters, Franchot says he has decided to stick with “the best job I have ever had.”

O’Malley: Hillary Clinton would make a ‘great’ president — if she runs

O’Malley: Hillary Clinton would make a ‘great’ president — if she runs

On a local Sunday morning talk show, O’Malley largely side steps questions about his own ambitions.

For Young Democrats, Ravens-Redskins matchup spells relief

A chance to push public service in Ravens-Redskins matchup for area’s Young Democrats

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