Md. General Assembly OKs Gambling Expansion Bill
The Maryland General Assembly early Wednesday passed a measure to allow a new casino in Prince George's County as well as table games such as poker and roulette at gambling halls.
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The Maryland General Assembly early Wednesday passed a measure to allow a new casino in Prince George's County as well as table games such as poker and roulette at gambling halls.
Paving the way for table games. The House of Delegates has given initial approval to expanding Maryland's casinos.
It's a heated debate, and it's far from over. There are new questions about the impact of expanded gambling in Maryland, and the special session could take a turn.
An advocate for problem gamblers says a measure to expand gambling in Maryland is coming up short.
A major victory for supporters of expanded gambling after months of delays and some stiff opposition. On Friday night, the state Senate approves a bill to add table games and another casino.
One hurdle is cleared in the governor's push to expand gambling across the state. But some lawmakers and casino operators are pushing back against the controversial bill.
Going head to head. The battle over gambling is beginning as the General Assembly is called back to a special session in Annapolis.
Gov. Martin O'Malley's administration has released details in gambling legislation for a special session this week.
War of words. Supporters and opponents of expanded gambling are spending more than a million dollars to influence the outcome of this week's special session.
Maryland's House of Delegates has set a date to convene for a special session on gambling.
Forget about traffic. Gamble at home. Maryland lawmakers will consider Internet gambling when they meet in a special session next week. It's part of a plan to upgrade Maryland's gambling program.
Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch says the possibility of developing Internet gambling in the state will be under consideration in a special session next week.
A proposed western Maryland casino is being scaled back due to trouble in finding financing.
Governor Martin O'Malley calls a special session on gambling and not all lawmakers are happy about it.
Maryland lawmakers go on notice to prepare for a special session on gambling. Governor Martin O'Malley is expected to call the General Assembly back to Annapolis.
Democratic leaders in the Maryland House of Delegates are scheduled to discuss a push to expand gambling in Maryland.
The owner of Maryland's largest casino has met with House Speaker Michael Busch to discuss the potential expansion of gambling in the state.
Sheldon Adelson, the largest foreign investor in China, has invested tens of millions of dollars in influencing the 2012 election and has vowed to spend $100 million to put his thumb on the scale for Mitt Romney in November.
A spokeswoman for Gov. Martin O'Malley says a draft of legislation to expand gambling in Maryland will not be available this week.
The push to round up votes to hold a special session for gambling expansion is shifting to Baltimore.
Maryland lawmakers may still be able to reach a consensus that would put expanded gambling on the November ballot and potentially put hundreds of millions of dollars in the state education fund.
Gov. Martin O'Malley is planning to meet with local officials next week to talk about the potential for holding a special session to expand gambling in Maryland.
Maryland officials say a program that allows habitual gamblers to bar themselves from casinos has hit a milestone.
Gov. Martin O'Malley won't call a special session to take up gambling expansion next week because lawmakers have yet to reach an agreement, his spokeswoman confirmed Friday.
Governor Martin O'Malley says he's still open to calling a special session this summer on expanded gambling.
Baltimore police are investigating two separate shootings after four men were shot late Friday night into the early hours of Saturday morning. One man has succumbed to his injuries and died.
More of a summerlike feel is in store this weekend along with a couple of storm chances
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Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has signed an executive order aimed at increasing oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the county.
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The attorney for a Maryland mother accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter argued that she is incompetent to stand trial.
Saturday is shaping-up to be the hottest day.
Baltimore police are investigating two separate shootings after four men were shot late Friday night into the early hours of Saturday morning. One man has succumbed to his injuries and died.
More of a summerlike feel is in store this weekend along with a couple of storm chances
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Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
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A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
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The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
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The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
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After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
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The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
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More of a summerlike feel is in store this weekend along with a couple of storm chances
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Hot weather will stick around Maryland through the weekend.
Saturday is shaping-up to be the hottest day.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The Hampden Highlights Festival kicks off in Baltimore.
High temperatures are expected in Maryland on Saturday.
A federal judge has declared some parts of a lawsuit against Howard County moot in a decision filed Thursday.
The attorney for a Maryland mother accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter argued that she is incompetent to stand trial.
A man has been pronounced dead after a shooting in Baltimore County's Towson Circle.