ANNAPOLIS – The Senate Friday passed a bill to legalize video slot machine gambling in Maryland, sending the matter to an uncertain future in the House of Delegates
Republicans Criticize Elections Bill, Halt Slots Vote
ANNAPOLIS – Senate Republicans postponed a vote Thursday on a bill to legalize slot machine gambling, a response to what they said was an attempt to “railroad” an unrelated but politically sensitive bill
Senate to Forward Slots Proposal; House Begins Debate
ANNAPOLIS – The Senate moved closer Wednesday to legalizing slot machine gambling in Maryland, while a House committee heard familiar testimony from both sides of the debate
Senate Panel Shapes Slots Bill
ANNAPOLIS – A Senate committee Friday approved changes to Gov
Lawmakers Work Toward Minimum-wage Increase
ANNAPOLIS – Marylanders earning minimum wage would be paid $1 more per hour — about $2,100 more per year for full-time workers — if a bill in the Senate becomes law
Isabel Storm Prompts Price Gouging Legislation
ANNAPOLIS – After Hurricane Isabel swept through Maryland in 2003, the state Attorney General’s office received numerous complaints about price gouging
Lawmaker Seeks Break for School Shoppers
ANNAPOLIS – Families would see their back-to-school shopping bills slimmed if sales taxes are lifted for five days this August
Bill Drafters Bustle to Meet Burgeoning Bill Requests
ANNAPOLIS – Weekend shifts and 10- or 12-hour workdays are typical this time of year for Susan Phelps, but lately it’s been busier than usual