When Gov. Martin O’Malley claimed a minimum wage increase as his top priority of the 2014 legislative session, his final as governor, he sparked a firestorm of debate between lawmakers in Annapolis and the handful of candidates fighting to succeed him.
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Democratic Candidates Push Alternative Energy, Wary of Fracking
Maryland’s Democratic gubernatorial candidates all agree that alternative energy resources are important for growing a sustainable economy. However, many of the Republican candidates question its cost.
Senators Say USAID’s Social Media Program in Cuba Could Endanger Bethesda’s Alan Gross, Others
A U.S. government plan to create a Twitter-like platform in Cuba was dumb and may have endangered the life of 64-year-old Bethesda resident Alan Gross, Sen. Patrick Leahy, a Vermont Democrat, said Tuesday.
Gov. O’Malley Signs More Than 100 Bills, Including Pre-K Expansion
Gov. Martin O’Malley signed more than 100 bills into law Tuesday, including a pre-K expansion and a law ending the practice of holding the owners of pit bulls to a different liability standard.
Fusion Centers’ Collection of Local and State Data Worries Civil Libertarians, Others
Critics of fusion centers say they often violate Americans’ privacy, waste taxpayer dollars, and have demonstrated little success catching terrorists.
Baltimore Group Home Helps Troubled Teen Boys Prepare For Brighter Futures
One Love Group Home provides structure and and access to resources to help teen boys plan for life after juvenile detention.
Oculus Virtual Reality CEO Defends Acquisition by Facebook
The CEO of the much-hyped virtual reality hardware recounted his humble startup beginnings and discussed the future of his company, now owned by Facebook.
Maryland Small Businesses Begin to Adopt Bitcoin
A handful of small businesses in Maryland accept the virtual currency bitcoin, including the bar Bad Decisions in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood.
Vaportini Ban Approved by Maryland General Assembly
Maryland may become the first state to ban the use of Vaportinis, which allow users to inhale fumes from heated alcoholic drinks.