Many minimum wage workers will be getting a raise now that a hike to Maryland’s wage has been signed into law. But while advocates are ascribing the increase as a win, there’s a bitter aftertaste for one group that was left behind.
Day: April 15, 2014
GOP gubernatorial candidate Hogan criticized for missing events
Larry Hogan, since the announcement of his campaign late January, has missed at least five major forums and debates due to scheduling conflicts, a habit some of his Republican opponents have derided.
State Roundup, April 15, 2014
Among many bills signed Tuesday, Gov. O’Malley signs off on Jake’s Law, to raise penalties for distracted drivers, and pot decriminalization bill; O’Malley cautions against complete legalization of pot while prosecutor ponders a tracking dilemma; passed bill would create task force to study effects of acidification on Bay and other waterways, but it’s unknown if O’Malley will sign it; Equality Maryland endorses Sen. Frosh for attorney general; Dem gubernatorial hopefuls all back alternative energy, but Gansler and Mizeur push for bigger state program; Brown proposes 10-fold increase in annual funding for a state-run affordable housing grant program; O’Malley to play Vegas; and Ehrlich, Bentley back different candidates in race for Arundel County exec.
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