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Republicans, Following Their Playbook, Tout Legislation Resulting In "Same Lop-Sided Futility"
Bouchat, described in the report as a "political nerd," compared legislative debate to military combat.
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Notes: Senate Panel Waters Down Minimum Wage Bill; Abortion Measures Move; Cannabis Framework Passes House
Accelerating the minimum wage has been a priority of Moore's and was among the most controversial of his administration's nine bills.
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Judge Issues Arrest Warrant After Roy McGrath, Facing Charges For Fraud And Embezzlement Related To State Job, Fails To Appear For Trial
McGrath spent about three months as Hogan's chief of staff in spring 2020; he faces eight counts, including wire fraud and theft.
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Opinion: Why Maryland's Sex-Trafficked Children Need A Safe Harbor Law
Maryland has been trying to address needs of child sex trafficking victims since 2007, when the trafficking task force was established.
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Moore Recommits Maryland To Highest National Climate Goals For Electric Vehicle Sales
The Maryland Air Quality Control Advisory Council voted unanimously to recommend the Department of Environment adopt the standards.
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As Lawmakers Prepare 2024 Budget, Structural Deficit Emerges From $478 Million Dip In Revenue
Barnes' comments came shortly after the state's Board of Revenue Estimates released new figures estimating a $478 million revenue dip.
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Opinion: More Than Consumer Choice
Maryland, for years, has been at the forefront of environmental stewardship. That is the direct result of engaged stakeholders.
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Judge Recommends That Juanita Miller Should Remain On Prince George's School Board
In a brief phone interview while in Egypt, Miller said Thursday, “I'm elated. If nothing else, the truth prevails.”
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McGrath Faces Federal Fraud, Embezzlement Trial Today
By December 2016, McGrath left the governor's office to become the CEO and chair of the quasi-public Maryland Environmental Service.
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Moore's Pick To Lead State Police Faces Tough Battle For Confirmation In Maryland Senate
Butler faces a difficult 10 days leading into what will likely be a March 20 appearance before the Senate Executive Nomination Committee.
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Notes: Moore's Southern Junket; Harford Council Case Goes Supreme; A Tolling Issue; A Trone Triumph And More
The governor's jumpshot and his southern junket are not about being state government's answer to Bo Jackson.
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After Years Of Defeat, Senate Committee Gives Near Unanimous Recommendation To Move Child Sexual Abuse Bill To Full Chamber
Lorenz, who pushed 15 years to get this legislation passed, suffered abuse as a teenager when he attended a private school in Kentucky.
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Moore Appointee To Stadium Authority Board Active In Civic Causes, Prominent In Hispanic Community
In announcing her appointment last month, Moore's office touted Martinez as the chief strategy officer for Project Enhancement Corp.
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House Gives Preliminary Approval To Bill That Would Regulate Legalized Cannabis Industry
Amending the legislation to address matters beyond regulating the new business is outside the bounds of the debate, Wilson said.
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Opinion: Home Care Workers Deserve Higher Pay
My son Rob Stone, age 25, an artist and advocate, has disabilities and complex medical needs. Rob takes classes and plays baseball.
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Bill Envisions Extra Scrutiny Of Powerful Public Service Commission, Already Slated For A Facelift
“Let's make sure they have resources and tools they need to be on track with Climate Solutions [law] and with the transition" -- Amprey
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Gun Bill Receives Preliminary Approval In Maryland Senate
It's being considered after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that New York's concealed carry permit law violated the 14th Amendment.
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Transurban Announces It Will Exit Proposed Toll Lane Expansion
The announcement comes less than two weeks before the company was required to meet a key deadline and submit its design and finance plans.
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Aging Software Failure In Maryland Hobbles Processing Of Tax Returns, Refunds
Adam Abadir, a spokesperson for the agency, said the outage was the result of aging computer software.
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Abortion Amendment To State Constitution Clears Hurdle In House Of Delegates
The report indicates the bill "would enshrine the right to abortion in the Maryland Constitution."
