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Md. Bill Phases Out Paper Mill Energy Source

Maryland’s Senate has passed a bill that phases out paper mill waste as a preferred alternative energy source.

2013/03/28

Bill On Rental Housing Discrimination Sent Back

The Maryland Senate has voted to send a measure aiming to address rental housing discrimination back to committee, likely ending its chances of passing this year.

2013/03/28

Miller Predicts Support For Medical Marijuana

Maryland’s Senate president says he believes a medical marijuana measure passed by the House of Delegates will move favorably in the Senate.

2013/03/26

Md. House Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

There’s progress for advocates of medical marijuana. The House of Delegates voted overwhelmingly to establish a system that allows medical centers to dispense marijuana for those who suffer from qualifying illnesses.

2013/03/25

Md. Senate Passes Licensing Bill For Immigrants

The Maryland Senate on Monday passed a measure that would allow illegal immigrants to continue to have driver’s licenses.

2013/03/25

Fight Brewing In Annapolis Over Minimum Wage

A push to raise Maryland’s minimum wage by almost 40 percent falls short at the State House.

2013/03/21

Senate Committee Passes Agriculture Certainty Bill

A Maryland Senate committee has approved an agriculture certainty bill that has split support from environmental groups.

2013/03/21

Senate OKs Ban On Smoking In Cars With Young Kids

The Maryland Senate has approved a ban on smoking in vehicles if a child under eight is a passenger.

2013/03/20

Life Or Death Decision: Md. Lawmakers Vote To Repeal Death Penalty

Maryland is about to become the 18th state in the nation to abolish the death penalty.

2013/03/15

Md. House Approves $37 Billion State Budget

The Maryland House of Delegates has approved the state’s budget, which is about $37 billion.

2013/03/15

Md. House Advances Death Penalty Repeal Bill

The House of Delegates on Wednesday night advanced legislation to repeal the death penalty in Maryland after delegates rejected nearly 20 amendments, mostly from Republicans, aimed at keeping capital punishment for heinous crime.

2013/03/14