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Special session ends as Md. House approves tax hikes, pension shift

Special session ends as Md. House approves tax hikes, pension shift

The Maryland House of Delegates on Wednesday gave final approval to a budget package that raises income taxes for some and splits teacher...

Md. Senate OKs budget package, including tax hike for people earning more than $100K

The Maryland Senate voted Tuesday to increase state income taxes on individuals who make more than $100,000 a year in taxable income and...

 

Obama stance may affect Md. marriage referendum

President Barack Obama’s announcement that he favors same-sex unions could help turn back a likely referendum challenging the gay...

 

O'Malley, lawmakers agree on tax hikes for special session

The Maryland legislature will return for a three-day special session next week to approve a budget deal that includes income tax hikes on...

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O'Malley calls special session for May 14

Gov. Martin O'Malley announced Friday that he is calling lawmakers back to Annapolis for a special session of the General Assembly to...

O'Malley considering panel to study gambling

Gov. Martin O’Malley is considering creating a panel to study expanded gambling in Maryland.

Signing of Justice's Law bittersweet for family

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Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has put his signature on scores of bills passed by the legislature this year.

O'Malley, leaders agree on May 14 special session

Maryland lawmakers can expect to go back to work in mid-May.

Parrott honored at Md. Republican convention

The Maryland Republican State Central Committee honored Del. Neil C. Parrott, R-Washington, this past weekend as Man of the Year.

Md. attorney general tries to halt DNA-collection ban

Maryland’s attorney general wants to keep a state law that allows police to collect DNA from people charged with a violent crime,...

Panel approves slots license for Western Md. site

A Maryland commission approved a slot machine license Thursday for a casino at the Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort in Western Maryland.

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Maryland General Assembly wrapup meeting sparks heated debate

An annual review of the state legislative session turned lively Tuesday night, as philosophical differences within the delegation sparked...

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Washington County pursuing tax-credit program

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Outside support for bond bill

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Edwards gets Kennedy Award

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Election board members approved

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Sen. George C. Edwards
R-Garrett/Allegany/Washington
District 1
Budget and Taxation Committee
Local office: 13 Canal St., room 304,
Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone: 301-722-4780
Annapolis office:
James Senate Office Building,
11 Bladen St., Room 322,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3565
E-mail: george.edwards@senate.state.md.us

Sen. Christopher B. Shank
R-Washington
District 2
Judicial Proceedings Committee
Local office: 1260 Maryland Ave,. Suite 102B
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-733-5540
Annapolis office: James Senate Office
Building, 11 Bladen St., Room 402, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3903
E-mail: christopher.shank@senate.state.md.us

Sen. Ronald N. Young
D-Frederick/Washington
District 3
Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee
Local office: 253 East Church St., suite 100
Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: 301-662-8520
Annapolis Office:
James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen St., Room 316
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3575
E-mail: ronald.young@senate.state.md.us

Del. LeRoy E. Myers Jr.
R-Washington/Allegany
Subdistrict 1C
Ways and Means Committee
Local office: 14627 National
Pike, Clear Spring, MD 21722
Phone: 240-527-2500
Annapolis office: House
Office Building, 6 Bladen St., Room
215, Annapolis, MD 21401.
Phone 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3321
E-mail: leroy.myers@house.state.md.us

Del. John P. Donoghue
D-Washington
Subdistrict 2C
Health and Government Operations
Local office: 32 W. Washington St., Suite 202,
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone: 301-790-3780
Annapolis office: House Office
Building, 6 Bladen St., Room 425,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3125
E-mail: john.donoghue@house.state.md.us

Del. Andrew A. Serafini
R-Washington
Subdistrict 2A
Ways and Means Committee
Chairman, Washington County Delegation
Local office: 1110 Opal Court, suite 2
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone/fax: 301-733-5508
Annapolis office: House Office
Building, 6 Bladen St., Room 215,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3447
E-mail: andrew.serafini@house.state.md.us

Del. Neil C. Parrott
R-Washington
Subdistrict 2B
Judiciary Committee
Mailing address: P.O. Box 32
Funkstown, MD 21734
Phone: 240-329-0293
Annapolis office: House Office Building,
6 Bladen St., Room 320
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3636
E-mail: neil.parrott@house.state.md.us

Del. Michael J. Hough
R-Frederick/Washington
Subdistrict 3B
Judiciary Committee
Local office: 18 S. Maple Ave.
Brunswick, MD 21716 Phone: 240-969-0259
Annapolis office: House Office
Building, 6 Bladen St., Room 320,
Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3472
E-mail: michael.hough@house.state.md.us