Md. House & Senate Differ On Income Tax Hike; Gov. To Mediate A Compromise
The Maryland House and Senate remain at odds over an income tax hike and a conference committee assigned to iron out the differences is, so far, stuck.
Vote Tally Narrows Gap In Md. 1st House District
A new tally has narrowed Wendy Rosen’s lead over John LaFerla in the Democratic primary in Maryland’s 1st Congressional District.
Sens. Sign Off On Bill Limiting Sperm, Egg Donors
A bill that prevents the use of sperm or eggs for assisted reproduction without prior permission after the donor dies has cleared the General Assembly.
House Passes Bill To Raise School Dropout Age
Maryland’s high school dropout age would rise from 16 to 17 in 2015, under a measure that has passed the House of Delegates.
Md. Legislature Passes Health Exchange Bill
The Maryland General Assembly has finished work on legislation to create the framework for a public marketplace to provide health care to the uninsured.
State Senate OK’s Ban On Arsenic In Chicken Feed
The state Senate is set to cast a final vote on a bill to ban a chicken feed additive containing arsenic.
State Officials Now Stand Behind Delaney
Democrats got behind their nominee Wednesday to take on Republican Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, after strong backing by the state’s Democratic establishment for state Sen. Rob Garagiola wasn’t enough to stop John Delaney.
House Passes $1.1B Capital Budget
With tempers flaring, the Maryland House of Delegates on Wednesday approved authorizing $1.1 billion in borrowing for the state’s capital budget.
House Committee OKs Plan Regulating Septic Systems
A bill regulating where new residential septic systems can be installed is moving to the full House of Delegates.
Online Disclosure Bill May Falter In House Of Delegates
State Sen. Jamie Raskin’s attempt to put public officials’ financial disclosure forms online may face a roadblock.
Ben Cardin Will Face Political Newbie Dan Bongino In Senate Race
The stage is set for a big political race in Maryland. A face new to politics wins the GOP Senate primary. Daniel Bongino will challenge Democrat Ben Cardin for his Senate seat.
Gov. O’Malley Proposes Raising Sales Tax Instead Of Increasing The Gas Tax
A proposed state sales tax increase is back in play. Gov. Martin O’Malley floated the idea in January, and now it’s back as an alternative to adding the sales tax to the price of gasoline.
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