Day: May 6, 2014

Business group rolls out Roll Call report card

Business group rolls out Roll Call report card

This year’s Maryland Business for Responsive Government’s Roll Call, an annual report card rating lawmakers on how “business friendly” they have voted, also offers analysis of how the hike to minimum wage, signed into law Monday by Gov. Martin O’Malley, will affect the future of the business climate in Maryland.

Rascovar: Defending Joe Vallario

Rascovar: Defending Joe Vallario

There’s no denying Del. Joseph F. Vallario, Jr. of Prince George’s County is a stingy gatekeeper when it comes to loosening Maryland’s civil and criminal laws. But to blame the defeat of liberalizing legislation solely on Vallario is a misreading of the inner workings of the Maryland General Assembly.

State Roundup, May 6, 2014

Gov. O’Malley signs bills upping minimum wage, banning 190 proof booze; Attorney General Gansler sends letter to e-cigarette firms outlining health concerns; Del. Simmons, challenger Kagan engage in verbal fisticuffs in District 18 race; Democratic gubernatorial candidates address college affordability; Brown to unveil jobs plan; Gansler touts efforts to help the bay, pushes good schools for all; Republican, Democratic debates coming up; O’Malley gets an earful in Reddit event; Arundel Exec Neuman’s divorce records opened; and, following Supreme Court ruling, judge gives Carroll Commissioners green light on Jesus prayers.

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