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Hogan’s play to keep Redskins in Maryland surprises fellow officials
Maryland negotiated a deal with the Department of Interior to gain control of 300-acres near National Harbor as part of a strategy to keep the Redskins.
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Md. legislative caucus will push to raise age for buying tobacco
The proposed legislation comes on the heels of an announcement that the Food and Drug Administration will impose restrictions to block the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to children and eventually ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
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Outgoing Md. lawmaker launching pro bono lobbying shop
Outgoing state Del. Jimmy Tarlau, D-Prince George’s, will become a pro bono lobbyist for progressive organizations and causes.
2 weeks ago -
Lawmakers examining role of politics in state hiring
The Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight is seeking more information about state employees at Grade 19 or higher who were vetted by the Governor’s Appointments Office before being hired.
1 month ago -
Former Md. delegate from Bowie sentenced to 4 years in federal prison
Michael Vaughn, a man who used to represent Prince George’s County in Maryland’s House of Delegates, was sentenced to four years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
3 months ago -
Before he was killed, Capital Gazette reporter called Md. lawmaker behind gun measure
“I considered him not only a great reporter, but a friend,” the Maryland delegate said of a Capital Gazette reporter who was killed in last week’s shooting in Annapolis.
5 months ago -
From pink hunting gear to boosting cyber security, new Md. laws take effect
A number of laws passed in Maryland’s General Assembly session take effect on Sunday. From minimum wage laws to election-related legislation, here’s what you need to know.
5 months ago -
Del. Sophocleus laid to rest, but stays on Md. ballot — what happens now?
Del. Ted Sophocleus’ funeral was Friday, but his name remains on the ballot ahead of the Democratic primary.
6 months ago -
Anne Arundel County lawmaker Ted Sophocleus dies
Del. Ted Sophocleus, D-Anne Arundel, died on Friday, June 9. He was 79-years-old. He also served for several years on the Anne Arundel County Council before being elected to the General Assembly.
6 months ago -
Governor signs bill regarding cancer patients’ fertility
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed legislation requiring insurers to pay to freeze the eggs and sperm of people with cancer who undergo treatments that could diminish their chances of having children.
7 months ago -
Maryland announces agreement on all-payer health model
Maryland officials have announced federal approval of a contract for the state’s unique all-payer health care model. Maryland is the only state that can set its own pay rate for hospitals, and all must charge the same rate for services.
7 months ago -
Gov. Hogan, Comptroller Franchot continue to criticize lawmakers over lack of Md. brewery reform
Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot continued their two-man campaign against the General Assembly Thursday, criticizing Democratic legislators for stymieing craft brewery reform in the state.
8 months ago -
Prosecutors weigh in on approved Md. gun, sexual predator bills
Prosecutors in Maryland are looking at how they can use the new laws recently passed by the General Assembly as tools to better protect their communities.
8 months ago -
Voters sue to force ex-senator’s name off primary ballot
A new lawsuit seeks to remove the name of a former Maryland state senator who resigned and has pleaded guilty to fraud charges in a federal bribery case from the Democratic primary ballot.
8 months ago -
Bills passed during Md. session include stronger consumer protections
Another measure provides a way to track sexual-assault-evidence kits, in an effort to bolster prosecutions of assault cases.
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