Tonight we preview the Special Session set to begin next week. Members of the Maryland General Assembly return on Monday to change the budget they passed during the regular session and possibly raise income taxes.

Tonight we discuss the recent ruling from the Maryland Court of Appeals that blocks police from collecting DNA samples from suspects at the time of arrest. Proponents of collecting the DNA samples say it's an effective crime fighting tool, but defense attorneys say it's an invasion of privacy.

Governor O'Malley is set to call a Special Session to avoid the "Doomsday Budget" adopted by the Maryland General Assembly during their regular session.

This week Governor Martin O'Malley suggested the possibility of holding two special sessions of the Maryland General Assembly. The first would be to deal with the state budget and the second would be to consider a sixth casino in Maryland.

Some lesser known historic homes are actually in the middle of neighborhoods across the state.

Tonight we'll look at what the "doomsday" budget state lawmakers passed during their 90-day session means for education funding in Maryland.

Would you rather be taxed more for gas or pay a higher sales tax in Maryland? That’s what lawmakers may now be considering after a new proposal to raise the state's sales tax.

Septic systems, gas tax, sales tax and expanded gambling are just some of the issues still being debated as the 2012 Maryland Legislative session winds down.

The latest news from Annapolis.

Is one step forward for the Chesapeake Bay one step back for Maryland farmers?

A bill that would ban smoking in a vehicle with a passenger younger than 8-years-old passed the Maryland state Senate. It now moves on to the House of Delegates. Proponents say this is necessary to protect children who don't have a choice of being in the vehicle. Opponents feel this is government intrusion and will further complicate the work of police officers.

They say their daughter lost her life to 'a silent killer." A grieving couple from Baltimore is lobbying state lawmakers to pass a bill protecting people from stray electricity voltage.

This week the Health and Government Operations Committee is working on how the state will provide coverage for the uninsured in Maryland under the Health Care Exchange.

Maryland lawmakers and their pet projects.

Governor O’Malley is having a tough time convincing lawmakers and the public alike that it’s time to raise the state’s gas tax.

This week a federal judge ruled that some requirements in the Maryland law for applying for a gun-carry permit to be unconstitutional.

It’s one of the fundamental rights and privileges of becoming a US citizen, casting your vote. But did you know in some towns, you can vote or even hold office even if you have no legal documents?

While the horse breeding and training industry in Maryland may be heading back on track, farm owners are still concerned about the future.

Tonight we look at bills setting tight septic limits.

Maryland and its and counties aren’t just battling out over who should pay for teacher pensions this legislative session, they’re also at odds over whether counties should be forced to match state school spending.

Members of the House of Delegates join us to discuss efforts in the Maryland General Assembly for stricter cell phone laws.

Several hundred people with developmental disabilities turn out for a rally outside the state house in Annapolis Tuesday. They're concerned about budget cuts to their programs.

The Maryland same sex marriage bill is now on the governor's desk awaiting his signature. The state senate passed the measure Thursday night. Governor O'Malley says he'll sign the bill and opponents say they are launching a petition drive to force the issue to referendum.

Comptroller Peter Franchot joins us from Annapolis for the latest on his efforts to increase financial literacy in schools, the gas tax and the Shop Maryland Energy promotion.

The long battle over same sex marriage could be nearing an end in Maryland's legislature. The bill to legalize marriages between individuals of the same sex has won a house of delegates floor vote. The house had been the big hurdle after the state senate approved the measure in 2011.

A bill that would limit certain information from being released to Public Information Act requests to professors at Maryland's public universities has been introduced in the General Assembly.

Governor O’Malley is supporting a plan to add the state’s regular 6 percent sales tax to gas. At current prices that’s about 20 cents a gallon. Maryland lawmakers and citizens have a variety of opinions on the proposal.

This week Governor O'Malley delivered the annual State of the State Address. Del. Hucker and Sen. Shank join us tonight with their reactions.

Tonight two members of the House Appropriations Committee join us to discuss Governor O’Malley's proposed budget.

This week a same-sex marriage bill was assigned to two House Committees. Tonight we'll look at the chances of same-sex marriage legislation passing this session.

The Maryland General Assembly began it's 430th Session this week. Tonight we'll preview the hot issues for this 90 day session.

The 430th Session of the Maryland General Assembly begins January 11. Tonight we'll take a look ahead at what will be the big issues for this session.

President Obama recently met with college leaders including UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski and University System Chancellor William Kirwan. Dr. Kirwan joins us tonight to share what was discussed to help make college more affordable. Plus we'll get an update on the College Park/Baltimore Campus alliance.

It’s the wintering ground for the largest concentration of Canadian geese near the Chesapeake Bay and that’s not all, Lou Davis visits the Merkle Wildlife Sanctuary in this week’s Around Maryland.