Meg Tully

State Roundup: Pugh gets 3 years

State Roundup: Pugh gets 3 years

by | Feb 28, 2020 |

Former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh given a tongue-lashing by the judge as she was sentenced to three years; Hogan requests $10 million as state prepares for coronavirus; lawmakers hear distracted driving monitoring bill; Frederick County sheriff, state trooper, revive man testifying in Annapolis with CPR; Hogan opposes changes to ICE access to driver’s license database; attorney general isn’t sold on extra funding for Baltimore crime; divided Senate expands protective orders; businesses oppose paid family leave; bills to address hospitals suing patients for unpaid bills; firearm theft bill goes to hearing; state lawmaker concerned about foster children with nowhere to go after psychiatric care; funding cut to universities in southern Maryland; Howard redistricting violated open meetings act; wireless elections equipment; lawmaker for agricultural education

State Roundup: Battle over crime, taxes

State Roundup: Battle over crime, taxes

by | Feb 21, 2020 |

Governor declares emergency for crime proposals, says proposed sales tax expansion for schools would destroy economy; Thurgood Marshall’s early education school to become community space; bill to ban medical marijuana in jails returns; Marylanders rally against Trump funding cut for Chesapeake; FBI called to Salisbury for racial threats; bill looks at handcuff use for warrants; MACO opposes solar panel mandate; Rawlings-Blake named to Bloomberg campaign; state grants for workforce assessment proposed; editorial on jailhouse informants; Humane Society calls for end to wildlife killing contests; ICC detours continue

State Roundup, February 14, 2020

State Roundup, February 14, 2020

by | Feb 14, 2020 |

Prosecutors recommend nearly five years of jail in bombshell memorandum; includes Pugh’s business ties to city comptroller; GOP lawmakers offer education proposals; spousal rape defense debated; opinion piece on judicial elections; environmental groups oppose Conowingo Dam deal; lifetime supervision for sex offenders proposed; medical marijuana ban in jails discussed for third time; deadly assault spurs hate crime bill; more mental health training for police proposed; Frederick priorities for transportation set for U.S. 15; bill proposes parental consent for birth control after teen gets implant at school; Allegany debates if slots money should go to scholarships or emergency services

State Roundup, February 7, 2020

by | Feb 7, 2020 |

Bill to ban flavored vaping and tobacco products gains powerful support but still has fierce opposition; 7th District’s April race shaping up as field narrows; massive education reform bill proposed; judges oppose Hogan’s sentencing transparency criminal reform idea; foster parents could be given more rights at court cases; residency requirement for police brass passed; Washington County lawmakers ask for redevelopment incentives; House Speaker pushes HCBU settlement; toll late fee reduction goes to hearing; Mount Airy proposed for state urban renewal

State Roundup, January 31, 2020

by | Jan 31, 2020 |

State lawmakers override vetoes including ‘ban the box,’ Dream Act expansion; the end is near in the 7th District Democratic primary race; debate continues on gun control measure; Delaney drops out of presidential race; bill to allow armed Baltimore County school police officers; General Assembly vacancies filled; Baltimore Clean Air act delayed; grants could help Frederick renters; UMMS trying to recover Healthy Holly money; 12th early voting site for Montgomery; Carroll poll workers want security; editorial on judicial elections; Brown wants border wall security questions answered; assault law proposed for strangulation; cannabis oversight and rights; young Sierra club leader picked

State Roundup January 24, 2020

by | Jan 24, 2020 |

School construction was the hot topic in Annapolis Thursday as lawmakers heard from local leaders on a massive funding bill; Franchot has funds in gubernatorial race; bill to help community college students; Hettleman recommended for Senate seat; 7th District race examined; Hogan returns $63K in contributions; chief judge calls to abolish judicial elections; Carroll Catholic church members marching for life; Baltimore bill would help it charge rideshare tax; Bay bridge cashless tolling stopping for winter

State Roundup January 17, 2020

by | Jan 17, 2020 |

Hogan proposes tax cuts for retirees; GOP lawmakers introduce violent crime package; Mosby receives racist voicemail; Harford County exec warns of Kirwan costs; The Sentinel Newspapers will stop publishing; Juvenile justice reforms suggested; governor’s greenhouse gas plan questioned; Hogan moves to block BSO subsidy; possessing ransomware proposed as crime; MD officials push back on Trump rules; residents object to delegate nomination vote; Mfume candidacy examined; Pugh’s campaign finance report shows $1 million balance; MD GOP finances recovered from Pence visit costs; MD Dem executive director resigns; too many Senate bills; Silver Line opening may be delayed; Harchenhorn remembered

State Roundup January 16, 2020

by | Jan 16, 2020 |

Lawmakers see much they like in the governor’s budget plan; Baltimore’s top prosecutor condemns backlash against black, female prosecutors; progressive lawmakers propose taxes to pay for education plan; background checks for long guns draws strong feelings; AG says drivers licenses should not be suspended for unpaid fines; standardized approach to exoneree settlements proposed; recession for 2021 predicted; candidate might challenge central committee nomination; wind farm objections continue in Dan’s Mountain; Hogan proposal would benefit military families; audit of Frederick immigration program coming; funding for SDAT; hospital payment system considered; future of BSO funding; Senate President Emeritus shares perspective; tolls moving on Bay Bridge in shift to electronic tolling

State Roundup January 10, 2020

by | Jan 10, 2020 |

Former Senate President Mike Miller calls for addressing Baltimore’s crime problem in lengthy floor speech; Comptroller Peter Franchot confirms run for governor; Iran resolution passes house with all but one Maryland vote; online ad tax proposed; hospital op-ed praises state’s system; Hogan suggests retirement tax break for emergency responders; Morgan State University announces consideration of partnership for medical school; Baltimore youth fund under scrutiny; lawmakers from around the state discuss 2020 session and start meeting as delegations; judge rules against tenants in presidential son-in-law’s case; Brown picks a presidential candidate; Mia Mason will challenge Rep. Andy Harris; MVA working on REAL ID; tourism official calls for more CEOs to visit Garrett

State Roundup, January 3, 2020

by | Jan 3, 2020 |

State employees agree to 2% raise deal; Cardin slams strike on Iranian general; family members won’t serve as campaign treasurer in proposed corruption reforms; former Del. Gaines sentencing today; Baltimore city starts 2020 with violence; Baltimore County’s homicide rate nearly doubled last year; Hogan issues welcome letter for refugees; legalized sports betting on the table; private school voucher case closely followed; former medical marijuana regulator joins cannabis company; Howard educators file grievance; viewpoints on impeached president in election year; speak out held on lifting of Baltimore gag order; profile of former Teach for America teacher turned Senate president; yard waste could be considered litter; opioid deaths by county; Garrett business leaders ask for health plan changes, Deep Creek Lake funds; Rep. Andy Harris holds a town hall; local governments meet on Bay cleanup; Hogan appoints MDTA board member; grant for bike path connector; flags fly at half staff for Cecil firefighter.

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