The beginning of every legislative session brings change, but few changes are as clear and pronounced as those occurring in the Maryland Senate Democratic Caucus. As a result of the 2018 elections, the ranks of the 32-member Senate caucus are markedly different and include 14 newly-elected Senators poised to make an instant impact for their […]
By Pamela Wood A Sate Senator who is considering a run for Baltimore County executive wants to prevent developers from giving campaign donations to county candidates. Sen. Jim Brochin, a Democrat from Towson, plans to introduce legislation in the General Assembly as a way to end what he calls “pay-to-play” developer contributions. Brochin announced details […]
By Bryan Sears A $3 billion gap in state funding needed to satisfy growing statewide school construction needs could lead to a wholesale changes in how Maryland funds and builds the projects. Requests from the state’s 23 counties and Baltimore city are expected to approach $4.5 billion through fiscal 2022 but anticipated funding only will […]
Common sense legislation will create more transparency and accountability in transportation funding and decision-making Annapolis, MD – Speaker of the House Michael E. Busch, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr, and legislative leadership today announced common sense legislation to create more transparency and accountability in deciding how Maryland taxpayer dollars are spent on transportation […]
