Day: January 30, 2014

State elections board revises fundraising guidelines in governor’s race

New fundraising guidelines affecting Maryland’s gubernatorial primary election appear to make it almost impossible for Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, the running mate of Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, to raise money during the legislative session.

The new guidelines appear to show that Elections Administrator Linda Lamone is taking a step back from a highly controversial ruling she made in December, which triggered a lawsuit and was made without the knowledge or consent of her board.

Lawmakers target controversial new Common Core curriculum and testing

Lawmakers target controversial new Common Core curriculum and testing

A flurry of bills trying to slow down or stop the implementation of the new Common Core educational curriculum in Maryland are about to hit the legislative dockets. On Thursday, five Republican senators introduced two bills related to testing and teacher evaluation based on testing. Democrats have filed bipartisan measures to halt current MSA tests not aligned with Common Core.

State Roundup, January 30, 2014

State Roundup, January 30, 2014

Emergency health exchange legislation goes governor’s desk after Senate OKs minor House amendments; two state senators want to lengthen jail time for second-degree murder; some legislators hope to reverse Civil War-era Maryland vote seeking constitutional amendment barring U.S. government from outlawing slavery; Beretta says it will expand its gun manufacturing – in Tennessee; Washington County concerned with burden of mandatory pre-kindergarten; GOP ‘s Hogan joins the race for governor, brings a running mate with him; and Crisfield mayor to run for House of Delegates.

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