Former Marriott executive and TV anchor Kathleen Matthews has pulled ahead in fundraising for the eighth district congressional seat, outpacing State Sen. Jamie Raskin and State Del. Kumar Barve in the third quarter of 2015.
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Race to Fill Van Hollen’s Seat Heating Up
A seventh candidate entered the crowded race for Maryland’s 8th congressional district Monday, as the contest to replace Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, in the Montgomery County-based House seat continues to heat up.
Maryland Congressional Races Reach First Fundraising Benchmark
With the release of campaign fundraising reports Wednesday night, the races for Congressional seats in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties reached their first important benchmark.
Maryland Public Information Act Reforms Advancing in Legislature
Stricter enforcement of the Maryland Public Information Act might be on the way with a bill establishing a panel to oversee fees state agencies charge to respond to requests for information.
Old Testament, New Law: Marylanders May Find Forgiveness in ‘Second Chance’ Bill
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.
College Park Murder-Suicide Raises Questions About Gun Background Checks for Mentally Ill
Tragic events at UMD raised questions about the effectiveness of state gun laws in preventing the sale of deadly firearms to those suffering from mental illness.
Md. Senate Approves Historic Same-Sex Marriage Bill, Gov. O’Malley to Sign
The Maryland Senate Thursday voted 25-22 to approve same-sex marriage, sending the bill to the desk of Gov. Martin O’Malley.
Md. Senate on Verge of Historic Same-Sex Marriage Vote
The Maryland Senate is on the verge of approving same-sex marriage after considering a slew of amendments Thursday morning and pushing the legislation to a final vote later in the day.
Md. Senate on Verge of Final Same-Sex Marriage Vote
The Maryland Senate appears on the verge of approving same-sex marriage after considering a slew of amendments Thursday morning and pushing the legislation to a vote later in the day.
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.