Lawmakers react to Governor’s third State of the State

ANNAPOLIS– Governor Larry Hogan delivered his third annual State of the State address. He touched on a variety of topics from education to transportation, and highlighted the importance of bipartisanship in the upcoming year. Reactions of democrats varied from hopeful and critical.

Van Hollen to Run for Senate

Rep. Chris Van Hollen told supporters in an email Wednesday that he would be running to fill retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s seat in 2016.

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.

In Same-Sex Marriage Testimony, O’Malley Balances Religious Freedom, Civil Rights

In testimony before a Senate committee Tuesday, Gov. Martin O’Malley stressed the importance of balancing the freedom of Maryland’s religious institutions to practice their faith with the civil rights of same-sex couples in the state.