Last week Gov. Martin O’Malley called for a Special Session that will begin on Monday. The sole purpose of this Session is to spend more of our money and raise our taxes. Do you think its wise to pass tax hikes during this recession?

What's the matter with Maryland?

As the clock struck midnight on sine die, the adjournment of the Maryland General Assembly's 90-day legislative session, the traditional shouts of joy, smiles, and ticker tape parade were noticeably absent from the State House. Instead, confusion, turmoil and dysfunction filled each office and corridor in and around Annapolis. The reason: failure to meet the only constitutional duty the Maryland legislature and governor have -- to balance the state budget.

Americans for Prosperity Grassroots Director Nick Loffer discusses with WJZ why a Special Session would hurt Maryland's already faltering economy: