ANNAPOLIS — While state officials have claimed that Maryland has lead the country in technology and innovation, Governor Hogan says technological resources in some agencies are still not up to par. The governor says the state is taking a big step forward in providing important human services to residents throughout the state.
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Planned Parenthood supporters fight possible funding cuts
Supporters of Planned Parenthood joined with state democratic lawmakers to urge the General Assembly to approve legislation that would continue funding for health care services if the federal government cuts back its support for Planned Parenthood.
Legislators ask governor to increase HBCU funding
Maryland’s historically black colleges say there are inequalities when it comes to being properly funded by the state. A senate committee heard testimony on a bill REQUIRING the Governor to include additional for the state’s HBCU’s in his budget.
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.
Read Across America Day brings out a little Seuss for students and adults
Some local officials joined with elementary school students in celebrating the joy of reading and the importance of literacy. One favorite author for both kids and adults was Dr. Seuss.
Fracking battle hits the Maryland State House
With a moratorium on fracking due to expire in the fall, supporters and opponents of fracking are waging a battle at the Maryland State House.
ANIMAL WELFARE: Animal rights supporters turn out for Annapolis Humane Lobby Day
Supporters of animal rights from all over the state descended on the state capital to take part in Humane Lobby day. Their goal: to give animals, like man’s best friends, a voice.
Kids talk: St. Patrick’s Day, leprechauns and pots of gold
Kids at the Annapolis St. Patrick’s Day parade talk leprechauns – how to catch them and what to do with their gold.
Anti-fracking protest at the State House ends with 13 arrests
Thirteen people were arrested in Annapolis Thursday, according to Capitol Police, after a group of faith leaders and Maryland residents gathered in front of the State House, purposely blocking the entrance to protest fracking in the state.
The other ‘Road Kill Bill’: This one is about dead animals
After months of Gov. Larry Hogan publicly criticizing a transportation transparency law last year that he refers to as the “Road Kill Bill,” one lawmaker has introduced his own interpretation.