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Opponents of Maryland's Gun-Control Bill to Sue
Representatives from gun-rights groups said they support going to court instead of trying to petition it to the ballot. Read »
Dog Bite Liability Measure Fails in Maryland House
On the final day of the Maryland General Assembly, lawmakers failed to pass a measure that would change a court ruling that designated pit bulls as an “inherently dangerous” breed. Read »
Maryland Lawmakers Pass Strict Gun-Control Bill
Maryland's already-strong gun laws will become among the strictest in the nation with a measure passed by the General Assembly Thursday, sending it to Gov. Martin O'Malley, who proposed the bill. Read »
Maryland House Approves Gun-Control Bill
The Maryland House of Delegates approved a gun-control measure proposed by Democratic Gov. Martin O'Malley. Read »
Md. Democrats Defeat GOP Effort to Weaken Gun Bill
Democratic lawmakers in the Maryland House of Delegates defeated Republican efforts to weaken a gun-control measure Tuesday night, moving the bill backed by Gov. Martin O'Malley closer to passage with its major... Read »
Maryland House Takes Up Gun Control Bill
Gun rights advocates are trying to defeat Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley's gun control bill with dozens of amendments that the House is expected to consider into Tuesday evening. Read »
Maryland Pit Bull Measure Headed for Negotiations
The Maryland House of Delegates passed a measure to change the impact of a court ruling that designated pit bulls as an “inherently dangerous” breed. Read »
Md. House Panels Approve Gun-Control Bill
Maryland lawmakers on two panels advanced a gun-control measure that is a top priority of Gov. Martin O'Malley's legislative agenda. Read »
Maryland Senate Gives Final Approval to Gas Tax Hike
The Maryland Senate gave final approval to the state's first gas tax in just more than 20 years. Read »
Court Upholds Md. Handgun Permit Law
Maryland's law requiring handgun permit applicants to demonstrate a “good and substantial reason” for carrying a weapon outside their own home or business is constitutional, a federal appeals court ruled... Read »
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Virginia Senate Debate: Same-Sex Marriage
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Virginia Senate Debate: Health Care Reform
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Virginia Senate Debate: Fewer Tax Deductions
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Virginia Senate Debate: Romney's 47 Percent Comment
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News4 Virginia Reporter
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NBC News Political Reporter
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Mark Murray
NBC News Deputy Political Director
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News4 Political Reporter
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First Read-DMV Contributor
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First Read DMV Contributor
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NBC News Political Director
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