Maryland Politics Archive: Aaron C. Davis

O'Malley wades in polluted lake to 'make a point' on septic bill

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley waded into a remote Eastern Shore lake contaminated with fecal matter Wednesday to draw attention to his lagging legislation that would prohibit construction of most new septic systems across the state.

By Aaron C. Davis | March 9, 2011; 6:09 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (8)
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Md. likely to stiffen ban on texting while driving

Maryland's Senate is expected to pass a bill Monday to tighten significantly its ban on texting while driving, making it illegal to glance at a hand-held device to read a message while behind the wheel and increasing the potential fine for the offense to $500.

By Aaron C. Davis | March 4, 2011; 1:38 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (11)
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O'Malley concedes controversial septic ban unlikely this year

One of Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley's only new legislative priorities for the year -- a ban on most new septic systems -- will not be passed into law during this legislative session, the governor all but conceded on Tuesday. Responding...

By Aaron C. Davis | March 2, 2011; 9:17 AM ET | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Md. Republicans propose "alternate" budget

They weren't asked to, but for a second straight year Maryland House Republicans on Tuesday released their own "alternate" budget to Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed spending plan. By eliminating an education formula that benefits counties with high costs of...

By Aaron C. Davis | March 1, 2011; 8:06 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Bill for 10-cent Md. gas tax hike gains support

Schemes to raise Maryland's gas tax that just weeks ago seemed to have little-to-no chance of passing the General Assembly gained important allies on Tuesday, even as the price of gas rose significantly amid concerns of ongoing turmoil in the...

By Aaron C. Davis | March 1, 2011; 7:12 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (9)
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Md. regulator on hot seat over Pepco outages

Maryland's top electricity regulator on Thursday drew fire from state lawmakers who charged that the state's Public Service Commission had been "absent" for years in evaluating the performance of Pepco and other electric companies. Lawmakers said the state's regulator had...

By Aaron C. Davis | February 24, 2011; 5:08 PM ET | Permalink | Comments (5)
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How would you make Pepco better?, Aaron C. Davis , February 24, 2011

Md. prison system suspends practice of asking for prospective employees' Facebook passwords, Aaron C. Davis , February 22, 2011

O'Malley takes aim at Florida's Gov. Scott, Aaron C. Davis , February 18, 2011

Senate leader: Md. will raise alcohol tax, Aaron C. Davis , February 18, 2011

O'Malley moves against 'LLC loophole' that benefited his campaigns, Aaron C. Davis , February 15, 2011

O'Malley pushes bill banning most new septics, Aaron C. Davis , February 14, 2011

2010 Census: Montgomery, Prince George's populations soar, Baltimore shrinks, Aaron C. Davis , February 9, 2011

O'Malley taps Va. official to lead Juvenile Services, Aaron C. Davis , February 7, 2011

677 Md. employees take early retirement, a tally smaller than expected, Aaron C. Davis , February 4, 2011

A day later, O'Malley hits back against N.J.'s Christie, John Wagner and Aaron C. Davis , February 4, 2011

O'Malley's favorite phrase of 2011? The winner is..., Aaron C. Davis , February 3, 2011

Maryland may need 56-percent property tax hike to cover state debt, report says, Aaron C. Davis , January 28, 2011

O'Malley budget hits hospitals, pensions, and calls for more borrowing, Aaron C. Davis , January 21, 2011

Thanksgiving-eve election reports spotlight gaps in Md. campaign finance law, Aaron C. Davis , November 24, 2010

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2010 Maryland Election Results
O'Malley trounces Ehrlich; Kratovil loses to Harris, Aaron C. Davis , November 3, 2010

O'Malley projected to win, Aaron C. Davis , November 2, 2010

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A half-dozen things to watch when the polls close, John Wagner , November 2, 2010

O'Malley makes final push by air, by dump truck, John Wagner , November 1, 2010

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Democrats win early voting, but should turnout worry party?, Aaron C. Davis , October 29, 2010

Md. GOP lawmaker questions if Montgomery College breaking law to favor immigrants, Aaron C. Davis , October 27, 2010

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Republican Congress a 'good thing'? Voters split., Aaron C. Davis , October 26, 2010

O'Malley has spent nearly $6 million in six weeks on ads, Aaron C. Davis , October 22, 2010

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Political parties rev up early vote machines in Md., Aaron C. Davis , October 22, 2010

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Another poll shows momentum for O'Malley, Aaron C. Davis , October 19, 2010

Women voters target O'Malley in new Ehrlich ad, John Wagner , October 15, 2010

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Md. gov's race spinning toward colorful conclusion, Aaron C. Davis , October 15, 2010

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Who won the first O'Malley-Ehrlich debate?
... Ask the campaigns, Aaron C. Davis , October 12, 2010

Obama returns to Md. with message on jobs, Aaron C. Davis , October 8, 2010

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O'Malley's Obama Factor?, Aaron C. Davis , October 8, 2010

Obama to join O'Malley on campaign trail next week, Ann Marimow , September 28, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Full disclosure?, John Wagner , August 30, 2010

O'Malleys on pace to earn $1.2M during 4 years in Annapolis, Aaron Davis , August 28, 2010

Ehrlich pushes 'no-brainer' military tax exemption, John Wagner and Aaron C. Davis , August 24, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Good Day Sunshine (for Md. Dems), Aaron C. Davis , July 15, 2010

O'Malley touts record in campaign's first TV ad, Aaron C. Davis , July 9, 2010

NEA names O'Malley education governor of the year, Aaron C. Davis , June 30, 2010

Anti-slots activists continue fight against casino, John Wagner , June 29, 2010

Feds kill terrorism training site on Eastern Shore, Aaron C. Davis , June 28, 2010

O'Malley moves state agency to Prince George's, Aaron C. Davis , June 18, 2010

O'Malley attack ad on oil draws rebuke from Ehrlich, Aaron C. Davis , June 17, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Health care takes center stage in policy debates, Aaron C. Davis , June 10, 2010

Maryland purchases first slots, despite protest, Aaron C. Davis , June 9, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Snapshot in gov's race, Aaron C. Davis , May 27, 2010

O'Malley: 'Can't imagine anybody' wants Va. offshore drilling, Aaron C. Davis , May 21, 2010

April job gains in Md. in line with most states', Aaron C. Davis , May 21, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Bill signings wrap today, Aaron C. Davis , May 20, 2010

Md. state employees in same-sex marriages get same rights as heterosexuals, Aaron C. Davis , May 19, 2010

O'Malley boasts about Washington Post poll results, Aaron C. Davis , May 10, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- In governor's race, watch out for spin on poll position, Aaron C. Davis , May 10, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- McDonnell says he'll attend fundraiser for Ehrlich, Aaron C. Davis , May 3, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Gov's race to hit new gear, Aaron C. Davis , April 26, 2010

O'Malley: Police must be investigated "fairly" in taped beating of U-Md. student, Aaron C. Davis , April 19, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- O'Malley in spotlight, Aaron C. Davis , April 19, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- New Click next week, Aaron C. Davis , April 16, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- A 'truthmonger' at the dock, Aaron C. Davis , April 15, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Inbox advocacy, John Wagner , April 14, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Session roundup, Aaron C. Davis , April 13, 2010

Maryland General Assembly: Score Card 2010, Aaron C. Davis , April 12, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Sine die, Aaron C. Davis , April 12, 2010

Medical marijuana bill finds new high in Maryland, Aaron C. Davis , April 10, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Saturday special, John Wagner , April 10, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Enviro lobby finds its groove, Aaron C. Davis , April 9, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Budget is down to wire, Aaron C. Davis , April 8, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Ehrlich enters the gate, Aaron C. Davis , April 7, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- D.C. suburbs key to 11/2/10, Aaron C. Davis , April 6, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Steele cuts both ways, Aaron C. Davis , April 5, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- It's all about November, Aaron C. Davis , April 2, 2010

Analyst: Maryland governor's race 'competitive', Aaron C. Davis , April 1, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Oil and water, Aaron C. Davis , April 1, 2010

Md. lawmakers vote no grounds to impeach AG, Aaron C. Davis , March 31, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Four more years, Aaron C. Davis , March 31, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Could scrap bill be junked?, Aaron C. Davis , March 30, 2010

First Click, Maryland: No open government today, Aaron C. Davis , March 29, 2010

Child support overhaul progresses in Maryland, Aaron C. Davis , March 27, 2010

Yeas and nays: Today in the Md. General Assembly, Aaron C. Davis , March 27, 2010

Maryland refuses to follow Virginia on health care, Aaron C. Davis , March 27, 2010

Yeas and nays: Today in the Maryland General Assembly (Part II), Aaron C. Davis , March 26, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- O'Malley's March, Aaron C. Davis , March 26, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Ehrlich's day, Aaron C. Davis , March 25, 2010

Yeas and Nays: Today in the Md. General Assembly, Aaron C. Davis , March 24, 2010

Md. Senate passes budget, trouble looms in House, Aaron C. Davis and Jonathan Mummolo , March 24, 2010

First Click, Maryland: Emotions run deep in Senate budget debate, Aaron C. Davis , March 24, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- Pensions key to budget fight, Aaron C. Davis , March 23, 2010

First Click, Maryland -- The final three weeks, Aaron C. Davis , March 22, 2010

First Click, Maryland: Ehrlich's 'mix', Aaron C. Davis , March 17, 2010

Md. Republicans try to redirect sex-offender debate, Aaron C. Davis , March 16, 2010

First Click, Maryland: Locking up sex offender bills , Aaron C. Davis , March 16, 2010

First Click Maryland -- Labor pains begin on union bills, Aaron C. Davis , March 15, 2010

First Click Maryland -- Slots goes back to the ballot, John Wagner , March 12, 2010

First Click Maryland: Join the (Facebook) party, John Wagner , March 11, 2010

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Yeas and Nays, Today in the Md. General Assembly, John Wagner , March 9, 2010

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Northrop Grumman discusses headquarters move with Md. leaders, John Wagner , February 12, 2010

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Gov. O'Malley: You won't see pavement until Friday, Aaron C. Davis , February 10, 2010

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At Md. legislature, the show goes on, kind of, John Wagner , February 9, 2010

Warning: Md. road snow closures may come quickly, Aaron C. Davis , February 9, 2010

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Gov. O'Malley declares emergency in Maryland, Aaron C. Davis , February 5, 2010

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D.C., Md. may share sensitive crime data, Aaron C. Davis , February 1, 2010

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First Click -- Maryland, John Wagner , January 25, 2010

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Md. lobbying firm: Thank you... for making us rich, Aaron C. Davis , January 20, 2010

Miller seeks 'prudent' cuts to O'Malley's budget, John Wagner , January 20, 2010

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Aaron C. Davis , January 18, 2010

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O'Malley taunts Indiana governor on Ravens-Colts, Aaron C. Davis , January 13, 2010

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First Click -- Maryland, John Wagner , January 8, 2010

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Md. lawmakers vow to reject proposed pay raise, Aaron C. Davis , January 5, 2010

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Competing good government bills on the way, Aaron C. Davis , December 30, 2009

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Franchot insists on slots vote delay, John Wagner , December 16, 2009

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O'Malley "virtually" addresss education, marriage, John Wagner , December 9, 2009

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So far, O'Malley's goals clear, modest for session, Aaron C. Davis , December 1, 2009

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Now It's Your Turn, Aaron C. Davis , November 20, 2009

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O'Malley to announce major port partnership, tout jobs, John Wagner , November 19, 2009

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Hundreds show for Currie's $250-a-plate fundraiser, Aaron C. Davis , November 5, 2009

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Maryland approves nuclear deal, Aaron C. Davis , October 30, 2009

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O'Malley to propose mandatory mediation, Aaron C. Davis , October 26, 2009

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MD Unions, Advocates: More Cuts Alone Can't Fix State Budget, Aaron C. Davis , October 15, 2009

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Is Your Lawmaker Giving Back State Pay?, Aaron C. Davis , October 14, 2009

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Franchot Seeks Second Term as Comptroller, Aaron C. Davis , September 19, 2009

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Next Year's State Budget Gap Grows to Nearly $2 Billion, Aaron C. Davis , September 17, 2009

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Budget Deja Vu: Another Growing Gap, More Cuts Likely, O'Malley Says, Aaron C. Davis , September 16, 2009

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Maryland Gang Law Useless, Prosecutors Say, Aaron C. Davis , September 15, 2009

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Governor Claims Progress on Children's Dental Care, Aaron C. Davis , September 8, 2009

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Former Opponent Duncan Criticizes O'Malley Campaign, Aaron C. Davis , September 5, 2009

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Maryland Lawmakers Asked to Give Up Some Pay, Anne Bartlett , August 27, 2009

The Back Story on the Governor's Horseback Ride, Aaron C. Davis , August 27, 2009

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Maryland Records Seventh Swine Flu Death, Aaron C. Davis , August 24, 2009

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Markets Drive State Pension Fund Down 20 Percent, Aaron C. Davis , August 5, 2009

Maryland: More Blue than New York or California?, Aaron C. Davis , August 3, 2009

O'Malley May Add Immigration Czar to Cabinet, Aaron C. Davis , July 30, 2009

Kratovil Effigy Picture Burning up Blogs, Aaron C. Davis , July 29, 2009

For Lieutenant Governors, Big Leagues Have Come Calling, Aaron C. Davis , July 29, 2009

About the Writers: Aaron C. Davis, Christopher Dean Hopkins , July 1, 2009

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