Maryland’s forest conservation law has failed to protect some of the state’s best forests, scientists and environmentalists say.
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Legislative Roundup: elephants, artificial turf, unspecified gender
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Bills that would outlaw using elephants in certain animal acts, ban using state funds for artificial turf fields or playgrounds, and adding “unspecified” to the gender selection option on a motor vehicle license or state IDs are…
Montgomery County’s Indian immigrants feel the pull of politics
WASHINGTON – When Aruna Miller was a child, the discussions at her kitchen table almost never had to do with politics. As part of an immigrant family, “the conversation more revolved around how to try and assimilate yourself into the…
State lawmakers again consider legalization of marijuana
Supporters and opponents of legislation legalizing possession of up to two ounces of recreational marijuana were back in Annapolis to make their case before a state Senate committee.
Revoking Parental Rights In Cases of Sexual Assault
Maryland lawmakers are now considering whether someone who has either been convicted or suspected of sexual assault or rape should be denied access to a child resulting from the alleged offense.
Cummings Says “No” to Senate Race, Will Seek Re-Election to House
Rep. Elijah Cummings declines to seek the U.S. Senate seat of retiring fellow Democrat Barbara Mikulski.
Maryland Lawmakers Form State’s First Latino Caucus
Five delegates and one state senator recently joined together to announce the creation of the General Assembly’s first ever Latino Caucus.
Former Gov. Harry Hughes Reflects on Life Beyond Politics
“It was eight years of honest government” under Harry Hughes, said former Gov. Parris Glendening.
Hogan Begins Transition Team with Democrat at Head of Budget and Tax Policy
Gov.-elect Larry J. Hogan Jr. has named Robert Neall, a former Republican-turned-Democrat, to his transition team as head of budget and taxation.
Maryland Democrats Continue to Press Hogan on School Construction Funding
Maryland’s Democratic leaders on Thursday said Larry Hogan plans to cut $450 million from school construction funding – a claim Maryland House Minority Leader Nicholaus Kipke said was an “outrageous lie.”