For decades, the jobs that many Baltimoreans rely on have been moving to the suburbs. But most of the region’s transit routes haven’t been changed since before the Maryland Transit Administration took over local bus service in 1971.
Delegate Pushes for Statewide Native American Heritage Month
Delegate Peter Murphy, D-Charles, introduced a bill that would make November Native American Heritage Month in Maryland. The month is already recognized at the federal level.
Lieutenant Governor Proposes $4.3 Million Expansion of Pre-K
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown announced a $4.3 million expansion of prekindergarten to add an additional 1,600 children from a broader economic base, packaged with Gov. Martin O’Malley’s budget proposal.
Lawmakers Introduce Measure to Legalize, Tax Marijuana in Maryland
The proposed Marijuana Control Act of 2014 would make it legal for Maryland residents to possess, use and grow marijuana, which would be regulated and taxed like alcohol.
Energy Company Eying Gas Basin that Runs Under Southern Maryland
An energy company is leasing land on the Virginia side of a natural gas basin that runs through Southern Maryland.
O’Malley’s Budget Proposal Calls for Hike in College Tuition
Chancellor Brit Kirwan said he is pleased with O’Malley’s proposed budget, which calls for a 3 percent college tuition hike.
O’Malley Plans No Tax Increases for Marylanders in 2015 Budget
Gov. Martin O’Malley boasts optimistic job creation efforts and spending cuts for the state in his 2015 budget despite heavy Republican opposition.
Supreme Court Case Draws Attention to Nomination Battles
Many nominees for federal posts still await confirmation, including some in Maryland, as presidential appointments return to the spotlight thanks to this week’s Supreme Court debate over President Barack Obama’s recess appointments.
Lt. Gov. Brown Favors Emergency Legislation for Retroactive Health Care Enrollment
Despite a rocky rollout, the Maryland governor’s office pushes for residents to sign up for health care through the state’s Health Benefit Exchange.
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.