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ACLU to ‘respond accordingly’ if Md. lawmakers defund immigrant rights group CASA
The ACLU of Maryland indicated that it will file suit if state lawmakers cut funding to Casa de Maryland, which has come under fire for supporting Palestinian people in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Maryland Senate finance chair leaving legislature to lead MHA
Maryland state Senate Finance Committee Chair Melony Griffith said Friday that she will resign from the legislature to become the president and CEO of the Maryland Hospital Association, a powerful trade organization for 60 nonprofit hospitals and health systems.
Senate considers tax credits to lure manufacturing jobs
The bill would offer 10-year credits to some manufacturers as part of an effort to reverse a trend in declining employment in the sector since 2004.
Hot over Hogan speech, Senate freezes confirmations
Confirmation votes on five of Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan's Cabinet secretaries were put on hold for at least a week after some state senators expressed concerns about the tone and message of the governor's State of the State speech.
Robocall conspirator files for Senate seat
A political consultant who was convicted in a robocall conspiracy in the last Maryland governor's election filed to run for a Baltimore state Senate seat on Thursday.
Kagan enters Senate race, Simmons claims edge in poll
A former delegate from Montgomery County said Tuesday she plans to seek the state Senate seat currently held by fellow Democratic Sen. Jennie Forehand.
Eye Opener: Hollywood Casino wants state to take back slot machines
On the day that July revenue totals for Maryland's casinos are set to be released, the state's first slots parlor in Cecil County is asking the state to take back up to 500 of its slot machines. ...
House of Delegates to consider amendments to budget
ANNAPOLIS — The House of Delegates will be working on the state’s $35.9 billion budget. The House has scheduled two sessions for Thursday, as it considers amendments to a package of budget measures. One includes a scaled-back version of an income tax increase already approved by the state Senate. Another budget measure would phase in […]
State Senate panel hears death penalty arguments
ANNAPOLIS — State Sen. Lisa Gladden says she knows her attempt to repeal Maryland’s death penalty will likely be unsuccessful this year. Gladden, a Democrat from Baltimore, said that the measure is expected to die in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and that she will probably not attempt to circumvent the committee process by petitioning […]
O’Malley elaborates on gas tax proposal
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposal to phase in a 6 percent sales tax on gasoline includes money for local road repairs, rules to make it harder to shift transportation dollars to other purposes and a mechanism to delay implementing the tax if gas prices spike. O’Malley introduced the legislation to General Assembly lawmakers Tuesday. […]
Gay marriage advocates to rally in Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS — Gay marriage advocates will host a rally Monday evening in Annapolis. Proponents of a proposal to legalize same-sex unions will lobby lawmakers and host a rally as committee members in the state Senate and House consider moving the legislation to the full chambers. Two committees in the House of Delegates heard arguments on […]
Muse scheduled to announce U.S. Senate bid
UPPER MARLBORO — State Sen. C. Anthony Muse is scheduled to announce his candidacy for U.S. Senate. Muse, D-Prince George’s, has scheduled the announcement in Upper Marlboro on Thursday night. He would then take on Sen. Benjamin Cardin in the primary. Muse has been a state senator since 2007.
