Bill Would Remove Governor from Decision-Making on Parole for Lifers

About 2,100 People Serving Life Sentences in State are Eligible for Parole

Senate Bill Would Expunge Past Marijuana Offenses

A bill to remove convictions for marijuana use or possession of less than 10 grams from criminal records received a lukewarm response from the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Thursday.

Infrastructure Can Be Revitalized with Public-Private Partnerships, Rep. Delaney Says

Infrastructure can be revitalized and jobs can be created when a bipartisan government works with private companies, Rep. John Delaney said Thursday at a Public-Private Partnership Symposium.

Cambridge Celebrates New Harriet Tubman National Park

Relatives, government officials and community members joined together recently in Cambridge to celebrate a new National Park dedicated to abolitionist, humanitarian and Eastern Shore native Harriet Tubman.

Foster Care Funding Bill Draws Dispute Between Veteran, Freshman Senators

A roundup of bills discussed in Annapolis on Wednesday.

University Construction Projects Draw Governor’s Ire After Officials Ask for Additional Funding

ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Larry Hogan — along with the rest of the Board of Public Works — did not hide his irritation with Maryland universities’ request for nearly $35 million in construction funding above original estimates, after officials were unable…

“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.

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.

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.