Five women, saying they were mothers and grandmothers, joined together to block the main entrance to the Maryland State House on Wednesday. All were arrested but released without charges. The five say their protest was an effort to convince the Governor to block the Potomac pipeline project. A decision on the project was expected Thursday.
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Non-public school students rally at the State House to encourage continued state aid
Students came from across the state, missing school for the day, so that they could meet with lawmakers in Annapolis. They were all part of the Council of American Private Education (CAPE) annual Advocacy Day promoting its BOOST program. With help from the state, the BOOST program provides scholarships to students to help cover the cost the attending the state’s nonpublic schools.
Maryland bill addresses questions about state hiring policy
Concerns about a possible hiring-policy change at the Maryland Department of Health involving Gov. Larry Hogan’s appointments office prompted legislation that would add more oversight to enforce laws enacted by the state more than a decade ago.
Annapolis rally calls on Governor to fully fund mental health, addiction aid
-Hundreds rallied on Lawyer’s Mall in front of the State House on Thursday to urge Governor Hogan to “keep the door open” for those suffering from mental and behavioral health challenges. The demonstrators say the General Assembly last year expanded a program to tackle the heroin and opioid addiction problem. But, they say, the Governor’s budget proposal fails to fully fund it.
Baltimore joint crime effort nets hundreds of arrests
Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies working together for the past 60 days to combat violent crime in Baltimore has resulted in the arrests of hundreds of the city’s most violent offenders. The crackdown has lead to ten charges of murder, ten charges of attempted murder and 76 charged with assault or aggravated assault.
Pipeline protesters take frustrations to Hogan’s doorstep
Scores of environmentalists gathered Thursday night in Annapolis to protest a “Potomac Pipeline,” citing inaction on the part of the state in properly vetting the environmental impact of a project that would transport fracked natural gas under the Potomac River.
The Annapolis Bullpen: Budget, taxes and your wallet
This week on the Annapolis Bullpen podcast we dive deep into the budget. We explore how Maryland’s budget works, Gov. Larry Hogan’s priorities and how are the new federal tax laws going to affect the state and you.
Proposed Annapolis bill would allow victims of abuse to keep property records private
Members of the House Environment and Transportation Committee on Tuesday heard from supporters of a bill expanding protections for victims of rape, human trafficking, or stalking. The proposal would shield property records from abusers. In addition to the House bill there is a similar measure being considered in the Senate in addition to a duplicate bill being backed by Governor Hogan.
The Annapolis Bullpen: From the opening gavel to the opening controversy
On this week’s episode of the Annapolis Bullpen Podcast we talk about the opening of the session, veto overrides and tax reform.
Montgomery county middle school receives donation to keep students on the path to physical fitness
Newport Mill Middle School is one of three schools in Maryland to receive a $100,000 “Don’t Quit” grant from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils. Maryland governor Larry Hogan was in attendance to cut the ribbon for the opening of the new fitness center.