Day: February 10, 2014

Md. election board members to consider restricting administrator’s authority

The Maryland State Board of Elections will consider restricting some authority from State Election Administrator Linda Lamone to interpret election law on her own after one of her rulings gave a fundraising advantage to Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown’s gubernatorial campaign without the board’s consent or knowledge in December.

“There seems to be a momentum within the board for preventing this sort of situation from recurring,” said Rachel McGuckian, a Democratic member of the five-member board.

State Roundup, February 10, 2014

State legislature begins looking at cutting the estate tax; lead contractor for the health exchange website said to have covered up “lack of relevant expertise;” energy drink ban for minors is sought; mother hopes to help children with seizures through legalized medical marijuana; city jail cellphone block works – a little too well for passersby; lawmakers push for fund to help treat babies with birth-related neurological injuries; Shore delegates rebuke Gov. O’Malley over remarks; Gansler proposes cut in ICC tolls; Democratic running mates clash in their first debate of primary season; and Arundel councilman ticketed for talking on cellphone while driving.

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