The seven major candidates vying to replace Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley in 2015 expressed a broad range of views on marijuana decriminalization and legalization.
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Tax Reform and Green Energy Take Forefront in Candidates’ Economic Platforms
From shrinking the corporate income tax to creating a chicken-litter-to-fuel facility, Maryland’s candidates for governor have strikingly different plans to make the state a better place to do business.
Gubernatorial Candidates Split on Minimum Wage
When Gov. Martin O’Malley claimed a minimum wage increase as his top priority of the 2014 legislative session, his final as governor, he sparked a firestorm of debate between lawmakers in Annapolis and the handful of candidates fighting to succeed him.
Maryland Senate Passes Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
The Maryland Senate voted in favor of legislation to lessen the penalty for possession and use of small amounts of marijuana in the state.
House Passes Estate Tax Exemption Increase
The Maryland House of Delegates overwhelmingly passes bipartisan legislation to raise the state’s estate tax threshold.
Maryland Senate Committee Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
Maryland is one step closer to decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana this legislative session, though a series of hurdles remain.
Minimum Wage Measure Sparks Heated Debate In House
Several Republican lawmakers voiced persisting opposition to Gov. Martin O’Malley’s measure to raise the Maryland minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, proposing a slew of changes to the bill on that would chip away at many of its provisions.
Marijuana Debate Headed to Maryland Senate Committee
Maryland lawmakers are set to get their first real whiff of marijuana legislation this session with hearings scheduled on measures that look to lift or loosen the state’s ban on recreational use of the drug.
Gansler Received Campaign Funding From Attorney General’s Office Affiliates
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Doug Gansler received campaign funding last year from individuals and businesses who have done work with the Attorney General’s Office.
Legislators’ Reactions To Gov. O’Malley’s Address
After Gov. Martin O’Malley delivered his final State of the State address on Thursday, Maryland lawmakers responded.