Legislation proposed by the Baltimore County executive does not include the most important power needed by an effective inspector general – direct and unfettered access to government records. The bills will go before the County Council tomorrow. [OP-ED]

The governor’s showy salesmanship on behalf of two hot-button development issues in Baltimore is jarring. [OP-ED]

More than a year after a very ineffective housing law expired, the City Council approves a new bill. Jumping on the bandwagon: a mayor whose senior staff opposed the same legislation last week.

“Now is not the time to move back toward leadership that has failed us,” the incumbent mayor says, asking for another term to build on his accomplishments.