Tuesday marked another day of serious debate at the Supreme Court as justices heard arguments on the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care bill. It was the second of three days of arguments over the bill, which represents the most time spent on debating a bill in more than 40 years.
President Obama Tells Students to Take On Clean Energy Jobs
In his speech to students at the Prince George’s Community College, President Barack Obama stressed the importance of clean energy jobs, and said that community colleges are in a unique position to prepare students to take them on.
Maryland Lawmakers Push Bills to Honor Tubman
Four bills before the Maryland House and Senate seek to memorialize and honor Harriet Tubman in the state and in the U.S. Capitol.
Bill Sponsor Advocates Missing Child Reporting Bill to Prevent More Casey Anthonys
Legislation before both the Maryland House and Senate would penalize parents or guardians who wait to report to authorities if their child is missing or dead.
President Obama’s Budget Increases Funds for the Chesapeake Bay Program
Though overall funding for the Environmental Protection Agency was cut in President Obama’s 2013 budget, he proposed a $15 million increase for the EPA’s Chesapeake Bay Program.
Rosecroft Raceway hopes gaming is in their future
Troubled Rosecroft Raceway is hoping to become one of the newest casino locations should the measure to bring gaming to Prince George’s County pass and be approved on referendum.
Maryland Delegates Discuss a Bill to Put a Lock on the Transportation Trust Fund
At a hearing Tuesday, lawmakers discussed a bill that would prevent money from the state’s Transportation Trust Fund from being used for anything other than transportation projects.
In Same-Sex Marriage Testimony, O’Malley Balances Religious Freedom, Civil Rights
In testimony before a Senate committee Tuesday, Gov. Martin O’Malley stressed the importance of balancing the freedom of Maryland’s religious institutions to practice their faith with the civil rights of same-sex couples in the state.
Ehrlich Campaign Aide Facing Trial for Robocalls
Opening statements were made Tuesday in the Baltimore City Circuit Court trial of Paul Schurick, the chief campaign aide to former Governor Bob Ehrlich. Schurick is being charged in connection with robocalls made in the 2010 governor’s race allegedly designed to suppress the African-American vote.
Democrats and Republicans Come Together to Support Troops
It’s not every day you see Democratic and Republican leaders hanging out at the same party in Washington. But when it comes to supporting the troops for Veterans Day, that’s exactly what they did.