Marylanders with nonviolent criminal records might not have to part the seas to have a second chance, thanks to a state Senate bill designed to allow them to shield certain offenses from their records after a period of no criminal activity.
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‘Augustine’ Commission Recommends New Secretary Position, Other Business-Friendly Measures
A state commission recommended Thursday that Maryland lawmakers create a Cabinet-level position to oversee state agencies connected to commerce and change the perception that Maryland is unfriendly to businesses.
The Mystery of Senate Bill 129: Baltimore City Senator Introduces Bill To Stop Desecration of Human Remains
Was it grave robbing, cemetery vandalism or something more serious that inspired a bill to criminalize desecration of human remains?
In First State of the State Address, Hogan Emphasizes Business, Tax Cuts
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan emphasized a business-friendly environment and tax relief during his State of the State address to the General Assembly on Wednesday.
Ahead of State of the State, Maryland Legislators Have Their Own Ideas About the State
Ahead of this year’s State of the State, legislators from the House of Delegates and the state Senate shared their thoughts on what they expect from Gov. Larry Hogan’s address.
Hogan Announces Budget, Touts Education as Priority
Twenty-four hours after being sworn in, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced his 2016 budget, cutting agency spending by 2 percent, but increasing funding for K-12 schools and higher ed.
Larry Hogan Sworn In as 62nd Governor of Maryland, Faces Challenging Term
Amid a flurry of snowflakes, security officers and supporters, real estate company owner Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. rested his hand on a bible and swore to serve Maryland to the best of his ability, becoming the 62nd governor of Maryland.
Education Groups Fear For School Funding with Budget Woes, New Governor, Legislators
Gov.-elect Larry Hogan’s transition team has curtains pulled tight over the budget until after he takes office, but many education groups are gearing up to fight for programs they feel are particularly endangered.
Mills, Environmentalists Debate Energy Subsidies For Black Liquor
Environmentalists will seek to free up state funds for renewable energy resources by excluding “black liquor” from the list of renewable energy sources eligible for state subsidies, after an effort to do so failed this year.
Autonomy Of Local Schools Uncertain
Local schools have struggled to remain autonomous with binding regulations coming from the state and federal education departments.