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2016 Maryland General Assembly

May 10, 2016

New Md. licensing makes way for drybar jobs

Any woman who has ever received a blowout can attest that it is the ultimate indulgence. With the emergence of dry bars, getting one’s hair blow dried has gone from […]

May 6, 2016

Hogan announces grants for first 6 P-Tech schools

Baltimore City will be the first to offer the program starting in the 2016-2017 school year. Four other schools are expected to open a year later in Allegany, Queen Anne's, Talbot and Prince George's County, which will offer two schools.

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Apr 20, 2016

Hogan ‘angry’ with both parties

Gov. Larry Hogan has a bone to pick over partisan politics and it's not just with Democrats.

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Apr 14, 2016

Here are the 21 greatest quotes from Md.’s 2016 legislative session

From Spicoli to Purim to 'Hogan Derangement Syndrome,' some of the best soundbites from Annapolis.

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Apr 11, 2016

Dropping the Mike: ‘I’d rather vote for the liar’

Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. Monday had tough words for Donald Trump as well as the state director of the Ted Cruz campaign.

Apr 11, 2016

Maryland lawmakers head into their last day of session

ANNAPOLIS  — Maryland lawmakers are heading into the last day of their legislative session with some high-profile bills still unresolved. The session ends Monday at midnight. Supporters of expanding the […]

Apr 11, 2016

Here are some bills that have passed the Md. General Assembly

ANNAPOLIS — A glance at some of the legislation that has cleared the Maryland General Assembly, as lawmakers near the end of their 90-day session Monday at midnight: BALTIMORE-AID The […]

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Apr 5, 2016

‘Yes means yes’ sexual assault bill dies; campus officials and activists debate next step

ANNAPOLIS — A bill that would require Maryland institutions of higher education to revamp their sexual assault policies will not receive a vote this year, setting up a debate between […]

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Apr 5, 2016

Md. police reform bill takes late hit

At issue was a requirement desired by some Baltimore City legislators that would mandate the addition of two civilians be placed on a panel that reviews brutality complaints against officers.

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Apr 4, 2016

Md. startup community disappointed as angel investor bill sinks

To the disappointment of Maryland’s startup community, the Angel Investor Tax Credit Bill is still in committee in both the House and the Senate and is likely to stay there […]

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Apr 4, 2016

Hogan signs first bills of 2016 session into law

ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Larry Hogan signed the first bills of the 2016 legislative session into law Monday in an earlier-than-usual ceremony driven by politics as much as public policy. Democrats […]

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Mar 29, 2016

Medenica won’t get confirmation hearing or vote

Maryland Lottery head put on trial run and could get a hearing in early 2017.