Maryland’s State Senate considers legislation that supporters say will close loopholes and guarantee equal pay for equal work.
Obama Budget Request Reflects Global Engagement on Multiple Fronts
The Obama administration is requesting $50.1 billion in next year’s budget to fund a foreign policy that Secretary of State John Kerry has characterized as U.S. global engagement “in arena after arena.”
Happenings in Annapolis include bills on lead paint; drunken driving damages; new health commission
A roundup of happenings in Annapolis from Feb. 9, 2016.
Homeland Security Officials to Use More Social Media to Screen Refugees
The Department of Homeland Security aims to increase the use of social media significantly in the vetting process of refugees and visa applicants.
Maryland Bill Would Require Sexual Abuse Awareness Education in Schools
Delegate Eric Luedtke, D-Montgomery, called the proposed bill “the single most effective thing we can do to stop abuse.”
Historic Senate Chamber Restored in Maryland State House
The historic senate chamber in which George Washington resigned as Commander in Chief has been restored. The arrangement of the furniture reflects the way the room looked on December 23, 1783 according to carefully researched protocols for important Congressional events in the late 18th century.
Reactions: Baltimore mayor will not seek re-election
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake called a press conference Friday morning and made a formal announcement that she would not seek re-election and focus her attention on healing the city in the wake of Freddie Gray’s death.
Maryland Puts Voluntary Ban on Palcohol
Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot and Maryland Alcohol Wholesalers and Distributors have reached an agreement on the voluntary ban of the product Palcohol. Pacohol, powdered alcohol, was approved by the FDA but state leaders say there are too many risks associated with the product.
Confident Obama Proposes Middle Class Economic Solutions in State of the Union Address
President Barack Obama focused on strengthening the economic conditions of middle-class Americans and the measures he announced could have a significant impact on Maryland and Marylanders.
Maryland’s Congressional Delegation Reacts to the State of the Union
Members of Maryland’s Congressional delegation had the following reactions to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address on Tuesday night.