House Votes to Enact USM Collective Bargaining Bill, Senate Procurement Bills
On Monday evening, Maryland House lawmakers voted to enact several bills that were overridden by the Senate earlier in the day, officially putting
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On Special Session’s First Day, Lawmakers Advance Democratic Congressional Map
On the first day of a special session, the Maryland General Assembly took steps to advance a congressional redistricting proposal that is likely to
Senate Votes to Override Hogan’s Veto of Parole Reform Bill, More than a Dozen Other Measures
The Maryland Senate voted to override Republican Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s veto of a bill that removes the governor’s office from parole
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Once-in-a-Decade Congressional Redistricting Effort Will Be the Focus at Special Session
Lawmakers will take swift action on new congressional district boundaries when the General Assembly convenes in Annapolis on Monday for a rare
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Pinsky, Barve Vow to Move Climate Change Bill Quickly in 2022
The General Assembly will move quickly to pass a major climate bill early in the 2022 session — so lawmakers can promptly respond to a possible
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What’s Different in the Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission’s Proposed Congressional Map for the ‘Big Eight’?
When lawmakers convene in special session to tackle congressional redistricting Monday, two proposals will be on the table — though one is at a
Meet the Freshmen: New Faces Join the General Assembly for the Special Session
Since the General Assembly adjourned in April, four new lawmakers have been appointed to the House of Delegates. They will be among the 187 lawmakers
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Saqib Ali: Make State Treasurer Election a Public Vote
By Saqib Ali The writer, a Democrat, served in the House of Delegates from 2007 to 2011. He is currently a candidate for the House in Montgomery
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Legislature Prepares to Override Hogan’s Vetoes During Special Session
As the General Assembly prepares to battle Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) over redistricting during the special session that begins Monday, some
Congressional Redistricting: A History of Jumping the Bay
The Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission, created by legislative leaders to draw up congressional and legislative maps for the General
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Opinion: Preparing for Broadband Investment
By Gina Stewart and Ashley Greenspan The writers are, respectively, executive director of the BWI Business Partnership and public affairs manager at
Maryland Reports 3 Cases of Omicron Variant
By Jack Moore Maryland is reporting its first three cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) announced Friday
Former Hogan Aide’s Pre-Trial Statements Carry Risk, Legal Experts Say
Most people facing serious criminal charges are reluctant to speak publicly before their case goes to court. Other defendants, those who feel the
Redistricting Testimony Sign-Up Too Short, Anti-Gerrymandering Activists Say
Lawmakers are set to convene a special session on Monday to tackle congressional redistricting, but anti-gerrymandering activists say the window for
Lobbyists and Advocates May Come Out of Hibernation for Next Week’s Special Session
Next week’s special General Assembly session has a fairly limited agenda. Lawmakers are scheduled to produce a new congressional map for Maryland,