A roundup of bills discussed in Annapolis on Wednesday.
Maryland
Bill Would Remove Governor from Decision-Making on Parole for Lifers
About 2,100 People Serving Life Sentences in State are Eligible for Parole
NIST Receives $1.1 Billion in Obama’s Proposed Budget
The National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg will gain an additional $255.8 million, for a total of $1.1 billion, next year if President Barack Obama’s proposed budget is passed.
“The Next MacGyver” Aims To Attract More Women to Engineering
A group of engineers and Hollywood producers hopes a show featuring a MacGyver-type lead female character will inspire girls to pursue engineering career paths.
Gov. Larry Hogan Proposes Bill to Eliminate Veteran Income Tax
Gov. Larry Hogan announced a new bill that could eliminate income taxes for Maryland’s retired military veterans.
Enrollment in Afterschool Programs Up Nationally; Maryland Lags
Maryland lags behind the 2014 national averages for children enrolled in afterschool programs, according to a survey commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance.
Hoyer Pleased with Maryland Health Exchange Numbers
Rep. Steny Hoyer expressed satisfaction with the number of people who have signed up for health insurance through the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange this year.
Hatchery, DNR Officials Begin Releasing Fish in Maryland Waters
The Department of Natural Resources and the Albert Powell Fish Hatchery team up to stock nearly 300 locations with trout across the state of Maryland.
Baltimore Native & NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman Gives Kids a Tour of Outer Space
Native Baltimorean and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman returned to earth in November after six months aboard the international space station. He told the kids and visitors at the Maryland Science Center that he hopes they follow in his footsteps by obtaining a strong science background.
Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Drops Despite Efforts
The number of people who enrolled in health care plans this year through the Maryland Health Connection has dropped by 10.4 percent at this point, despite efforts to increase the number of insured including a larger call center staff, a streamlined website and more public knowledge of the program.