Day: January 13, 2014

The Washington Post publishes a lengthy investigation into Maryland’s implementation of its health care exchange, which shows that there were problems from the get-go; Gov. O’Malley continues to say state will meet exchange enrollment goals; but U.S. Rep. Delaney keeps pushing federal program instead; in the real world, the proposed minimum wage hike benefits some and not others; state lawmakers to consider curbing police use of surveillance devices by requiring search warrants; Del. McIntosh is backing legalizing marijuana, and lawmakers would have to consider who would be allowed to grow it; gun dealers released more than 50,000 guns before background checks were completed; Del. Dwyer’s apology fails to garner much reaction from General Assembly; Attorney General Gansler says Maryland will recognize Utah gay marriages; state GOP continues search for Attorney General candidate; and is John Delaney considering running for governor?