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.
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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.
Health coalition pushes ban on brand-name drug price gouging
Brand-name medication and specialty drugs would be protected from price gouging under a proposal by a Maryland health care coalition.
Dems put tax relief atop Maryland legislative priorities
Maryland Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller Jr. and Speaker Michael Busch, both Democrats, on Tuesday in Annapolis laid out three points to offset changes in the recently passed Republican federal tax bill.
Maryland medical society aims to reduce diabetes
The American Medical Association is partnering up with MedChi, the Maryland State Medical Society, as part of a multi-state effort to reduce Type 2 diabetes.
Nonprofit in Rockville restores bikes for charity
ROCKVILLE, Maryland — A Maryland organization collects bikes in order to fix them up and ship them to impoverished areas of Africa, Asia, and South America and boost economic opportunities in those regions.
The bittersweet life for one Syrian refugee in Maryland
In the chaos of war, one thing doesn’t change: People need food.
Maryland’s deadline to enroll in health coverage nears
A series of “last chance” events are scheduled for this weekend to help Marylanders enroll in Affordable Care Act health care coverage for 2018 before the Dec 15. deadline.
Hogan introduces new paid leave measure for Marylanders
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan unveiled measures Tuesday requiring companies with 25 or more employees to grant paid leave by 2020, and funding a $100 million tax credit over five years to “offset the costs of small businesses…