Posts Tagged ‘Maryland General Assembly’
Md. GOP Lawmakers Seek Repeal Of “Netflix Tax”
Maryland Senate Republicans are seeking to repeal what’s known as the Netflix Tax, a tax on streaming services, audiobooks, e-books and other digital content. Members of the GOP Caucus released…
Read MoreEastern Shore Lawmaker Gets GOP Leadership Role
Members of the Maryland House of Delegates Republican Caucus have elected new leadership. Delegate Jason Buckel of Allegany County will serve as House Minority Leader. Delegate Christopher Adams of the…
Read MoreHogan Signs 66 Bills, Calls Session A Success
66 bills have become law in Maryland, just hours after the conclusion of the 2021 General Assembly session. Governor Larry Hogan Tuesday signed bills that address the need for more…
Read MoreMd. Lawmakers Approve Sports Betting Plan On Final Day
Maryland lawmakers passed a flurry of bills at Sine Die Monday, the end of the General Assembly session. A framework for sports betting was approved, following voter approval in last…
Read MoreMd. Lawmakers Pass Police Reform Measures
Police reform measures have passed in the Maryland House of Delegates and in the State Senate. Several bills make up the controversial package: police body cameras, a new system of…
Read MoreMd. Legislation To Be Reviewed For Racial Impact
Maryland legislative leaders have announced a pilot project to include racial impact statements as part of legislative analysis for the General Assembly. The Department of Legislative Services will be working…
Read MoreCOVID Relief Front-And-Center As Md. Lawmakers Start Session
Maryland lawmakers are being asked to make some quick decisions about a $1-billion COVID-19 relief package proposed by Governor Larry Hogan Monday. The General Assembly session begins today. Delegate Wayne…
Read MoreMaryland lawmakers pass bill to prohibit driver’s license suspensions due to unpaid fees
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The Maryland General Assembly passed legislation to prohibit driver’s license suspensions for failing to pay Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) fines and fees. Nationwide, 11 million driver’s licenses are suspended for…
Read More“I’m Mad As Hell” | Governor Hogan demands action from lawmakers to combat violent crime in Baltimore
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan did not hold back in a recent interview, saying “I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to let up” in reaction to a lack of…
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