Day: February 15, 2013

State Roundup, February 15, 2013

Archbishop Lori, Gov. O’Malley and other death penalty opponents testify to repeal state law while some prosecutors urge retaining it; House of Delegates locks doors for photo shoot, keeps them locked while conducting public business; state Senate rejects Sen. Pipkin’s bill on mega-hearings and streaming Senate committee hearings; cost of teacher tax credit bill causes concern; U.S. Rep. Harris appointed to Appropriations Committee; former Arundel exec Leopold denied new trial; and Arundel Council members barred from seeking his seat.

Md. lawmakers asked to take final steps to implement Obamacare

The O’Malley administration is asking state legislators to take the final steps to implement the Affordable Care Act in Maryland, and pass another bill to pave the way for expanded health insurance under Obamacare. The proposed Maryland Health Progress Act of 2013 would dedicate funding to the state health exchange and make other changes required by federal law before the Jan. 1, 2014 deadline .

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