Anthony J O'Donnell

In Annapolis, College Park shooting becomes part of the debate

2013-02-13 19:45:00

The murder-suicide that left two University of Maryland students dead provided fresh fodder in Annapolis Wednesday for lawmakers debating whether to tighten Maryland's gun laws, with supporters saying the tragic incident gave them new resolve while...

House Republicans seek pension changes

2013-01-29 15:53:07

Republicans in the House of Delegates proposed legislation Tuesday that they say would shore up the state employee pension system while cutting the risk that taxpayers will be left on the hook for losses. The House GOP leadership is backing a package...

State leaders contemplate changes to referendum process

2013-01-08 17:42:00

After petitions sent three Maryland laws to voters this fall — the first such referendums in 20 years — state leaders said Tuesday that the process designed in the era before electronic signatures needs a fresh look. "Our forefathers never...

Lopsided races: Most Maryland congressional reps face little competition

2012-11-02 18:01:00

Despite well-known challengers and widespread dissatisfaction with Washington, most of Maryland's incumbents in the House of Representatives appear to be cruising to re-election — a result of convoluted congressional districts and large Democratic...

Delaney, aided by Clinton, widens funding lead over Bartlett

2012-10-26 14:55:06

Democratic challenger John Delaney outraised longtime Republican Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett by a 6-to-1 margin in the first half of October and had more cash on hand going into the final weeks of the campaign, according to figures released by the Federal...

There's more than one candidate in Florida

2012-08-29 18:14:00

They are here to support Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney, but a handful of Marylanders considering a run for higher office are also hoping to benefit politically from his convention. The concentration of news media — both from...

O'Malley calls special session on gambling

2012-07-27 16:45:00

With his call for a special session on gambling next month, Gov. Martin O'Malley is placing a high-stakes political bet that he can prevail in a struggle over one of the most contentious issues facing Maryland. A win could burnish his image at a time...

No special session next week, but stay tuned

2012-07-06 16:40:56

Gov. Martin O'Malley said Friday he won't bring lawmakers back to Annapolis next week to expand the state's gambling program as initially planned, but he will continue pushing the issue. "We will not be calling a special session for July 9," O'Malley...

Gambling panel fails to reach consensus

2012-06-20 18:34:00

A state panel considering whether to expand gambling in Maryland failed to reach a consensus Wednesday, likely ending the possibility of a special General Assembly session on the issue this summer. The panel unanimously recommended a series of sweeping...

One special session down, another to go?

2012-05-20 13:39:00

State Sen. Jamie Raskin likens the prospect of being called back to Annapolis for another special session to the plight of a middle school student being told on the last day of classes that he has to attend summer school. But the Montgomery County...

O'Donnell, Haddaway-Riccio re-elected to GOP House leadership

2012-01-10 13:14:00

Del. Anthony J. O'Donnell was re-elected to a sixth term as the House GOP leader Tuesday, putting to rest any questions about an insurrection in his caucus. O'Donnell, of Calvert and St. Mary's counties, said his caucus would play defense this session,...

Proposed congressional map draws more criticism

2011-10-12 18:09:00

A congressional map drafted by Maryland Democrats drew more opposition Wednesday as Republican leaders offered alternative proposals, the state NAACP requested changes and the O'Malley administration released 600 comments — mostly critical —...

Del. Anthony J. O'Donnell, the minority leader from Southern Maryland, had proposed replacing the millionaires' tax with savings from elimination of 900 vacant state positions.

2008-04-05 00:00:00

Del. Anthony J. O'Donnell, a Republican from Calvert County, rubs his head as he listens to other delegates speak about the state budget. O'Donnell and Del. George C. Edwards (rear), Republican of Garrett County, voted against the Democrats' tax package.

2004-03-25 00:00:00