Md. Senate on Verge of Historic Same-Sex Marriage Vote

The Maryland Senate is on the verge of approving same-sex marriage after considering a slew of amendments Thursday morning and pushing the legislation to a final vote later in the day.

Md. Senate on Verge of Final Same-Sex Marriage Vote

The Maryland Senate appears on the verge of approving same-sex marriage after considering a slew of amendments Thursday morning and pushing the legislation to a vote later in the day.

Legislators Question Wind Farm Bill’s Impact on Businesses, Job Creation

Legislators questioned Gov. Martin O’Malley about whether the jobs created from his offshore wind legislation will actually go to Marylanders during a House Economic Matters Committee hearing Thursday.

O’Malley, Advocates Participate in Developmental Disabilities Lobby Day

Gov. Martin O’Malley told advocates for the developmentally disabled Tuesday that his proposed budget provides more support for their needs, and that he’ll assure lost millions will be returned to the Developmental Disabilities Administration.

Md. House Narrowly Approves Same-Sex Marriage

The Maryland General Assembly is poised to become the third state legislature this month to approve same-sex marriage after the House of Delegates Friday voted 72-67 to pass the Civil Marriage Protection Act.

House to Take Up Same-Sex Marriage Friday

House of Delegates members overwhelming accepted an amendment Thursday to push back the effective date of a same-sex marriage bill to 2013.

House Committees Vote 25-18 to Send Same-Sex Marriage To Floor

In an unusual two-committee vote Tuesday evening, delegates grappled with several proposed amendments before voting 25 to 18 to send controversial same-sex marriage legislation to the full House, where it could be debated as early as Wednesday.

House Same-Sex Marriage Debate Postponed

The House of Delegates will hold off debate on a same-sex marriage bill until Thursday, a procedural courtesy that allows delegates 24 hours to craft amendments and prepare for a floor debate.

Gov. O’Malley Defends Price of Wind Farm Legislation

Despite reassurances from Gov. Martin O’Malley that additional consumer fees would be capped at $2 a month under his wind farm proposal, a number of senators said Tuesday they are still concerned that tapping into offshore wind would cost too much.

Gov. O’Malley Takes Same-Sex Pitch to House Committees

Gov. Martin O’Malley spoke out again in support of a same-sex marriage bill, testifying before two House committees Friday.