Day: February 4, 2015

Senate committee takes up bill requiring many businesses to offer paid sick leave. Sponsoring Sen. Catherine Pugh says its “really about fairness,” and others say it will prevent the spread of illnesses; educators and Maryland Dems rally to fight Gov. Hogan’s cut in projected education funding while Hogan spokesman says he’s open to suggestions; advocates want those in abusive relationships to know that, by law, they can get physical, mental help confidentially; Hogan locates $25 million for local highway aid; tobacco fee hearing set for today; Hogan to deliver first State of the State today; and Arundel considers allowing microbrew operations.