Bills making their way through the Maryland Legislature would allow neon pink hunting gear; ban pot smoking in cars; and allow live streaming video of the House and Senate floor. A bill would also allow a tax deduction for organ donation expenses.
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Gov. Hogan announces cancer diagnosis; bills of interest
Gov. Larry Hogan announced in a news conference Thursday that he has developed a common and “not-serious” form of skin cancer, and will have a procedure to fully remove the cancerous spots from his forehead Saturday.
Hogan touts fiscal focus, criticizes national divisiveness in State of State
Gov. Larry Hogan delivers his final State of the State address of his term Wednesday, amid a partisan General Assembly session and federal government.
‘#MeToo’ movement could buoy success for Maryland bills
A bill that would end parental rights of rapists passed both houses of the Maryland General Assembly on Tuesday — among the most visible initiatives in Annapolis echoing a cultural shift in attitudes nationwide toward sexual assault and women’s rights.
Roundup of bills moving through Maryland’s legislature
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — From a proposal to protect ship captains from laser pointers to a possible end to a front license tag, here are some of the more interesting bills recently introduced in the Maryland General Assembly. Public Safety –…
Foster care bill aims to expand tuition grants
Some teenagers in foster care about to age out of the system are faced with whether they can afford a college degree. Maryland lawmakers have proposed an expansion of tuition grants to help more residents who have gone through the foster care system get a higher education.
The Annapolis Bullpen: From the opening gavel to the opening controversy
On this week’s episode of the Annapolis Bullpen Podcast we talk about the opening of the session, veto overrides and tax reform.
Gov. Larry Hogan previews budget plan for the 2019 fiscal year
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Tuesday previewed his budget plan for FY19. Hogan’s budget includes no new taxes, increases funding for education and protects Marylanders from changes in the federal tax code.
Governor Hogan launches another effort for redistricting reform
Governor Larry Hogan is again calling on state lawmakers to pass legislation that will overhaul the state’s current method for congressional redistricting. Hogan wants an independent, non-partisan commission to handle redistricting.
Bills heard on airplane seats, venison donations and more
On Wednesday, legislators heard bills on the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s access to birth certificates; airplane passenger safety; e-cigarette sales; classroom cellphone use; tuition for those in foster care; and venison donations — among others.