Annapolis

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Committee weighs bill to enforce Maryland hiring law

The Maryland House Appropriations Committee this week debated a bill regarding the hiring of state employees that would add more oversight to enforce laws enacted by the legislature more than a decade ago.

In-state tuition bill aimed at Dreamers advances in Md.

A bill that aims to ensure young, undocumented Maryland students referred to as “Dreamers,” can pursue higher education by giving qualified individuals access to in-state tuition is advancing in the Maryland General Assembly.

Hogan’s nonpublic schools funding gets ‘BOOST’ from students

Hundreds of private school students, faculty, parents and supporters piled onto Lawyers Mall on Tuesday for a rally to support Gov. Larry Hogan’s funding for nonpublic schools.

Maryland lawmaker wants state funding eliminated for artificial turf fields and playgrounds

Montgomery County Senator Roger Manno is sponsoring legislation that would end state funding for artificial turf surfaces around Maryland. Manno says there is sufficient concern about possible health risks associated with artificial turf that the state has a responsibility to do something about it.

Maryland bill addresses questions about state hiring policy

Concerns about a possible hiring-policy change at the Maryland Department of Health involving Gov. Larry Hogan’s appointments office prompted legislation that would add more oversight to enforce laws enacted by the state more than a decade ago.

Maryland schools need more physical education, lawmaker says

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — A bill working its way through the General Assembly would mandate more physical education time for elementary school students.

Annapolis Roundup: Medical cannabis, other bills advance

Maryland legislation that expands the state’s medical cannabis industry to include more minority ownership on Thursday passed in the House of Delegates — where it had failed in the waning minutes of the session last year.

Resolutions address gender gap in Maryland businesses

A resolution that states that there is a gender disparity in the Maryland workplace aims to fix the gender gap by encouraging companies to diversify.

Legislative battle is personal for woman who lost family members to suicide

Bowie resident Dorothy Paugh made the trip from her home to Annapolis last week to add her voice to a bill that would allow the seizure of weapons and ammunition for individuals with a history of domestic violence or depression. The bill, referred to as “red flag” legislation, is a personal mission for Paugh whose father and middle son both committed suicide. Paugh says her hope is that the bill may save the lives of others.

Governor Larry Hogan commits $175 million to increase school safety

Following the tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida, Governor Larry Hogan says he wants to make sure that something like that never happens in Maryland.