With the passage of Question 6 a little over a year ago, gay marriage was legalized in Maryland. But what is the state of gay marriage now?
Concussion Sensor Bill Aimed at Student Athletes’ Safety Dies Without a Vote
A House of Delegates bill that would have established a pilot program to add concussion sensors to football equipment at high schools throughout Maryland died in subcommittee.
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.
Montgomery County adds new housing program for homeless
Rockville–The Montgomery County 100,000 Homes Campaign announced a new housing program for medically vulnerable homeless.
Gubernatorial Candidates Split on Minimum Wage
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.
Maryland Legislators Reflect on Successes and Failures
At midnight on April 8th, the majority leader in both houses of the Maryland General Assembly announced “sine die,” the end of the 90-day session. So how did Governor O’Malley’s final legislative agenda fare?
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.
Brewing Up Business
SILVER SPRING- A new law passed in Annapolis would allow Montgomery County breweries to open without being a fully licensed restaurant. Denizens in Silver Spring would be the first to benefit and bring new business to the area.