ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Lawmakers this week began hearing testimony and debating several key pieces of Gov. Larry Hogan’s legislative agenda, including his proposed repeal of the Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act of 2016. The act, which Hogan calls “the…
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Senate Walk Out
ANNAPOLIS, Md–During a heated conversation on the Senate Floor Thursday morning, the majority of the 14 Republican senators walked out of the chamber in protest. The senators complained they were not given sufficient time to review the Maryland Defense Act…
Maryland Senate votes to override Clean Energy Jobs veto
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – The state Senate voted Thursday morning to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s 2016 veto of the Clean Energy Jobs bill, 32 to 13, after the House voted 85 to 51 Tuesday to override the measure.
Dems propose withdrawal of constitutional convention calls
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — State Democrats announced a package of new legislation Tuesday aimed at resisting policy efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration and the Republican-controlled Congress. Five pieces of legislation are included in the package. One would withdraw all of…
In farewell, Mikulski urges bipartisanship and a warning
WASHINGTON – Since the 1990s, Maryland Sen. Barbara Mikulski has periodically organized dinners with the rest of the women in the Senate, no matter the party affiliation. RELATED STORY: Maryland comes up short at critical time for women politicians The…
Senate Discusses Bill on Funding for After School Programs
The Senate votes preliminary approval for the Maryland Extended Day and Summer Enhancement Program that would fund after-school and summer programs for students in low income schools
Maryland Senate Passes Criminal Justice Reform Bill After Debate Over Amendments
While the bill passed unanimously by a vote of 46-0 Thursday, senators from both sides of the aisle voiced concerns about the legislation.
Legislators Push for Equal Pay For Women
Maryland’s State Senate considers legislation that supporters say will close loopholes and guarantee equal pay for equal work.