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April 18, 2019 | Staff Writer

Hogan Calls Lawmakers Back to Annapolis

Annapolis lawmakers have been called back to the State House to elect a new speaker of the House of Delegates. The delegates are voting to choose the successor of Michael E. Busch, who died April 7, a day before the last day of the 90-day 2019 General Assembly session. The 72-year-old was the state’s longest […]

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August 8, 2012 | Staff Writer

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O’Malley Submits Gaming Expansion Legislation

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley submitted legislation authorizing expansion of gaming in Maryland.  The legislation has the potential to create thousands of new jobs and secure millions of dollars in new revenue for Maryland’s public schools.  The legislation is the primary focus of the current special session of the Maryland General Assembly.   By finally resolving this […]

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July 27, 2012 | Sonya Burke

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Special Session on Gaming (Video)

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley gives an update on why he called for a special session of the General Assembly to address the expanded gaming issue. Take a look.

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June 1, 2012 | Staff Writer

Impact of Special Session Tax Increases on Montgomery County MWIR (Video)

The Panel discuses how Montgomery county is yet again the one paying a little extra to meet the state’s budget. Montgomery Week In Review panel discusses the impact of recent tax increases approved during Maryland General Assembly Special Session on Montgomery County residents and how the differences in how other Maryland counties are impacted.

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May 13, 2012 | Staff Writer

Special Session Set for May 14

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley has announced that he will convene a special session of the Maryland General Assembly beginning on May 14. “There is too much at stake not to move forward,” said Governor O’Malley. “I’m confident that we can come together with the Senate President and House Speaker to complete this most important work […]

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May 3, 2012 | Staff Writer

Special Session Status (Video)

When will lawmakers reconvene in special session? Our “21 This Week” panel weighs in on this topic. View the full episode of 21 This Week. View other episodes of 21 This Week.

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April 23, 2012 | Staff Writer

Status of the Special Session? (Video)

House Majority Leader Kumar Barve updates the Gaithersburg City Council on April 16 about the leglislative work accomplished in Annapolis and the current status of calling a special session.  

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