Day: June 26, 2013

State Roundup, June 26, 2013

Scientists urge state to plan for rising seas; county coalition seeks Conowingo Dam dredging; Baltimore City casino cuts slots to accommodate table games; Del. Kelly seeks to speed up gun background checks; state helps fund experimental health enterprise zone; in gubernatorial campaign news: Gansler announces policy discussions, staff appointments; Brown touts slew of endorsements; and Craig blasts state education initiatives; Montgomery could see $300 million budget gap; and Frederick commissioners OK sale of nursing home over myriad objections.

Spending on state lobbying shifts from gambling to health care

Eight out of the 10 highest paid lobbyists in 2012 are on track to retain their titles in 2013, while business spending on lobbyists shifted from gambling to health care, according to a post-session report released by the State Ethics Commission. For the six month reporting period from Nov. 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013, lobbyists have reported earning $23 million.

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