2010 General Assembly session Archives

New Poll: Voters support Dream Act, close on gay marriage, slightly opposed to gaming expansion

by Len Lazarick | September 26, 2012 | News | 5 |

In-state college tuition for children of illegal immigrants appears safely headed for passage on the November ballot, according to a new statewide poll. Opinion on the same-sex marriage question is closer yet trending toward approval, but expansion of gambling may have difficulty passing in a tight vote. U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin and President Obama also have comfortable leads among likely voters.

Gov. O’Malley sits down with Maryland journalists on the last day of the General Assembly

by Len Lazarick | April 6, 2010 | Podcasts | 0 |

On April 12, 2010, the last day of the Maryland General Assembly, Gov. Martin O’Malley sits down with reporters to answer questions about taxes, budget cuts and the future of the state’s...

Veterans chief of staff makes more than cabinet secretary

by Len Lazarick | March 9, 2010 | Governor, News | 0 |

The Senate budget committee chairman said he expects the panel to approve the continued payment of the $145,000 salary of the chief of staff for the secretary of Veterans Affairs, despite a staff recommendation to cut the new post that pays 80 percent more than the salary of the secretary himself.

Child support hike contested in Senate

by Len Lazarick | March 3, 2010 | News | 0 |

An effort to raise child support payments for the first time in more than two decades met with intense debate in the Senate Tuesday, as lawmakers clashed about what the bill’s effect would be.

Private school aid might get vote in House

by Len Lazarick | March 3, 2010 | Education, News, Taxes | 0 |

A key House committee might finally vote on giving tax relief to businesses that donate to programs for private schools, its chairwoman says, after shelving the proposal for the past two years.

Analysis: Love letters from the party leaders

by Len Lazarick | February 16, 2010 | News | 0 |

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, Democratic and Republican leaders in the House and Senate have been exchanging letters – even though they see each other every day. The letters testify to the enduring nature of their mutual disaffection.

Advocates push for more on open government

by Len Lazarick | January 28, 2010 | General Assembly, News | 0 |

Open government advocates are pushing for more General Assembly transparency, in the wake of this week’s decision to put legislative committee votes online.

The Maryland Open Government Act, a bipartisan bill co-sponsored by more than half the delegates and senators, goes much further.

The bill would change the way committees schedule hearings and place their proceedings online. Our report includes video coverage from Thursday.

GOP leaders join call for more open Assembly proceedings, votes

by Len Lazarick | January 20, 2010 | General Assembly, News | 0 |

Republican leaders in both chambers of the General Assembly joined a chorus of lawmakers from both parties asking for easier access to committee meetings and voting records.

MarylandReporter.com begins its first legislative session with four State House reporters

by Len Lazarick | January 13, 2010 | News | 0 |

MarylandReporter.com announced Wednesday that it has brought on two additional reporters to help cover the 2010 legislative session, bringing the nonprofit news site’s State House team to four members in its first full...

Smigiel has big share of prefiled bills

by Len Lazarick | January 13, 2010 | News | 0 |

The House of Delegates begins the legislative session today with 89 bills and resolutions ready to be considered. One delegate in the 144-member chamber can take responsibility for nearly 15 percent of them.

Tag: 2010 General Assembly session

New Poll: Voters support Dream Act, close on gay marriage, slightly opposed to gaming expansion

Gov. O’Malley sits down with Maryland journalists on the last day of the General Assembly

Veterans chief of staff makes more than cabinet secretary

Child support hike contested in Senate

Private school aid might get vote in House

Analysis: Love letters from the party leaders

Advocates push for more on open government

GOP leaders join call for more open Assembly proceedings, votes

MarylandReporter.com begins its first legislative session with four State House reporters

Smigiel has big share of prefiled bills

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