By Erich Wagner Erich@MarylandReporter.com Prince George's County is poised to lose $18 million in state aid next year, but members of the General Assembly don't agree about why that is or how to fix it. Some officials argue that it is the result of an anomaly in a...
Day: February 16, 2010
Expansion of in vitro coverage fails in Senate vote
By Erich Wagner Erich@MarylandReporter.com A bill to expand health insurance mandates for in vitro fertilization came to a tie vote on the Senate floor Monday night, leaving the measure's fate uncertain. Lawmakers debated whether the bill would overextend the state's...
State Roundup Feb. 16, 2010
FORECLOSURE MEDIATION: The Baltimore Sun reports Gov. Martin O'Malley is scheduled to testify before a legislative committee to push a bill that would create a mandatory mediation process between homeowners and lenders when there is a chance of foreclosure. IN VITRO:...
Podcast: O’Malley pushes for solar
The governor is backing a bill that would increase the amount of solar energy electricity suppliers must use.
In 2011, electric companies would have to include more solar power in the mix of energy that they sell to customers. The amount for 2012 would double. Advocates say the bill would help the state create jobs, become more green and attract more federal funding.
Podcast: Advocates urge disabilities funding
Mothers of developmentally disabled children put a face to who benefits from the state’s developmental disabilities programs. They urged government officials to keep funding the programs. Natalie Neumann has the story.
Analysis: Love letters from the party leaders
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Democratic and Republican leaders in the House and Senate have been exchanging letters – even though they see each other every day. The letters testify to the enduring nature of their mutual disaffection.
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