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MD General Assembly special session begins Monday: What to know
The Maryland General Assembly convenes for a special legislative session on redistricting Monday. Here's what to know.
Lawmakers say path to marijuana legalization may go through referendum
In less than a year, Marylanders could be asked to vote to approve legalizing cannabis for adults.
Judge dismisses lawsuit over Hopkins police ballot question
ANNAPOLIS — A judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit challenging a decision by the Maryland State Board of Elections that the law allowing Johns Hopkins University to establish a private police force […]
BOE seeks dismissal of lawsuit over Hopkins police ballot question
A judge could rule by the end of the month on whether a new law allowing Johns Hopkins University to establish a private police force can be subject to a referendum.
Ballot initiative group seeks review of JHU police force referendum question
A ballot initiative group formed to oppose the creation of a private police force for Johns Hopkins University is asking a judge to review the preliminary decision by the State […]
Transgender referendum may hinge on bathroom question
A new poll finds Americans generally support transgender anti-discrimination laws but it dwindles when people are told biological men may be allowed to use women's bathrooms.
Legislators seek referendum on transgender anti-discrimination bill
A ballot initiative organization run by Del. Neil C. Parrot, R-Washington, will seek to overturn the recently passed transgender anti-discrimination law.
Referendum on referendums still on hold
Legislation to reform Maryland's petition process was not passed in the General Assembly this year because of the "volatile nature" of the session and political considerations.
Death-penalty supporters may fall short in referendum effort
Death-penalty supporters said Thursday that they may have to abandon their effort to bring to referendum a challenge to a law that will abolish capital punishment in the state on Oct. 1.
Bill could make it tougher for Md. ballot measures
ANNAPOLIS — Laws in 2012 prompted Maryland‘s first statewide ballot referendum in 20 years, allowing marriage equality, the Dream Act and congressional redistricting to be upheld by voters. And if […]
Top court upholds ruling on casino-gambling vote
The state’s highest court has affirmed an Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge’s decision that the correct number of voters did in fact approve the expansion of casino gambling in Maryland on Election Day.
Eye Opener: Open meeting bills advance
Here's a few government and politics headlines for Thursday, as the state Senate's gun control debate continues.
