The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Wednesday saw the contentious debate over legislation that would repeal the spousal exemption from prosecution for rape and other sexual offenses.
Bryan Renbaum
Hogan previews FY 2022 budget that prioritizes tax relief, education, public safety
Gov. Larry Hogan Tuesday previewed his administration’s FY 2022 budget proposal which he said will prioritize tax relief for individuals and small businesses and include record investments in education, the environment and public safety.
Ferguson unhappy with state’s vaccine rollout, establishes oversight workgroup to monitor
Senate President Bill Ferguson is not satisfied with Maryland’s rollout of its allotment coronavirus vaccines and on Tuesday he announced the formation of a workgroup that will oversee the Department of Health’s stewardship of that role.
Mike Miller dead at age 78
Senate President Emeritus Mike Miller died Friday afternoon at age 78 after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer, the senator’s family said in a statement.
Lawmakers unveil revenue bills aimed at making the state’s tax system more equitable
Several of Maryland’s most progressive lawmakers introduced a series of revenue bills on Friday that they say would provide the state an estimated $1.4 billion annually and make its tax system more equitable.
Hogan: Maryland to accelerate COVID-19 vaccination rollout plan
Maryland will move into the next substage of its coronavirus vaccination plan beginning next week, Gov. Larry Hogan said Thursday evening.
Ferguson: ‘This session will not be easy’
Senate President Bill Ferguson kicked off the start of the 442nd session of Maryland General Assembly on Wednesday afternoon with a sobering observation that came as his 46 fellow lawmakers listened on from their respective glass booths that were installed to help maintain social distancing in the chamber and to protect members from COVID-19.
Hogan issues order to establish redistricting commission to address gerrymandering
Gov. Larry Hogan issued an order to establish a redistricting commission that will be composed of ordinary citizens and is tasked with making the state’s congressional and legislative districts more competitive.
MSP: State’s law enforcement agencies are ready for possibility of armed protesters
If armed protesters march on Maryland’s state capitol this Sunday the state’s law enforcement agencies will be ready to address the threat, according to a spokesperson for the Maryland State Police.
Hogan unveils legislation that would provide more than $1 billion in COVID-19 relief
D-19 relief. The introduction of the legislation comes just two days before the 2021 legislative session is scheduled to begin.
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