Tag: Cheryl Glenn
State Roundup: Phase 3 reopening begins but major jurisdictions opt out
Gov. Larry Hogan moves Maryland into Phase 3 reopening on Friday, but jurisdictions around the state are making their own decisions and major ones like Prince George’s and Montgomery counties are following more strict guidelines.
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State Roundup: Gov. Hogan expands mask order, travel advisory
Gov. Hogan expands mask order, travel advisory.
Read MoreState Roundup, January 23, 2020
Former Del. Glenn pleads guilty to taking bribes as names of business ‘associates’ remain sealed; bills seek to put legalizing sports betting to referendum; bipartisan group of lawmakers push for more business-friendly state before Maryland Chamber; Senate President Ferguson touts digital ad tax; lawmakers urge special elections to fill vacancies in General Assembly; bill would make it a crime to cause severe emotional distress to a disabled adult under one’s care; new Transit Caucus pushes for Washington County commuter train service, among other ideas; Sheriff Jenkins can enter into immigration enforcement agreement, but Frederick County doesn’t have to fund it; and who are the Republicans running for Elijah Cummings’ congressional seat?
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Opinion: Healing must start now; support the good cops; punish the few bad apples
We cannot allow these deplorable acts to define our relationship with the men and women charged to protect us, writes Del. Cheryl Glenn, chair of the Legislative Black Caucus.. The vast majority of law enforcement officers are good cops – a few bad apples, a few disconnected officers, do not define all police everywhere.
Read MoreBoth sides gear up for same-sex marriage fight
Gay rights activists, religious leaders and politicians are gearing up for two months of campaigning on the Maryland referendum to strike down same-sex marriage legislation that passed in March.
Hot off the political conventions in Tampa and Charlotte, volunteers will be staffing nightly phone banks, canvassing door-to-door and finding ways to make same-sex marriage a personal issue for voters.
Read MoreBaltimore lawmakers’ concerns complicate gambling compromise
Any compromise on a 6th slots casino at National Harbor in Prince George’s County is complicated by strong regional interests of those jurisdictions like Baltimore City that already are supposed to have one of five casinos.
Read MoreDelegates betting on expanded gambling for more state revenues
With a bleak economy, no new revenues coming in, and a reluctance to raise taxes, legislators are wagering that new gambling bills will help the state find more money. The House Ways and Means Committee spent all Tuesday afternoon listening to nine proposals to expand or modify gambling in the state, including allowing table games at slots casinos and permitting slots in every bar, tavern and veterans hall.
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