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Alternate redistricting bills will get hearing
ANNAPOLIS — Legislation containing Maryland redistricting plans that are different from Gov. Martin O’Malley‘s proposal will get full hearings in a special session next week. Alexandra Hughes, a spokeswoman for […]
Jobs legislation will wait until January
ANNAPOLIS — House Speaker Michael Busch says lawmakers will discuss options for trying to increase jobs in Maryland during next week’s special session on congressional redistricting, but legislation aimed at […]
Panel approves proposed redistricting map
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley‘s advisory committee on legislative redistricting voted 4-1 Monday to approve its proposed new map for Maryland‘s eight congressional districts, a measure that likely makes the […]
Job creation legislation may be part of special session
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley said Wednesday he may push for job creation legislation during the special General Assembly session in October. Speaking after the Board of Public Works meeting, […]
O’Malley taps Greenleaf to head new venture panel
ANNAPOLIS — Peter Greenleaf, president of MedImmune Inc., will be named by Gov. Martin O’Malley on Wednesday to oversee a state-run venture capital program that is expected to bring in […]
Maryland archivist ready to explore renaming Negro Mountain
CUMBERLAND — The Maryland state archivist says he’s ready to delve into the history of Negro Mountain. The Cumberland Times-News reported Thursday that Edward Papenfuse says he’s awaiting word from […]
Panel weighs reducing redistricting hearings
ANNAPOLIS — Members of a panel on legislative redistricting in Maryland discussed reducing the number of public hearings on redrawing the state’s congressional districts during their first public meeting on […]
Md. same-sex marriage advocates eye passage in New York
After an unsuccessful campaign this spring, Maryland‘s same-sex marriage advocates can look to New York for a few pointers when planning their next efforts, which could come as soon as […]
MBRG says General Assembly leadership looks to be ‘tone deaf’
Maryland Business for Responsive Government warned of a “widening” divide in the General Assembly between lawmakers the group views as pro-business and those who support legislation opposed by the private […]
Panel created to improve state government transparency
Gov. Martin O’Malley has signed legislation creating a Joint Committee on Transparency and Open Government that specifically notes that “Maryland‘s overall rankings on government transparency by prominent national organizations continues […]
O’Malley signs wine, casino bills
Tuesday’s bill signing ceremony will be dominated by coverage over the state’s “Dream Act,” which will allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state college tuition. But, Gov. Martin O’Malley and legislative […]
Law blog roundup
Good morning. Here are some law links for you on this balmy Monday: The Washington Post goes over the same-sex marriage vote in Maryland‘s House through the eyes of Speaker […]
