Maryland General Assembly
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Md bill bans text message reading while driving
CommentMeasures banning people from reading text messages while driving in Maryland are moving forward in the General Assembly.
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National Anthem draft leaves Md. home for 1st time
CommentThe original manuscript of "The Star-Spangled Banner" written by Francis Scott Key is leaving Baltimore for the first time in nearly 200 years for an event in Annapolis.
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State Sen. Joanne Benson won't have anti-gay marriage vote counted
CommentA state senator who was absent for a vote on whether to allow full marriage rights to same-sex couples will not be allowed to record her vote against it.
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Maryland business leaders applaud legislation to steer state funding to young firms
The program, called Invest Maryland, calls for the state to auction off $142 million worth of tax credits to insurance companies at a reduced rate.
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School spending details may soon be just a click away
Del. Geraldine Valentino-Smith is introducing two bills that would require the county to create a more detailed, searchable website for every line item in the budget.
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Frederick County pushes Maryland General Assembly to add early voting sites
Frederick County could have the option to add more early voting locations under a bill proposed in the Maryland General Assembly
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Delegate: Maryland must ensure marriage equality
Last Tuesday, hundreds descended on Annapolis for a hearing on a bill before the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee that would extend equal marriage rights to same-sex couples.
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Frosh urges expansion of BPA ban in children's products
Sen. Brian E. Frosh, D-Montgomery, wants to expand the state's ban on child care products made with the chemical bisphenol-A.
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Census number release begins redistricting process
State leaders will use 2010 census data to determine redistricting for congressional and state legislative districts
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Supporters of same-sex marriage in Md. unlikely to settle for civil unions
It's too early to know whether the Maryland General Assembly will pass a bill in coming weeks to allow same-sex couples to marry.
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O'Malley emphasizes investment in infrastructure, education, innovation before House Dems
In the face of tough economic challenges, states must continue to invest in infrastructure, education and innovation, said Gov. Martin O'Malley
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State, Baltimore County consider speed camera legislation
Baltimore County is nearing a vote on a plan to expand its speed camera program to an unlimited number of cameras.
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O’Malley to give State of the State speech
Maryland Gov Martin O’Malley will be giving his annual State of the State speech before a joint session of the General Assembly
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Bill guarantees girls in juvenile justice same services as boys
"There are more community services for boys, and that's where I think the focus needs to be for young women," says Delegate Kathleen Dumais, D-Montgomery.
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Maryland legislation targets utilities standards
Legislation to institute reliability standards for utilities in Maryland will be introduced in the General Assembly Feb. 3
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Bill would make charitable solicitations on the roads of Frederick County legal again
Individuals and groups may soon regain the right to ask for money along Frederick County roads.
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Republican lawmakers object to funding for local projects
Republican delegates from Frederick County have declined to support local bond bills -- the state's version of earmarks
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Forehand wants Montgomery County vote-by-mail option for special elections
State Sen. Jennie M. Forehand is proposing legislation that would authorize Montgomery County to consider conducting special elections via mail.
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