Sen. Brian Frosh initiated legislation to rescind Maryland’s ratification of an amendment which would have permanently prevented Congress from overriding state slavery laws.
Cardin, Fellow Senators Vow Action on Climate Change
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 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.
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.
Task Force Recommends Maryland’s First Veterans Court
The Maryland Task Force on Military Service Members, Veterans and the Courts proposes a veterans court in Prince George’s County.
Harris Opposes Unemployment Benefits Extension Without Job Creation
Rep. Andy Harris opposes unemployment benefits extension without job creation.
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.
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.
Community Groups Work to Overcome Language Barriers in Obamacare Signup
Community health organizations in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties are working to overcome language barriers that have prevented non-English speakers from completing Obamacare insurance applications.