ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland GOP Senate-House Committee, an obscure political action committee, has become a muscular force in legislative campaign finance
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ANNAPOLIS – When Allen Freidman, a small tavern owner in Laurel, feared Maryland’s proposed smoking ban might burn his business, he didn’t get mad
Term Limits Wave Will Miss Maryland This Year
ANNAPOLIS – The term limits wave continues to gain momentum nationwide, but its crest will miss Maryland – at least this year
Bills Would Curb State’s Unfunded Mandates on Localities
ANNAPOLIS – La Plata Mayor William Eckman said he does not know much about unfunded mandates
Sponsors of Gift Ban Have Accepted Lobbyists’ Largesse
ANNAPOLIS – When GOP lawmakers unveiled their “Republican Contract With Maryland” last October, they vowed to ban all gifts from lobbyists
Casino Bills,570
ANNAPOLIS – How would casino gambling affect Maryland?
With only their zeal in common, lobbyists, industry magnates and clergy packed a House Joint Hearing Friday to tackle that question
Lobbyists’ Gifts Are Worse than Meals, Lawmakers Told
ANNAPOLIS – Is there a difference between a $25 dollar meal and a $25 gift?
Yes, some lobbyists told the House Commerce and Governmental Matters Committee, which Tuesday heard several bills to limit what lawmakers may accept
Gambling Interests Praise Glendening’s Caution on Expansion
ANNAPOLIS – The casino gambling and racing industries seldom find common ground, but members of both trades said Friday they were comfortable with Parris N
Bills Would Bar Former Lawmakers from Lobbying for a While
ANNAPOLIS – The revolving door between the Legislature and lobbying needs to be locked — at least for a little while