Legislative Proposal Could Give The Wealthy A Break From Estate Taxes

Opponents of the measure told lawmakers that the bipartisan proposal amounted to a tax break for Maryland’s wealthiest citizens.

O’Malley Signs Retroactive Health Insurance Bill

Gov. Martin O’Malley signed the emergency health care bill that will allow residents to retroactively enroll for coverage under the Maryland Health Insurance Plan after glitches plagued the exchange website.

Joint Legislative Agenda Focuses On Business Development

The Maryland General Assembly’s agenda this session includes a legislative package that focuses on economic and business development.

Brown Surges in Endorsements, Others Downplay the Support

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown added another endorsement to his growing list of sponsors Thursday, but others suggest this support doesn’t make a difference when voters go to the ballot box.

Groups Call for Special Session, Republicans Disagree

Several Maryland groups on Wednesday pressured lawmakers to reconvene for a special session and prevent more than $500 million in cuts under the “doomsday” budget, rejecting Republican claims that the current budget is sufficient.

Gov. O’Malley Silent about Budget Special Session

Maryland’s Senate president expects Gov. Martin O’Malley to call a special legislative session on budget and gambling bills in the next few days.