ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Senate has given preliminary approval to expanding gambling to allow table games like blackjack and a new casino near the nation’s capital. The Senate, which took a recess on Friday until 6 p.m., planned to take ...

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The House of Delegates joins the special session festivities Friday morning, while the Senate attempts to pass the gambling expansion bill by Friday afternoon. ...

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When the General Assembly adjourns its special session next week, we are likely to have yet another ballot question to consider in November.

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ANNAPOLIS — A Senate committee passed a measure Thursday to change state law in response to a court ruling that determined pit bulls are “inherently dangerous” animals. The measure creates a strict liability standard for all dogs, regardless of breed. ...

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If there was any question about how focused the General Assembly special session would be on gambling, the question was answered when the Senate convened Thursday morning. ...

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ANNAPOLIS — Maryland lawmakers convened for the year’s second special session Thursday to consider a significant expansion of gambling in the state to raise more revenue and create jobs. The measure, which is tailored to make Maryland more competitive with ...

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The Republican leader of the Senate said his caucus will introduce 10 bills intended to improve the business climate in Maryland when members convene for a gambling-focused special session of the General Assembly on Thursday

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The Eye on Annapolis Podcast returns with a primer on the special session on gambling. ...

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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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The gambling bill that lawmakers will debate, amend and debate again over the next several days is the byproduct of months of work, numerous studies and various demands made by politicians, businessmen and other interest groups.

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