The new Maryland Politics page
Md. House Speaker Michael Busch leads an assembly.
Welcome to The Washington Post’s Maryland politics page, which replaces our politics blog and gives you the news from the Annapolis statehouse — and beyond — in one convenient place. Contact our reporters:
- Aaron C. Davis (davisa@washpost.com)
- Miranda S. Spivack (spivackm@washpost.com)
- John Wagner(wagnerj@washpost.com)
- Victor Zapana (zapanav@washpost.com)
Gay nuptials in Md. won’t become official before Jan. 4, lawyers say
Under existing law, any marriage licenses doesn’t become effective until 48 hours after it is issued. And Jan. 1 is a holiday.
Baltimore casino gets upgraded with passage of gambling measure
A casino planned for downtown Baltimore will carry a higher-end brand name as a result of this vote, officials with Caesars Entertainment said Thursday.
Md. voters do the unprecedented — twice
Passage of ballot initiatives revealed a lot about the state of the electorate in deep-blue Maryland.
Maryland’s historic choice for equality
Same-sex marriage triumphs in the state after a campaign that openly offered to blacks a civil rights appeal.
O’Malley plugs ballot measures in Monday appearances in Baltimore
Though not on the ballot himself, the governor has a lot at stake Tuesday.
MGM pours more into gambling fight, pushing total cost above $90 million
The company angling to build a casino at National Harbor has contributed another $11 million.
More groups join Maryland’s costly campaign on expanded gambling
Three new committees are seeking to sway voters on Question 7.
Two more questions about Question 7
Maryland teachers have mixed feelings abut expanded gambling; casinos could stay open all night.
Fearless forecasts for D.C. area races
From Obama in Virginia to gambling in Maryland: predictions for region’s closest, most interesting contests
Md. senator questions comptroller’s allegiance to the state
Sen. James E. DeGrange Sr. says Peter Franchot’s opposition to a gambling measure is “outrageous.”
Local Columns
Same-sex marriage triumphs in the state after a campaign that openly offered to blacks a civil rights appeal.
Opponents of the issue cite the book, but supporters note the word ‘homosexuality’ never appears there.
Photo Galleries
In the mirror, a reminder of brothers’ tragedy
How did one identical twin come to be accused of killing the other in Columbia in 2007?
Virginia voters
These are some of the voters from Alexandria talking about how they voted in the presidential election and why.
ROTC at Virginia Tech
ROTC numbers are soaring across the country, and Virginia Tech has its highest enrollment since the 1950s.
Anxiety in D.C.
Washington area residents are facing a lot of uncertainty over the election and the “fiscal cliff,” and it’s stressing them out.
Washington gets its boo on
The Washington area celebrates Halloween with dog parades, children’s parties and street celebrations.
Maryland man is world poker champ
Greg Merson, 24, of Laurel finished off two other players to win the World Series of Poker final.
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