Wednesday we asked Marylanders like you to fill out the Annual Maryland Issues Survey - and the response has been overwhelming.
Hundreds of concerned citizens have told us which issues matter most to them in these difficult times.
Gov. O'Malley and Lt. Gov. Brown want your help to preserve the progress Maryland has made in the last couple years.
If you haven't already completed yours yet, please do so today so we can continue moving Maryland forward!
Check out Governor O'Malley's Huffington Post article about Maryland's commitment to advancing stem cell research.
"Stem cell research carries with it some of the greatest potential in humanity's salvation arsenal," O'Malley wrote.
Read the full post here.
In the coming months, Maryland is set to make some major decisions – and Governor O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown want your input.
Do you have strong opinions on the future of the Maryland? What should our priorities as a state be? How can the government do better by you?
Please take a moment to take the Annual Maryland Issues Survey and help us make Maryland the best state in the nation.
Governor Martin O'Malley and President Barack Obama will host a health care rally tomorrow at the Comcast Center in College Park.
Come out to the event and hear the President discuss why our health care system is in such urgent need of reform.
Doors will open at 9am to the free event and the rally will begin at 11am. All attendees will be required to go thorough airport-style security.
The health care debate isn't just important for our country as a whole. It's got major consequences for Maryland - our families, businesses and communities.
Earlier this month we asked you for tips on how to do more with less during these difficult times. As usual, the responses were thoughtful, intelligent and incredibly useful. Take a moment to read some of the best tips from Marylanders like you:
"Use cold water in washing machine and re-spin the washer to reduce the time in the dryer. Dry on low."
-- Theresa, location not listed
"Our family started to budget a little more rigidly in the past few months - doing our best to project costs and not spend more than is budgeted for anything - which includes the toughest splurge for our family: eating out... It sounds really silly, but making a list and sticking to it keeps your shopping cart light! We also started buying generic rather than name-brand and try to buy local as much as we can - saving us money and supporting MD farmers."
-- S., Howard County
"Require printers be turned off for one day, per week. Ask people to evaluate their printing needs -- can you generate a PDF file and send that file instead of [making] a hard copy? Toner, wear/tear on copiers etc. will bring savings."
-- Mike, Prince William County
"Instead of buying new things like clothes, I look back into my wardrobe 'inventory' and see what I have from the previous year. Instead of purchasing furniture, I've visited yard sales."
-- Saadia, Montgomery County
"I live in the city. So rather than getting in my car, driving, be[ing] part of the congestion, finding parking, I'm biking more. This also promotes environmental benefits. I see more and more people bicycling in Baltimore City as well - whether it be for health reasons versus cutting back on daily costs. So I would only wish that the state, not just cities in Maryland, would promote this."
-- Vallarie, Baltimore City
Do you have any good tips on how to do more with less? Let us know using this form.
While the election is still a long way off, the O’Malley/Brown campaign is happy to have early support from hundreds of Maryland’s leading elected officials. It shows that Governor O’Malley and Lieutenant Governor Brown are providing the right kind of leadership for Maryland to get us through these difficult times. Working together as One Maryland, we will build a stronger future for all of our families.
The effects of the nation's economic hardship are hitting Maryland hard. We're fighting every day to protect Maryland’s families during these tough economic times. We’re also working every day to make sure that government and its programs work for people.
Congrats to the Maryland Terps and the Morgan State Bears for making it into the tournament. Bring on March Madness! 10 hours, 5 minutes ago from GovernorOMalley
Great win Morgan State Bears! Next stop - March Madness 1 day, 9 hours, 39 minutes ago from GovernorOMalley
In Silver Spring visiting with Riderwood residents. 1 day, 11 hours, 24 minutes ago from GovernorOMalley
Ribbon cutting at the Germantown Boys and Girls Club. 1 day, 15 hours, 8 minutes ago from GovernorOMalley
