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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
4 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.
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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.
4 months ago -
Hogan signs bills on health care, school safety
Gov. Larry Hogan has signed legislation to stabilize health insurance rates in the Maryland Health Care Exchange’s troubled individual market.
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Police officers in schools, Metro funding, speed cameras: A look at bills approved by Md. General Assembly
The Maryland General Assembly wrapped up an unusually productive 90-day legislative session. Here’s a look at a few of the bills approved during the legislative session.
4 months ago -
Maryland lawmakers vote to broaden hate crime law
Maryland lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved changes to the state’s hate crime law after a series of racially charged incidents at Chesapeake High School in Pasadena, Maryland.
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Maryland’s crime bill remains contentious in Annapolis
Members of Maryland’s black and Latino caucuses objected to the increased jail time based on concerns that the sentences will fall disproportionately on minorities.
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Md. passes bill for dedicated Metro funding
The Maryland legislature has passed a bill creating a dedicated stream of money for Metro. The bill to provide $167 million a year is heading to Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk; he is expected to sign it.
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