While the share of women in the General Assembly surpasses that of the U.S. Congress, the number has not changed significantly in more than a decade.
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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.
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…
One year after election, Hogan focusing on keeping campaign promises
Governor has cut bridge, road tolls and some agency fees
Maryland’s Legislative Session Is Over, But Hogan Has More Work Ahead
Md. Gov. Larry Hogan spoke to Capital News Service about his first legislative session, as a Republican governor elected in a majority blue state working with a Democratic General Assembly.
A Look At What Passed The Maryland Legislature And What Didn’t
The Maryland General Assembly proposed 2,248 pieces of legislation during the 2015 legislative session. More than 650 bills made it to the governor’s desk, of which Hogan signed 121 into law Tuesday morning.
Maryland Public Information Act Reforms Advancing in Legislature
Stricter enforcement of the Maryland Public Information Act might be on the way with a bill establishing a panel to oversee fees state agencies charge to respond to requests for information.
Education Groups Fear For School Funding with Budget Woes, New Governor, Legislators
Gov.-elect Larry Hogan’s transition team has curtains pulled tight over the budget until after he takes office, but many education groups are gearing up to fight for programs they feel are particularly endangered.
Maryland Legislators Will Debate a Temporary Ban on Fracking
Members of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network gathered outside the Maryland State House Wednesday to advocate for a proposed moratorium on hydraulic fracturing.
Coalition Formed to Fight Same-Sex Marriage in Md.
A number of organizations announced the creation of a new interfaith coalition on Wednesday that will oppose same-sex marriage during the 2012 legislative session in Annapolis.