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.
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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.