Sen. Ben Cardin, the ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, praised the passage of bipartisan legislation he negotiated with Sen. Bob Corker, D-Tenn., the committee’s chair, that would enable Congress to review the nuclear deal being negotiated with Iran.
Mikulski Urges Congress To Pass Paycheck Fairness Act
Sen. Barbara Mikulski urged her colleagues Tuesday to make equal pay for equal work not just a dream but a reality on Equal Pay Day 2015.
Maryland Schools Feel Pull Between GOP Governor, Democratic Majority
Gov. Hogan and Democrat legislators push education priorities – charter schools and K-12 funding, respectively – as 2015 legislative session comes to a close.
Maryland Legislature Passes State Budget, But Some Spending Uncertainty Remains
The Maryland General Assembly passed the state’s $40.7 billion budget.
Tuesday Politics Roundup: O’Malley, Clinton, Mikulski and Cummings
Martin O’Malley reminded supporters that he still existed after Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for president, Barbara Mikulski endorsed Clinton and Elijah Cummings says he’s No. 1.
Senate’s Fracking Moratorium Bill Delayed While Protesters Gather
While at least 60 opponents of hydraulic fracturing gathered on Lawyer’s Mall for a protest rally Thursday, a Maryland Senate bill that would establish a moratorium on fracking was delayed in the state Senate.
Hogan, Franchot Continue Expressing Frustration Over State Agencies’ Contracts Process
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot, a Democrat, on Wednesday again railed in frustration against the procurement processes of state agencies requesting contract approval from the Board of Public Works.
Maryland Hotel Tax Bill Continues to Face Debate
Maryland has become a battleground for travel industry giants and hotels of all sizes.
Laughs and Lawmaking on Maryland House Floor Tuesday
Maryland state delegates took part in playful April Fool’s Day fun on the House floor Tuesday, but also passed bills on subjects far from light.