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Hogan vetoes 18 bills, including ballot signature measure
Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed 18 bills, including one that would have allowed voters who forget to sign their mail-in ballot envelope to do so after mailing it.
Hogan signs cybersecurity bills amid growing risks to local governments
Gov. Larry Hogan signed into law a trio of bills aimed at shoring up the state's cybersecurity efforts.
Hogan signs bills on public safety, tax credit for jobs, more
Gov. Larry Hogan signed measures into law Thursday aimed at increasing public safety, jobs, environmental stewardship and mental health resources.
Maryland’s access to counsel in evictions program readies to launch with new funding
Maryland's access to counsel program for low-income renters facing eviction has won two years of funding, a victory for advocates.
Through the wins and losses, Hogan remains the ‘everyman’ governor
At the Orioles home opener, Larry Hogan chugged a beer — not an everyday activity for a Maryland governor. It is, however, the extension of an approachable personal brand cultivated over a decade.
Hogan signs bond measures for Washington, Baltimore stadiums
Gov. Larry Hogan signed a measure that would make up to $400 million in bonds available for development around the Washington Commanders' FedEx Field, whether the team stays there or not.
2022 legislative session ends with a crime bill — but not the one Hogan wanted
Maryland's General Assembly ended the day in a flurry of small issues, some contentious, and sent lawmakers home to await a Court of Appeals ruling on redistricting.
General Assembly passes bill to raise minimum marriage age to 17
The General Assembly on Monday passed legislation to raise the minimum age for marriage in Maryland from 15 to 17. The measure, headed to Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk, would require the 17-year-old to assure a judge that he or she is getting married voluntarily and not under duress. Sponsors of the bill said the judicial […]
Md. lawmakers strip spousal privilege from post-crime weddings
The protection criminal defendants have against their spouses testifying against them would not apply in cases when the wedding occurred after the alleged crime was committed, under legislation headed to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk. The Senate passed the bill 47-0 on Saturday. The House of Delegates approved the measure 131-2 last month. Del. Robin […]
Hogan to make veto decision on dozens of bills Friday
Gov. Larry Hogan will decide the initial fate of more than three dozen bills by the end of the day Friday.
Maryland House OKs $400M plan to help keep Commanders
To encourage the Washington Commanders to stay in Maryland, the Maryland House approved a $400 million plan to develop the area around FedEx Field.
Maryland poised to become the second state to outlaw declawing cats
Feline advocates are celebrating their legislative victory on a bill to outlaw declawing cats and urging Republican Gov. Larry Hogan to sign it.
