As Maryland lawmakers work this year to overhaul regulation of health insurance coverage, lobbyists for the Maryland Acupuncture Society are working to make sure they cover alternative treatments.
Gov. O’Malley Says Gas Tax Would Address Safety, Congestion Concerns
Gov. Martin O’Malley defended his proposed six percent sales tax on gasoline before House and Senate committees Wednesday, saying Maryland needs to address crumbling transportation infrastructure and crippling traffic congestion.
Live Blog of Medical Marijuana Legalization Hearing
On Friday afternoon, legislators will discuss several bills that would legalize medical marijuana in Maryland. Capital News Service reporter Mike Bock is attending the hearing and will live blog the debate.
Romney’s Bain Capital has mixed investing record in Maryland
COLLEGE PARK – Under Mitt Romney’s leadership, investment firm Bain Capital had some notable successes — and some equally notable failures — when buying companies to turn around. Their record in Maryland is no exception. Under Romney, the firm invested…
President Clinton Endorses Delaney in 6th
Bill Clinton has endorsed 6th District Congressional candidate John Delaney, proving the Democratic primary will be a fight.
O’Malley Signs Same-Sex Marriage Bill as Opponents Push Referendum
As Maryland joined the District of Columbia and seven other states in legalizing same-sex marriage Thursday, opponents were already in the beginning stages of an effort to repeal the law in a likely November referendum.
Computer Glitch Miscounts Votes in House of Delegates
A computer glitch in the House of Delegates caused eight votes this session, including the same-sex marriage bill, to appear incorrectly on the electronic vote-counting board.
Voters Prepare: Deadlines, Early Voting Approach
Time is running short for residents to register to vote and choose their candidate in Maryland’s April 3 primary elections, and with new district lines going into effect this year, there is an added level of complexity in this spring’s balloting.
Mikulski Blasts Blunt Health Care Amendment
Women’s reproductive health would be compromised if an amendment to the Senate transportation bill allowing employers to deny health coverage for services they morally object to passes, a group of senators and health care professionals said.
Bartlett Backs Mustaches, But Not Tax Break
Legislation to give Mustachioed-Americans a $250 tax break was rumored to be supported by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, but he’s never heard of the STACHE Act.