The 2017 session of the Maryland General Assembly began Wednesday amid confusion stemming from federal investigations plaguing Democrats and concern among Republicans over the possible override of several vetoes issued by Gov. Larry Hogan at the end of the 2016 session.
Local garden clubs join in decorating the Maryland State House for the holidays
ANNAPOLIS – Garden clubs from around the state joined in decorating some two dozen Christmas trees inside the Maryland State House with themes honoring the 24 jurisdictions in Maryland. Each garden club was then presented with a certificate of appreciation…
Post-Labor Day School Start Could Hurt Working Families, Union Says
Though some in tourism-dependent Ocean City cheered Gov. Larry Hogan’s move to force Maryland schools to start after Labor Day, the Maryland State Education Association said it could hurt lower-income families who would be forced to pay for another week of summer child care.
Maryland House of Delegates Votes to Override 2 Hogan Vetoes
This move reflects the sometimes-tense relations between the Republican governor and the Democratic-controlled General Assembly.
Special Guests Plate Food for the Homeless and Hungry at Our Daily Bread
Governor Hogan and his wife help serve food before thanksgiving at Our Daily Bread, alongside Comptroller Franchot and his wife. Archbishop William Lori, also stepped in to lend a helping hand in.
Commission calls for independent panel to redistrict Maryland
A Maryland commission sent recommendations to Gov. Larry Hogan to remediate both congressional and legislative voting districts.
One year after election, Hogan focusing on keeping campaign promises
Governor has cut bridge, road tolls and some agency fees