Governor Hogan has announced actions taken on legislation passed during the 2020 legislative session. As he mentioned during a press conference in April, he has vetoed legislation that would increase spending and impose higher taxes and fees. In addition to numerous bills listed in the veto letters (increased spending veto letter and taxes and fees [...]
Governor Hogan recently announced the appointment of Dana Jones to the Maryland General Assembly. She will represent District 30A in Anne Arundel County, filling the seat vacated by Alice Cain. From the Governor's press release, “I am confident that Ms. Jones will be a strong advocate for her constituents in Anne Arundel in her new [...]
The House Appropriations Committee was briefed by the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) on potential reductions to address a revenue shortfall of $200 million to $350 million they are expecting to be announced next week. From MarylandReporter, The House Appropriations Committee is supposed to finish its work on the Hogan administration’s $46.6 billion budget March 8. [...]
Governor Larry Hogan has announced several legislative initiatives for the 2019 session. See below for the complete list. Several are linked to press releases or additional information. Education Opportunities for All Marylanders Building Opportunity Act Legislation that increases funding for school construction projects requested by local school systems; legislation will give the Maryland Stadium Authority [...]
The House Republican Caucus announced its legislative priorities last week which includes a state income tax cut, a registry for violent repeat offenders, and single-member districts in the General Assembly. As reported by the Baltimore Sun, the four priorities of the House GOP leadership are: The “Murder and Repeat Violent Offender Registry Act of 2019,” which [...]
House and Senate Democrats announced yesterday a package of seven legislative priorities they plan to accomplish this session. While some of the details of these proposals still need to be worked out, they are expected to pass. These priorities include: increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour; raising the legal age to purchase cigarettes; [...]
