As the U.S. Supreme Court heard its third and final day of arguments Wednesday on the constitutionality of President Barack Obama’s health care law, Maryland plunged ahead in preparing the state for the law’s implementation.
Despite concerns that the 2010 Affordable Care Act could be overturned by the Supreme Court, both chambers of the General Assembly have approved bills backed by Gov. Martin O’Malley that lay the groundwork for the execution of the federal law on the state level.
The House cleared the O’Malley administration’s offshore wind power bill for final passage Thursday — enduring heavy gusts from Republican lawmakers who questioned the cost and viability of putting 40 wind turbines off the coast of Ocean City.
Second Congressional District candidate Larry Smith is calling on rival state Sen. Nancy Jacobs to apologize for going negative in the Republican primary campaign, despite a series of robocalls from Smith falsely stating Jacobs voted for “all” of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s budget bills, when she hadn’t.
Poll finds slim majority back repeal of gay marriage law, caution on fracking; local fishermen, DNR and feds team up for Bay spring cleaning; Supreme Court ruling on Obama’s health care plan could affect Maryland’s exchanges; Brown says O’Malley administration had nothing to do with State Center amendment; utility surcharge killed; Ron Paul visits state; campaigns for U.S. Sen. Cardin’s seat picking up; In the 6th, U.S. Rep. Bartlett says crowded GOP field benefits him, O’Malley to support Garagiola; and Delaney comes on strong.
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