Md. Senate Delays Same-Sex Marriage Debate

At the request of bill opponents, the Maryland Senate on Wednesday delayed debate on same-sex marriage by one day. A number of amendments are expected to be introduced during the debate, which could stretch into Friday.

Md. Senate Committee Advances Same-Sex Marriage Bill

The Judicial Proceedings Committee Tuesday voted 7-4 to advance the same-sex marriage bill to the entire chamber. While a vote could come as early as Friday, the possibility of a filibuster remains.

Ethics Panel to Present Currie Recommendations Before Senate

The Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics released a unanimous recommendation to censure Sen. Ulysses Currie and remove him from all positions of senate and Democratic leadership, aside from his standing committee assignment.