Under the program, the comptroller’s office can withhold the tax refunds of those with an outstanding arrest warrant.
Edwards, Van Hollen Split with White House Over Immigration Raids
Maryland Reps. Donna Edwards and Chris Van Hollen, both Democratic front runners in the U.S. Senate race, have objected to the recent immigration raids targeting migrants in cities across the United States, saying the operations are creating “widespread fear and panic in immigrant communities.”
Gov. Hogan Raises More Money in First Year Than Former Gov. O’Malley
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan has raised more money in his first year in office than his Democratic predecessor, Gov. Martin O’Malley, in the largely Democratic state of Maryland.
Maryland Senate Passes Override of Hogan’s Veto of Felon Voting Rights
The felon voting rights bill is expected to expand voting rights to an additional 40,000 felons, supporters say.
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.
Happenings in Annapolis include bills on lead paint; drunken driving damages; new health commission
A roundup of happenings in Annapolis from Feb. 9, 2016.
Lawmakers Introduce New Standards for Greenhouse Gas Reduction
The bill sets a new goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent from 2006 levels by 2030.
Hogan Announces Commission to Improve Procurement System
Executive order, electronic tax returns among topics discussed at Maryland Board of Public Works meeting
Maryland Democrats Introduce Gun Safety Legislation
The bills will ban guns on college campuses, prevent anyone on the FBI terror watch list from buying a gun and make judges remind anyone convicted of domestic violence to surrender their weapons.
Hogan Delivers Budget Supplement to Fund Prince George’s Hospital
Hogan proposed $55 million for Prince George’s Regional Medical Center, which has been a funding goal of Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., D-Calvert.