A Baltimore woman says she can’t find a job because she served time in prison. A set of Maryland legislation would work to change that.
Maryland
Gov. Hogan Calls General Assembly ‘Irresponsible’ for not Paring Back Spending Mandates
Hogan said mandated funding levels aren’t sustainable if the economy gets worse.
Activists, legislators tout statewide poll results before hearing for Clean Energy Jobs Act
The bill includes a $40 million investment in clean-energy jobs training.
Unable to Revive Gasping Campaign, Carson Drops Out
Dr. Ben Carson, the last presidential candidate with Maryland ties, ends his quest for the White House.
Milk? Bread? Metro Riders Get A New Way to Shop for Groceries
A six-month pilot project tests whether Metro riders want to buy groceries at the end their rides.
Gov. Larry Hogan’s Redistricting Amendment Debated Before Senate Committee
Hogan’s redistricting plan inched forward one more step with a Senate committee hearing Thursday, but it still has a long way to go.
Bill Would Increase Marriage Age in Maryland
Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary is pushing legislation to increase the minimum marriage age to 18 in Maryland.
Senate Committee Considers a Later First Day of School, Additional Testing Regulations
A roundup of Wednesday’s Senate education committee hearing.
Bill Would Mandate Paid Sick Days for Businesses of 10 Employees or More
Legislation expected to be heard in Senate committee Thursday
Freedom of Speech, Press, Open Meetings Legislation Proposed in Maryland
Committee scheduled to hear testimony on high school newspaper censorship.