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State Roundup, June 15, 2017

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State elections board says it detected “suspicious activity” but no breach of online voter registration system; a Virginia congressman is questioning the ethics of allowing a company tied to President Trump to bid on proposed new FBI HQ; following U.S. House action on Dodd-Frank, Assembly leaders set up panel to monitor changes to federal financial consumer laws; Gov. Hogan touts new Baltimore bus system overhaul; Maryland politicians react to congressman’s shooting; and Maryland Attorney General Frosh explains the emoluments clause.

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State Roundup, June 14, 2017

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State to allow naloxone sales through a pharmacies, as it attempts to address overdose crisis; western Maryland communities struggling to thrive split over environmental issues such as fracking and coal; Post profiles Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, who knows the law and the Grateful Dead; Gov. Hogan hires campaign manager and consultant; state Sen. Young faces another Republican challenger; as series on Columbia at 50 comes to a close, we look at its past to see its future; Montgomery’s council reaffirms commitment to climate treaty; Baltimore County councilmembers propose more transparency; and Arundel councilman sees race relations ‘state of emergency’ in that county.

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State Roundup, June 13, 2017

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The Maryland legislature made Attorney General Frosh’s suit against President Trump possible, giving him authority to sue without governor’s OK; views of Frosh’s action split down party lines; Wisconsin gerrymandering case — similar to Maryland’s — could end up at Supreme Court; Gov. Hogan truly has loyalty of his Cabinet members; five delegates could be challenging state senators for office; two Progressive candidates for governor hope to stir up constituents that Heather Mizeur could not; Baltimore County Exec Kamenetz says he will decide on governor run after Labor Day; and Howard Exec Kittleman announces re-election bid.

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State Roundup, June 12, 2017

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Maryland, D.C. attorney generals sue President Trump, claiming violation of anti-corruption clauses in Constitution; despite General Assembly’s attempts at bail reform, judges now decline to set bail in some cases; state’s top court rules that medical marijuana licenses can be issued; Open Meetings training law to take effect Oct. 1; former MTA chief of staff had ordered $65,000 in furniture without bid process; Western Maryland Progressives gather for first meeting; Gov. Hogan begins targeting majority Democratic rule in General Assembly; and Howard County Exec Kittleman expected to announce re-election bid.

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State Roundup, June 9, 2017

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State’s overdose death rise sharply in 2016; new facility addresses mental health issues of drug addicts; Public Safety chief to head up program on drug trafficking; Edgewater residents concerned over medical marijuana dispensary; as Gov. Hogan urges continuation of federal Bay funding, he indicates he won’t back climate alliance; judge hears closing arguments on historically black colleges suit; Del. Miele to seek Sen. Klausmeier’s seat; and Roger Berliner to run for Montgomery County exec.

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State Roundup, June 8, 2017

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Board of Public Works OKs transfer of 117 acres at Rosewood to Stevenson University; Comptroller Franchot urges Juvenile Services to find a way to return Maryland kids from out-of-state facilities; Prince George’s Metro rep questions resolution; as National Harbor casino prospers, others see downward trend; Mayor Pugh, Baltimore County Exec Kamenetz sign on to support Paris Climate Accord; gubernatorial candidate Madaleno blasts Gov. Hogan over illegal immigration reference in fund-raising letter; GOP businessman seeks to oust Dem Sen. Ron Young; Andrew Duck hopes 4th time’s the charm in run for U.S. House seat; Montgomery candidates use crowd-sourcing among public financing tools; and after harassment claim, Washington County commissioners say policy does or should apply to them.

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State Roundup, June 7, 2017

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Gov. Hogan delines to enter into state climate accord alliance while advocates seek stronger stance against pulling out of Paris accord and other politicians stand against President Trump’s action; Attorney General Frosh joins challenge to EPA’s move to not label dangerous pesticide; just weeks before Maryland Transit Administration to launch changes to Baltimore City bus system, MTA chief is fired; court orders state Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to develop plan to care for incompetent defendants; Del. McDonough claims Baltimore County school crimes covered up; Health Secretary Schrader gets GOP award; Maryland Democratic Party gets a new executive director; and Frederick County Council moves to curb election influence.

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State Roundup, June 6, 2017

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African Americans find difficulties breaking into medical marijuana industry; company that failed to get medical marijuana growing license asks court for clarity on its ruling; Gov. Hogan delivers third “State of Business” address at MBRG; state aids UMBC tech park growth with tax incentives; state Sen. Madaleno wins Arundel straw poll for governor; Baltimore County Council tables bill that would have required jail to screen inmates for immigration status; and Baltimore City Council slashes Mayor Pugh’s budget.

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State Roundup, June 5, 2017

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House Speaker Busch alert, talking after liver transplant; two names crop up as possible replacement for Busch as speaker should he leave; Maryland’s medical marijuana industry remains in limbo despite court intervention; I-270 corridor was used to justify gerrymander, but was it true?; Gov. Hogan to head to France and England on trade tour; Board of Public works expected to OK deal for Stevenson University to buy Rosewood campus; state industry say they will heed Paris climate accord despite President Trump’s pull out; Melony Griffith to run again for Currie seat in Senate; Theresa Marie Black to challenge U.S. Rep. Brown in primary; Del. Herb McMillan may challenge Ron George in state Senate primary; and Baltimore County Council to vote on immigration enforcement proposal.

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State Roundup, June 2, 2017

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After months of speculation about his health, House Speaker undergoes liver transplant; in deposition, former Gov. O’Malley admits gerrymandering to secure another Democratic congressional seat, emphasizes desire now for nonpartisan redistricting; state Sen. Oaks indicted on federal bribery and fraud counts; judge to hear case on temporary ban on issuing medical marijuana licenses; Gov. Hogan issues tepid criticism of President Trump over pulling U.S. out of worldwide climate accord, other Marylanders’ criticism more pointed; Jessup seafood market to get major facelift; U.S. Rep. Raskin agrees to delay political endorsements; and Berliner to run for Montgomery exec.