ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – The state Senate voted Thursday morning to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s 2016 veto of the Clean Energy Jobs bill, 32 to 13, after the House voted 85 to 51 Tuesday to override the measure.
STATE OF THE STATE: Gov. Larry Hogan addresses Maryland General Assembly
ANNAPOLIS — Governor Hogan delivers his third state-of-the-state address saying much has been accomplished over the past couple of years but there’s more work yet to be done.
Senate bill would allow student refusal of animal dissection
State Sen. Ronald Young, D-Frederick and Washington counties, this week proposed legislation requiring that public and nonpublic schools allow students the right to refuse to participate in or observe coursework that involves live or dead animals.
Analyst: Md. could lose $1.4 billion under health care repeal
A federal repeal of the national health care law could cost Maryland $1.4 billion in the 2018 fiscal year, state budget analysts said Tuesday.
Maryland’s General Assembly gavels in 2017 session
The 2017 session of the Maryland General Assembly began Wednesday amid confusion stemming from federal investigations plaguing Democrats and concern among Republicans over the possible override of several vetoes issued by Gov. Larry Hogan at the end of the 2016 session.
Community-police relations a legislative priority, ACLU says
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland–After Maryland’s 2016 legislative session gave way to notable criminal justice reform, the ACLU of Maryland is looking to revive some prolonged efforts in improving the community-police relationship that may have fallen to the wayside. The majority of the…
Local garden clubs join in decorating the Maryland State House for the holidays
ANNAPOLIS – Garden clubs from around the state joined in decorating some two dozen Christmas trees inside the Maryland State House with themes honoring the 24 jurisdictions in Maryland. Each garden club was then presented with a certificate of appreciation…
In Maryland, efforts to streamline exonerations stymied
By Eleanor Mueller Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Sabein Burgess wasted no time trying to prove his innocence. Convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in June 1995, the then-24-year-old waited just 10 days after his trial before…
Gov. Larry Hogan Proposes Budget Cuts
ANNAPOLIS, Md.–Governor Hogan asks the state Board of Public Works to approve $82 million in cuts to reduce a projected $250 budget shortfall. The Board gave its unanimous approval.