The National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg will gain an additional $255.8 million, for a total of $1.1 billion, next year if President Barack Obama’s proposed budget is passed.
House Ways and Means Committee Hears Bills on Gambling, Student Data Protection, Financial Literacy Education, School Funding
A roundup of bills heard Thursday in the state legislature.
Bill Would Remove Governor from Decision-Making on Parole for Lifers
About 2,100 People Serving Life Sentences in State are Eligible for Parole
Senate Bill Would Expunge Past Marijuana Offenses
A bill to remove convictions for marijuana use or possession of less than 10 grams from criminal records received a lukewarm response from the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Thursday.
Infrastructure Can Be Revitalized with Public-Private Partnerships, Rep. Delaney Says
Infrastructure can be revitalized and jobs can be created when a bipartisan government works with private companies, Rep. John Delaney said Thursday at a Public-Private Partnership Symposium.
Cambridge Celebrates New Harriet Tubman National Park
Relatives, government officials and community members joined together recently in Cambridge to celebrate a new National Park dedicated to abolitionist, humanitarian and Eastern Shore native Harriet Tubman.
Foster Care Funding Bill Draws Dispute Between Veteran, Freshman Senators
A roundup of bills discussed in Annapolis on Wednesday.
University Construction Projects Draw Governor’s Ire After Officials Ask for Additional Funding
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Larry Hogan — along with the rest of the Board of Public Works — did not hide his irritation with Maryland universities’ request for nearly $35 million in construction funding above original estimates, after officials were unable…