Maryland senate

Maryland Sen. Garagiola Resigns

Maryland Sen. Rob Garagiola has announced he is resigning.

2013/06/06

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Maryland Lawmakers Pass Medical Marijuana Bill

The Maryland General Assembly on Monday approved allowing medical marijuana programs at research centers that choose to participate.

2013/04/08

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Medical Marijuana, Pit Bull Bills Loom on Md. Session’s Last Day

Medical marijuana and a measure addressing legal responsibilities related to dog bites are some of the remaining issues before Maryland lawmakers on the last day of the legislative session.

2013/04/08

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Maryland Lawmakers Pass Strict Gun-Control Bill

The Maryland General Assembly has passed a measure to make the state’s gun laws among the strongest in the nation.

2013/04/04

Md. House Approves Gun-Control Bill

The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a gun-control measure proposed by Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley.

2013/04/03

Md. Democrats Defeat GOP Effort to Weaken Gun Bill

Democratic lawmakers in the Maryland House of Delegates defeated Republican efforts to weaken a gun-control measure Tuesday night, moving the bill backed by Gov. Martin O’Malley closer to passage with its major provisions intact.

2013/04/02

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Md. Pit Bull Measure Headed For Negotiations

The Maryland House of Delegates has passed a measure to change the impact of a court ruling that designated pit bulls as an “inherently dangerous” breed.

2013/04/01

Maryland Senate Panel OKs Gas Tax

A Senate panel has approved a gas tax measure without making any changes of its own to the plan.

2013/03/28

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Maryland Senate Approves Health Care Reform Bill

The Maryland Senate has passed a measure to further implement federal health care reform.

2013/03/27

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Md. Senate President Predicts Support For Medical Marijuana

Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller says he believes a medical marijuana measure passed by the House of Delegates will move favorably in the Senate.

2013/03/26