Sen. Barbara Mikulski urged her colleagues Tuesday to make equal pay for equal work not just a dream but a reality on Equal Pay Day 2015.
Maryland
Divorce Law in Maryland May Be Broadened
Divorces in the state could happen more quickly, while protecting children and victims of domestic abuse.
Senate’s Fracking Moratorium Bill Delayed While Protesters Gather
While at least 60 opponents of hydraulic fracturing gathered on Lawyer’s Mall for a protest rally Thursday, a Maryland Senate bill that would establish a moratorium on fracking was delayed in the state Senate.
Edwards Raises $335,000 in First Month of Campaign
Rep. Donna Edwards has raised more than $335,000 since she declared her candidacy for the U.S. Senate, according a release from her campaign Friday.
Senate Passes Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Paraphernalia
After some discussion and two failed amendments, the Maryland Senate on Friday passed a bill decriminalizing the use or possession of marijuana paraphernalia.
Metro Roundup: The Return of ATO, a Power Scare and New Clues In Investigation
Metro finally made it through a week with barely any issues. This week’s one major problem, a power outage that affected much of the District, was no fault of the transit system.
D.C., Maryland Lead in Women’s Economic Equality
Women in the District of Columbia are better off economically than women in any state, according to the second report in a seven-part series from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research that was released Wednesday.
Maryland Senate Considers Upping Award Limit in Cases Against Local Government
Critics Say Higher Liability Would Hurt Public Services
Gov. Hogan Funds State Pension, Continuing Budget Battle With Democratic Legislators
Hogan said no one will get all their priorities this session
Maryland Police, Activists Discuss Body-Camera Legislation
Bill Would Allow Video, Audio Recording by Officers