Day: February 13, 2014

Legislators discuss expanding pre-kindergarten to even more 4-year-olds; five Republicans withdraw NSA punishment bill after learning more details; U.S. Rep. Harris seeks probe into federal funds used for Maryland health exchange website; a twist to minimum wage debate is allowing counties to set their own rate; environmental group’s fracking report bolsters ban on practice; board to oversee handling of public information requests could be formed; chicken tax sponsor say he’ll stand behind the proposal; even as marijuana discussions come to the fore, most legislators stay mum on whether they have smoked; but most gubernatorial candidates are open about use; and Brown seeks Prince George’s restaurant recommendations as a tweak to Gansler’s remarks.