Day: December 9, 2013

Maryland’s version of Obamacare was facing problems for months before launch, but how Lt. Gov. Brown, as proponent-in-chief, dealt with them is unclear since he’s not releasing emails; in light of problems, many lay blame at Brown’s feet; meanwhile head of the state program resigns; amid all this, there is a modest uptick in enrollees; elected officials rush to raise campaign money before General Assembly’s 90-day session; Common Core curriculum continues to cause confusion for parents and teachers alike; consultants back casino at National Harbor; a return to paper ballots pushed for 2016 presidential election; Hispanic lawmakers criticize Gov. O’Malley’s failure to consult them on South, Central America trade trip; Gansler fundraiser hosts Montana governor; Brown continues to rack up endorsements; and former Annapolis Mayor Cohen takes a state job.