The Senate on Wednesday shot down a bill to compel the Public Service Commission to approve a $2 monthly surcharge for customers of Washington Gas Light that was rejected in November. The bill was reconsidered Wednesday after it was voted down 22-23 Tuesday, picking up another no vote in the second tally.
Day: March 28, 2012
Posting of roll call votes online delayed by busy session
Tally sheets from roll call votes in the House of Delegates have not been quickly posted on the General Assembly’s website, with clerks citing technical difficulties and an end-of-session pile up of votes. The clerk’s office and the IT staff apparently caught up with the backlog by Wednesday evening, with all but votes from Wednesday morning’s brief session now posted. MarylandReporter.com had asked about the absence of online roll calls votes earlier in the day.
Full video coverage: 6th District Republicans tackle seven issues
The Republican candidates for the seat in the redrawn 6th Congressional District took part in a two-hour debate Sunday sponsored by AARP Maryland and MarylandReporter.com. The candidates got to introduce themselves and answer questions on seven different topics.
State Roundup, March 28, 2012
Despite teacher pension shift, state still remains burdened under $19 billion; human trafficking bills stump lawmakers; Senate passes bill for casino in Prince George’s; State Center controversy arises anew with legislation over public-private partnerships; petition could O’Malley’s redistricting plan on November ballot; 6th Congressional race continues to grab headlines with GOP debate, profile of Dem Milad Pooran and interview with Rob Garagiola; and GOP pres candidate Newt Gingrich stumps in Maryland.
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