From MarylandReporter.com: UM officials worry about further cuts; Rocky Gap gets lower tax rate, racetracks closer to getting state subsidies, but with curbs; wind farm proposal still struggling; O'Malley helps form new group to push talented young Dem officials; restaurateurs join fight against State Center; and University of Maryland Eastern Shore flips the switch on its large solar farm.

National Public Radio is suspending its search for a top news executive while its board searches for a new chief executive officer.

As hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to downtown Washington and the Tidal Basin for the National Cherry Blossom Festival, it appears some thieves could be waiting to strike.

From Capitol News Connection:

Today, before she returns to Washington, South Florida, Democrat Debbie Wasserman Schultz is going to her own state capital to get involved in a way that's a bit unusual for any member of Congress.

Amid an administration rocked by scandals and investigations, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray returned to his campaign theme of "One City" in his state of the District address.

In Maryland, a bill designed to protect residents against discrimination based on gender identity has been approved by the House. Advocates are now hoping for similar action in the state Senate.

In Virginia, this week Fairfax County Supervisors will hold three public hearings on the proposed budget for the coming year.