Legislation on the budget, a teacher pension shift, casino gambling, wind farming and transportation infrastructure funding all were in limbo Friday, as the General Assembly prepared to wrap up for 2012.
Maryland Hits Hurdles in Race to the Top
WASHINGTON – Problems with teacher evaluation systems and data management have only slightly strained Maryland’s progress toward implementing Race to the Top reforms, according to a report released by the Center for American Progress
Maryland Hits Hurdles in Race to the Top
Problems with teacher evaluation systems and data management have only slightly strained Maryland’s progress toward implementing Race to the Top reforms, according to a report released by the Center for American Progress.
Supreme Court Hears Second Day of Debate on Health Care Bill
Tuesday marked another day of serious debate at the Supreme Court as justices heard arguments on the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care bill. It was the second of three days of arguments over the bill, which represents the most time spent on debating a bill in more than 40 years.
Democrats Deadlocked in 1st District; No Concession in Sight
WASHINGTON – Democrats and Republicans now know who their nominees are in all but one of Maryland’s eight congressional races this year following Tuesday’s primary election
Bartlett, Delaney Win Primary Battle
GAITHERSBURG – Maryland’s establishment Democrats — stung by the defeat of their favored 6th Congressional District candidate Rob Garagiola on Tuesday — began to make amends the day after the primary
With Time Running Out Committee Members Say Sixth Gaming Site in Prince George’s Doubtful
Two members of the House Ways and Means Committee said Wednesday they don’t believe a full-fledged, Las Vegas-style casino will head to Prince George’s County as the legislative session comes to an end.
Delaney, Bartlett to Battle for 6th District in November
Maryland’s establishment Democrats — stung by the defeat of their favored 6th Congressional District candidate Rob Garagiola on Tuesday — began to make amends the day after the primary.
Ban on Arsenic in Poultry Feed Inches Closer to Approval
After three years of failed attempts, efforts to pass a ban on arsenic in poultry feed used by the state’s chicken farms appear close to fruition. Eastern Shore senators largely opposed SB 207, sponsored by Sen. Paul Pinsky, D-Prince George’s, on the basis that it would be detrimental to the state’s struggling poultry farms.
O’Malley Still Pushing For Transportation Funding
Gov. Martin O’Malley continues to push for ways to raise much-needed revenue for transportation infrastructure projects. On Wednesday, O’Malley again suggested that adding a penny to the general state sales tax could be a more viable solution than the 6 percent gas tax.