Sen. Ben Cardin and other members of the Climate Action Task Force are planning to “wake up Congress” and make noise about climate change
Maryland
Maryland Legislature to Consider Rescission of 1860s Pro-Slavery Law
Sen. Brian Frosh initiated legislation to rescind Maryland’s ratification of an amendment which would have permanently prevented Congress from overriding state slavery laws.
Brown Tells Lawmakers That Reports Gave No Warning of Botched Health Care Rollout
Brown said reports he received as overseer of Maryland’s health care reform failed to alert him to major glitches that would mark the launch of the state’s health care exchange website.
Maryland Plans to Reform Health Care Spending in Hospitals
Officials announced the approval of a new Maryland plan that could put the state at the forefront of progressive health care.
Maryland Has One of the Highest Rates of Marijuana Possession Arrests
Since 2007, Maryland has been in the top five states in marijuana possession arrest rate.
Anti-Fracking Protesters Await General Assembly Members on Opening Day
More than 75 protesters and members of environmental organizations, such as the Sierra Club and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, met in front of the State House for an anti-fracking rally on the opening day of the General Assembly.
Minimum Wage, “Rain Tax” and Marijuana: Md. Legislature 2014
Members of the House and Senate convened Wednesday to start the legislative session.
Harris Opposes Unemployment Benefits Extension Without Job Creation
Rep. Andy Harris opposes unemployment benefits extension without job creation.
P.G. County Casino Bidder Proposes to Pay Higher Tax Rate
One of the three applicants bidding for Maryland’s sixth casino in Prince George’s County has said it would give more money in slot machine tax to the state than its competitors.
Women Entering Prison at Higher Rates
Women are entering the U.S. prison system at a faster rate than any other group, and they face an array of issues that male inmates don’t, including pregnancy and higher rates of mental health issues.