Md. May Divert Some Money From Mortgage Settlement
The ink wasn’t even dry on a settlement with the nation’s top mortgage lenders when Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon laid claim to a chunk of the money to avert a huge budget cut for public colleges and universities.
Frederick Co. Makes English Official Language
A new law is on the books declaring English the official language of Frederick County.
Maryland Bill Would Ban Shark Fin Possession, Sale
Maryland lawmakers are considering joining states that have banned the possession and sale of shark fins.
Md. Senate To Debate Gay Marriage Bill Thursday
The Maryland Senate is expected this week to debate and vote on a measure to legalize gay marriage as supporters prepare to resist amendments that they say could kill the measure.
Bill To Expand Gambling To Get Senate Hearing
A Senate committee will hold a hearing on a measure to expand gambling in Maryland.
Baltimore County Council Approves Transgender Rights Bill
The Baltimore County Council approves a controversial measure protecting transgender people from discrimination. The bill was brought on by a high-profile attack on a transgender woman at McDonald’s.
Civil Rights Advocates Push For Diversity In Anne Arundel County Council
A racial slur directed at Asians during a county council meeting last week in Annapolis could impact who is appointed to fill a vacancy on the council.
Md. Senate Committee Approves Same-Sex Marriage Legislation
The same-sex marriage bill passed by the House last week gets it first vote of approval in the Senate on Tuesday. A committee vote sends the measure to the floor of the Senate.
Miller Talks About Difficulties With Md. Budget
Maryland senators are exploring broader cuts to the state budget due to resistance to some of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s tax proposals, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller said Tuesday.
Brown To Testify On Domestic Violence Bill
People who leave a job to escape domestic violence would be eligible for unemployment benefits under a measure coming before Maryland lawmakers.
Civil Rights Leaders Take Action After Anne Arundel Councilman Uses Racial Slur
Backlash after an Anne Arundel County councilman uses a racial slur during an open meeting.
Md. Senate To Take Up Gay Marriage Legislation
A Maryland senator says his chamber could take a final vote on legislation to legalize gay marriage later this week.























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