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Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch, Anne Arundel Democrat, said his chamber was "open" to dealing with the Senate bill nixing the rain-tax mandate. (Associated Press)

Michael Busch holds fate of Maryland ‘rain tax’ bill

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Maryland Gov.-elect Larry Hogan said even he was surprised at the task he faces, including a $300 million deficit in the budget passed six months ago, (Associated Press)

Larry Hogan, Maryland governor-elect, promises ‘hope’ and bipartisanship

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Cut the deficit by $200M, Maryland panel advises governor

By Brian Witte Associated Press - The Washington Times

Md. House speaker mentions Internet gambling consideration

By Brian Witte - Associated Press

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker speaks at a news conference on Friday, July 27, 2012 in Annapolis, Md. Baker says he believes county residents will support a casino in the county, as Gov. Martin O’Malley called for a special session in August to take up gambling expansion. From the right in front are; House Speaker Michael Busch, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Gov. Martin O’Malley, Baker and Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller. (Associated Press)

Maryland special session will address gambling questions

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

House Speaker Michael E. Busch said Thursday that House members plan to discuss a compromise, but he thinks they have made enough concessions and will likely stand firm on the tax issue. 'Does that mean the dialogue ends? No," said Mr. Busch. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

O’Malley hits House leaders on gambling setback

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Maryland Senate President Thomas V. "Mike" Miller (Associated Press)

Md. pit bull task force formed

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Maryland leaders (from left) Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Gov. Martin O'Malley and Speaker of the House Michael E. Busch attend Wednesday's bill signing-ceremony at the State House in Annapolis. The governor and legislative leaders have tentatively agreed to call lawmakers back May 14 to vote on the revenue package that didn't beat the General Assembly's adjournment deadline last month. (Associated Press)

Progress made on Maryland revenue package

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks at the Special Committee on Homeland Security and Public Safety panel during the National Governors Association winter meeting in Washington, on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

O’Malley pushes two sessions on Maryland revenue, gambling issues

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Maryland Senate President Thomas V. "Mike" Miller (Associated Press)

Miller pushes for a broader tax increase in Maryland budget talks

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Sen. Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., president of the Senate, Gov. Martin O'Malley and Delegate Michael E. Busch, speaker of the House. (The Washington Times)

Top Md. Democrats divided over gambling

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is flanked by state Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (left) and House Speaker Michael E. Busch during a bill signing Tuesday. The General Assembly closed at midnight Monday with no budget passed, so automatic cuts will kick in unless the governor calls a special session before July 1. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

O’Malley to meet with Miller, Busch about special session

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is flanked by state Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (left) and House Speaker Michael E. Busch during a bill signing Tuesday. The General Assembly closed at midnight Monday with no budget passed, so automatic cuts will kick in unless the governor calls a special session before July 1. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)

Maryland faces special session or ‘doomsday’

By David Hill - The Washington Times

MARYLAND_20120410_0230: Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley (center) is joined by Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. (left) and Maryland House Speaker Michael E. Busch (right) during a bill signing at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. (Rod Lamkey Jr/The Washington Times)

Maryland leaders trade blame for failure to pass revenue bill

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, right, hugs Speaker of the House of Delegates Michael Busch after the House passed a gay marriage bill in Annapolis, Md., Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Maryland House approves same-sex marriage

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Presiding officers give Md. legislative forecast

By Brian Witte - Associated Press

Maryland Assembly eyes more capital spending

By David Hill - The Washington Times

Ronald Moten (The Washington Times)

IN OTHER WORDS: GOP switch stirs up Ward 7 race

By Matthew Cella - The Washington Times

Maryland House approves redistricting map

By David Hill - The Washington Times