ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Overhauling state tax code in response to sweeping federal tax cuts, bolstering school safety after a shooting at a Southern Maryland high school and stabilizing health insurance markets were just a few of the myriad policy decisions the Maryland General Assembly addressed in 2018 during the 90-day legislative session.
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Amazon incentive plan awaits Governor’s signature
Governor Hogan’s $8.5 billion incentive plan to help convince Amazon to build its second headquarters in Montgomery County won final legislative approval in Annapolis on Wednesday sending the bill on to the Governor for his signature.
Annapolis roundup: Bill signing; veto override; census suit
Governor Larry Hogan signed seven bills while two of his vetoes were overridden. Meanwhile, Maryland joined 19 other states to sue the federal government over citizenship questions on the 2020 census.
Museum uses oysters to highlight Annapolis, Chesapeake Bay history
When it comes to learning about Maryland’s seafood history past and present, there’s a little known museum in Annapolis where visitors can find out all about it through some hands experiences.
Annapolis lawmakers work to beat the clock on medical marijuana legislation
Time is running out for the Maryland General Assembly and so is time to act on revising the state’s Medical Marijuana law. House Bill 2, an emergency bill, would require medical cannabis licenses include minorities and women. The bill has already been approved by the House and won preliminary approval in the Senate on Tuesday.
Maryland hunters can soon wear pink, thanks to two sisters
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Thanks to the work of two novice hunters — young sisters from the Eastern Shore — Maryland hunters may soon be allowed to wear bright pink safety gear. Before taking a hunter safety class in October 2016,…
Maryland lawmakers tackle health care proposals
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — A trio of weighty healthcare bills are moving through legislature to counterbalance recent healthcare decisions at the federal level.
Maryland bill would put an armed officer in every school
Determined to pass meaningful legislation in the wake of the Parkland and Great Mills high school shootings, Maryland lawmakers are considering a measure to put an armed school resource officer in every public school. The bill comes as part of a four-bill package being rushed through the General Assembly as session nears end.
Maryland Senate considers bill banning gay conversion therapy
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – Maryland could become the 10th state in the country to prohibit the controversial practice of “gay conversion therapy” by health professionals on minors. The Maryland state senate on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to a bill that would classify the practice as unprofessional conduct. If a health professional were found to have violated the prohibition they would be subject to discipline from the state’s licensing board.
The Annapolis Bullpen: #Metoo in Annapolis
This week on the Annapolis Bullpen we look at the Me Too movement and see how it’s affected the Annapolis Legislature. We look at recent sexual harassment allegations and bills that the legislature is exploring to curb harassment.