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Downward revision in state revenues expected today
While the amount is comparatively small in a $17 billion budget, some of the underlying economic indicators within the state could be something to watch.
The long and (mostly) short of Hogan’s ’60-page’ bill
Confusion arises over a bill to limit mandated spending in the state budget.
Poll: Hogan job approval surges to 70 percent
Gov. Larry Hogan's job approval numbers continue to climb according to a poll released Tuesday by Annapolis-based Gonzales Research and Marketing Strategies.
Md. governor’s mansion furniture sale? Bill would require auction
ANNAPOLIS — Departing Maryland governors who want to buy used furniture from the executive mansion will have to bid against other interested buyers at public auction, under legislation approved unanimously by the state’s House of Delegates on Friday. Del. Haven Shoemaker said he sponsored the measure after learning that former Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley paid […]
Maryland right-to-die measure could have committee vote
ANNAPOLIS — A measure to allow terminally ill Maryland residents to legally end their lives with drugs prescribed by a doctor could come up for a vote in a Senate committee. The Senate Judiciary Committee could vote on the bill Thursday. If the panel approves, the measure would move to the full Senate. If the […]
Key bill in Maryland aims for changes in corrections system
ANNAPOLIS — A major bill in Maryland’s legislative session to reduce the state’s incarcerated population and control corrections spending is scheduled for a hearing. The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee will hear testimony about the measure on Wednesday. A panel that examined the state’s correctional system last year submitted about 20 recommendations that have largely bee[...]
Md. legislature to mull student press freedoms, open government bills
ANNAPOLIS – Journalism student Maggie Gottlieb said protecting students from unfair censorship is important now more than ever, as school administrators continue to use prior review to control what their school’s newspaper publishes. In high school, Gottlieb said a faculty member “screamed at (her)” for writing a story he didn’t like. “He said I never […]
Hogan and Miller’s crab cake summit
They've been to basketball games and met in the governor's office but Sunday night, two of the state's most powerful elected officials attempted to find some bipartisan common ground over crab cakes.
Angel investor bill has startups paying attention to Annapolis
When opening a businesses, entrepreneurs pick a location based largely on three factors: access to capital, access to good talent and quality of life in and around the city. Deb Tillett, executive director of Emerging Technology Centers incubator in Baltimore, calls them the “absolute top three reasons.” Access to capital can be influenced by decisions […]
Public Television blamed for lack of General Assembly live streaming
If you're in favor of the idea of live streaming voting sessions from the floor of the Maryland House and Senate there's a reason why you can't have nice things — Maryland Public Television.
Hogan administration backs legislative video streaming bill
The public statement of support for a non-administration bill is a rarity for Hogan.
Miller clarifies position on fantasy sports gaming
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. wants to clear up any confusion regarding his position on the issue of commercial fantasy sports gaming.
