Anti-Fracking Protesters Await General Assembly Members on Opening Day

More than 75 protesters and members of environmental organizations, such as the Sierra Club and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, met in front of the State House for an anti-fracking rally on the opening day of the General Assembly.

Mizeur Says Politics A Longtime Calling

Heather Mizeur’s run for governor in Maryland is unprecedented: If elected she will become the first female governor in state history and the first openly-gay governor in the nation.

Maryland Minute Update: November 20, 2013

CNS reporter Ben Oldach updates you on the latest happenings from around the state including the Baltimore “Stop and Frisk” policy, Google paying $1 million to the state of Maryland and a gubernatorial candidate who is in favor of legalizing marijuana.

Candidate Mizeur Proposes to Legalize and Tax Marijuana

Gubernatorial Democratic candidates open to marijuana debate.

Democrats Focus on Pre-K Expansion in Gubernatorial Race

Democratic candidates for the governor’s mansion are making the education of Maryland’s youngest citizens a priority, calling for expanded pre-K schooling

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 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 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.

New Same-Sex Marriage Bill Provides More Religious Protections

Gov. Martin O’Malley touted increased religious protections as he promoted a new same-sex marriage bill Tuesday that supporters hope can overcome the objections raised last year.