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General Assembly opens with Hogan ready to ‘double down’ on tax cuts
Gov. Larry Hogan said it is time for the General Assembly to "double down" on tax reductions, including the elimination of taxes on retirees.
COVID again leads to rule changes for Maryland General Assembly session
An ongoing pandemic will again affect Maryland's upcoming General Assembly session.
In 2022 session, hospitals, providers seek workforce solutions
Maryland’s hospitals and health care providers, overburdened by the impact of the pandemic, are looking to legislators for solutions and support in the 2022 General Assembly session.
Del. Dereck Davis elected Maryland treasurer
Del. Dereck Davis, the chair of the House Economic Matters Committee, will succeed Nancy Kopp as the next treasurer of Maryland.
General Assembly’s special session on redistricting, vetoes begins Monday
The Maryland General Assembly plans to convene for a special session Monday to focus on congressional redistricting and overriding vetoes.
Longtime Maryland state lawmaker won’t seek re-election
A longtime Maryland state lawmaker who chairs a key budget panel says she won’t be running for re-election.
Who gets access to new industry? Marijuana legalization, sports betting face same question in Maryland
An effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Maryland will face challenges similar to those currently delaying the implementation of sports wagering.
Maryland legislators take aim at growing number of repeat offenders in audits
Maryland lawmakers, irritated with a growing number of unsatisfactory audits of state agencies, said legislation may be needed to force compliance.
Maryland Republicans launch effort to repeal tax on digital, streaming sales
Republicans in the Maryland Senate are hoping to rally public support to an effort to repeal a sales tax on digital download and streaming services in the coming legislative session.
Hogan wants lawmakers to act quickly on COVID relief
Speaking just hours before the General Assembly is set to convene, Gov. Larry Hogan urged lawmakers Wednesday morning to pass as soon as possible his proposed $1 billion Relief Act […]
Lawmakers will consider tenants’ right to counsel, juvenile justice reform
A pandemic-fueled economic freefall and nationwide protests calling for criminal justice reform have spurred Maryland legislators to examine ways to enhance legal representation for low-income residents facing eviction and to […]
U.S. Judge Kevin Duffy dies of COVID-19 complications
Welcome to Monday, what would have been the 2020 Maryland General Assembly‘s final day if everything had gone according to the original plan. Here are some news items to get […]
