January 8, 2013 Comments Off on Gambling debate finished… for now
State lawmakers seem convinced that the issue can be put aside in the General Assembly session that begins Wednesday.
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Read More »November 14, 2012 Comments Off on Eye Opener: Health group wants state to up cigarette tax
A few government and politics headlines.
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Read More »August 15, 2012 Comments Off on General Assembly passes gambling bill
After days of intense bargaining behind closed doors in the State House, governor’s mansion and General Assembly office buildings, the legislature found the political will to allow an expansion of Maryland’s casino gambling program.
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Read More »August 14, 2012 1 Comment
The House of Delegates will push to pass a gambling expansion bill tonight. And the Senate will wait. ...
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Read More »August 13, 2012 Comments Off on Eye Opener: Gambling debate moves to House
A House of Delegates committee will tackle expanded gambling Monday, and may not be able to move the bill to the full chamber until Tuesday. ...
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Read More »August 9, 2012 Comments Off on Eye Opener: Special session is Miller time
The General Assembly's second special session gets underway this morning when the Senate convenes at 11:30 a.m. to consider an expansion of Maryland's casino gambling program. ...
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Read More »August 3, 2012 Comments Off on Eye Opener: Internet gambling steals spotlight
House Speaker Michael E. Busch, D-Anne Arundel, joked months ago that there'd one day be a slot machine on every corner. That may not be likely, but gambling could be in just about every household if the General Assembly decides to legalize Internet gambling. ...
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Read More »July 23, 2012 Comments Off on Eye Opener: Small businesses not seeing slots revenue
With a final decision on whether the General Assembly will consider gambling expansion this summer apparently just days away, here's a few gambling-related headlines to start you out on Monday ...
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Read More »July 20, 2012 Comments Off on Gambling bill still being prepared
Some expect the months-long casino gambling debate will be resolved next week, but Gov. Martin O’Malley has yet to produce a bill draft.
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Read More »July 19, 2012 Comments Off on Special session boycott still on, delegate says
Updated, 12:25 p.m. Speaking to reporters in Baltimore, Gov. Martin O’Malley said Thursday that lawmakers have a responsibility to return to Annapolis if a special session is called. He said having 188 members of the legislature return to work this summer is “not ...
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