Delegate Eric Luedtke, D-Montgomery, called the proposed bill “the single most effective thing we can do to stop abuse.”
Happenings in Annapolis include new senator; lobbying for healthy vending machines; bay briefing
A round up of all the need-to-know news from Thursday’s General Assembly session.
Cummings Grills Pharmaceutical Execs on Drug-Price Increases
Rep. Elijah Cummings, D- Baltimore, charged Thursday that huge drug-price increases amounted to “blood money” that hurt vulnerable patients and caused hospital budgets to soar.
Hogan Takes Bipartisan Tone for Second State Address, Focuses on Fiscal Conservatism
Hogan praised bipartisan efforts in the past year and pledged for more inter-party cooperation in the coming year. Some Democratic county executives, however, were not impressed.
Maryland Legislators and Farmers Introduce ‘Poultry Litter Management Act’
Introduced to both chambers of the General Assembly on Tuesday, the bill would require major animal agriculture companies to pay the cost of properly disposing excess manure on their contract farms.
Maryland Lawmakers to Introduce Bills Guaranteeing a Week of Paid Sick Leave for All Workers
Advocates say that paid sick leave will make everyone healthier.
A Roundup of Happenings in Annapolis
Alan Gross, educational organizations, new candidate for Congress among capital happenings.
Maryland legislators hear update on $135 million BaltimoreLink plan
Expected to be completed by June 2017, BaltimoreLink will make 745,000 jobs accessible due to expanded public transit.
Maryland Board of Public Works holds annual ‘Hope-A-Thon’, debates air conditioning for Baltimore County Schools
Local school district officials appear before board, advocate for public school funding
Maryland Lawmakers Override 5 of Hogan’s Vetoes; Senate Delays on Felon Voting Rights
The Maryland General Assembly voted to overturn several vetoes, including one that decriminalizes marijuana paraphernalia.