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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 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 »
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 »
O’Malley Chooses Former Delegate to Replace Alston
Gov. Martin O’Malley chose former Maryland 24th District Delegate Darren Swain to return to that seat, replacing Tiffany Alston. Read »
Md. House Gives Initial Approval to Gambling
The Maryland House of Delegates gave preliminary approval to a gambling expansion measure to allow table games like poker and a casino in Prince George's County. Read »
Md. House Session Begins With Pit Bull Bill
The House of Delegates has given preliminary approval to a dog-bite liability measure. Read »
PM Read: Md. House Passes Septic Bill
A signature piece of environmental legislation passed through the Maryland House Friday. Known as the "septic bill," the legislation is intended to reduce pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. Read »
Md. House Passes $1.1B Capital Budget
The Maryland House of Delegates passed a $1.1 billion capital budget. Read »
Maryland House Approves Fantasy Sports
Maryland’s House of Delegates passed a bill Monday that would exempt fantasy games like fantasy football from prohibitions against betting, wagering and gambling in state law. Read »
Maryland House of Delegates Passes Budget Package
The House of Delegates approved a package of budget measures, including an income tax increase for people who make more than $100,000. Read »
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McAuliffe Addresses Criticism Over Business Record
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Decoding the DC Council At-Large Race
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Va. Senate Passes Landmark Transportation Bill
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Push for In-Person Visits at D.C. Jail
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Va. Dems Want McDonnell to Investigate Voter Lines
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Voting Line Investigation Requested in Pr. William Co.
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Maryland Ballot Initiatives: What You Need to Know
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Crowd Enthusiastic at GMU Romney Rally
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Mitt Romney One-on-One in Springfield
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Virginia Senate Debate: Same-Sex Marriage
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Virginia Senate Debate: Why Should Allen Get Second Chance?
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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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Va. Senate Debate Opening Statements
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It's Business as Usual for Vincent Gray
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DC Residents' Reactions to Mayor's Scandal
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Gray Fights Back
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News4 Virginia Reporter
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News4 Maryland Reporter
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NBC News Political Reporter
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Mark Murray
NBC News Deputy Political Director
Mark Murray is the NBC News Deputy Political Director, NBC News First Read analyst and NBCPolitics.com contributor.
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News4 Political Reporter
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Perry Stein
First Read-DMV Contributor
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First Read DMV Contributor
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NBC News Political Director
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