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Offshore Wind Farm Nears Success in Senate
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., pushed Gov. Martin O’Malley’s offshore wind energy bill closer to passage Thursday, with several amendments pending and several having already failed. A final vote could come Friday or Monday.
Legislators Push to Make Soft-Shell Crab State Sandwich
Both the Maryland House and Senate heard a bill Thursday that would make the soft-shell crab sandwich Maryland’s state sandwich. Legislators say it will be economically beneficial for watermen.
Budget, Major Initiatives Being Debated as Legislative Session Enters Final Weekend
Legislation on the budget, a teacher pension shift, casino gambling, wind farming and transportation infrastructure funding all were in limbo Friday, as the General Assembly prepared to wrap up for 2012.
Delaney, Bartlett to Battle for 6th District in November
Maryland’s establishment Democrats — stung by the defeat of their favored 6th Congressional District candidate Rob Garagiola on Tuesday — began to make amends the day after the primary.
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 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.
Md. Senate Committee Advances Same-Sex Marriage Bill
The Judicial Proceedings Committee Tuesday voted 7-4 to advance the same-sex marriage bill to the entire chamber. While a vote could come as early as Friday, the possibility of a filibuster remains.
UMCP-UMB Merger Forums End With Mixed Reviews
The Universities of Maryland in College Park and Baltimore would continue to lose opportunities if the institutions remain separated, the former president of the College Park campus, C. Dan Mote, said.