Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) called Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s efforts to eradicate union employees’ bargaining rights a “drama” and a “circus” during a panel discussion hosted by Politico Friday. O’Malley said he learned as mayor of Baltimore: “When you’re facing tough challenges, when you have to overcome things like the imbalances in the pension system, I think it best when you bring people together to do that, and I think when you try to vilify or make one side of the equation the enemy I think you’re asking for trouble.
Day: February 25, 2011
Blog: Benson tries to make up for missed vote
All 47 senators were present during the debate on same-sex marriage in the Senate Thursday night, but when the vote was called, one senator — Sen. Joanne Benson — was not in the chamber to cast her vote against it.
At Friday morning’s legislative session, Benson attempted to rectify that.
State Roundup, February 25, 2011
Gay marriage bill passes Senate, discussion begins in House today. Opponents promise a referendum on the controversial measure; unions wage pre-emptive fight to ward off threats faced in Wisconsin and other states; reliable power bill targets utilities, PSC; some legislators concerned with slow pace in House.
Same-sex marriage bill clears Senate; supporters say it will bring in $94 million to Maryland economy
The Maryland Senate passed a bill allowing same-sex marriage with a 25-21 vote Thursday night, which supporters said would be a $94 million boon to the Maryland economy and bring in $3.2 million in state taxes.
Conservative delegate persuades O’Malley to support cut in death taxes on family farms
A newly elected conservative Republican legislator has pulled off a fairly remarkable feat: Frederick County Del. Kathy Afzali persuaded Gov. Martin O’Malley to support and personally testify on her bill to cut death taxes on family farms.
Higher tolls coming on bridges, tunnels and highways
Public hearings about toll increases on several of Maryland’s tolled roads and bridges will start in the next few months, Transportation Secretary Beverley Swaim-Staley told a Senate budget subcommittee on Thursday.
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