Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Fort Washington, received important in-state endorsements Wednesday morning in the race to replace retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski.
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A Look At What Passed The Maryland Legislature And What Didn’t
The Maryland General Assembly proposed 2,248 pieces of legislation during the 2015 legislative session. More than 650 bills made it to the governor’s desk, of which Hogan signed 121 into law Tuesday morning.
Laughs and Lawmaking on Maryland House Floor Tuesday
Maryland state delegates took part in playful April Fool’s Day fun on the House floor Tuesday, but also passed bills on subjects far from light.
Maryland Hotel Tax Bill Continues to Face Debate
Maryland has become a battleground for travel industry giants and hotels of all sizes.
Hogan Once Again Grills University System Over Construction
For the second consecutive meeting, the Board of Public Works on Wednesday criticized the University System of Maryland for vague and confusing language in requests for additional construction funding totaling more than $29 million, but eventually voted to approve the projects.
Hogan, Franchot Continue Expressing Frustration Over State Agencies’ Contracts Process
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot, a Democrat, on Wednesday again railed in frustration against the procurement processes of state agencies requesting contract approval from the Board of Public Works.
Tuesday Politics Roundup: O’Malley, Clinton, Mikulski and Cummings
Martin O’Malley reminded supporters that he still existed after Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy for president, Barbara Mikulski endorsed Clinton and Elijah Cummings says he’s No. 1.
Cardin Praises Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Review Iran Nuclear Deal
Sen. Ben Cardin, the ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, praised the passage of bipartisan legislation he negotiated with Sen. Bob Corker, D-Tenn., the committee’s chair, that would enable Congress to review the nuclear deal being negotiated with Iran.
Maryland Schools Feel Pull Between GOP Governor, Democratic Majority
Gov. Hogan and Democrat legislators push education priorities – charter schools and K-12 funding, respectively – as 2015 legislative session comes to a close.