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    Annapolis Coverage

    Delegation supports sports gambling for Frederick business
    Annapolis Coverage

    Delegation supports sports gambling for Frederick business

    • Feb 5, 2021
    • 6

    Frederick County delegation members voted Friday to support a proposal from Sen. Michael Hough that would call on the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue a sports and event wagering license to Long Shot’s in Frederick.

    +3
    Bill could lead to higher alcohol taxes on businesses
    State

    Bill could lead to higher alcohol taxes on businesses

    • By Erika Riley eriley@newspost.com
    • Jan 31, 2021
    • 29

    Fred Rosenthal, owner of the restaurant Madrones in Frederick, is tired of his industry being picked on.

    Sen. Hough seeks bipartisanship in first session as Minority Whip
    Annapolis Coverage

    Sen. Hough seeks bipartisanship in first session as Minority Whip

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Jan 22, 2021
    • 12

    ANNAPOLIS β€” On the first day of the 2021 General Assembly, Sen. Michael Hough (R-Frederick and Carroll) stood up in the plexiglass pod at his Senate chamber desk, addressing his colleagues for the first time this session.

    Frederick County delegation updated on vaccine, schools
    Annapolis Coverage

    Frederick County delegation updated on vaccine, schools

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Jan 15, 2021
    • 0

    Frederick County officials on Friday briefed local members of the state delegation on vaccine distribution and a potential timeline to get students back into public schools by next month.

    Del. Cox adds amendment exempting farms, orchards from plastic bag ban
    Annapolis Coverage

    Del. Cox adds amendment exempting farms, orchards from plastic bag ban

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 17, 2020
    • 2

    ANNAPOLIS β€” A plastic bag ban that recently passed the House of Delegates won’t affect Maryland farms and orchards, thanks to an amendment by Del. Dan Cox.

    Strangulation bill passes out of Senate committee, awaits vote before full Senate
    State

    Strangulation bill passes out of Senate committee, awaits vote before full Senate

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 14, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” For the first time since a similar version of it was introduced years ago, a bill that would make strangulation a first-degree felony assault has passed out of relevant committees in both the House of Delegates and Senate.

    Political Notes

    Political Notes: Cox gets help from Eastern Shore delegate on Thurmont electric bill

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 12, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€”

    Delegate monitoring health after attending event where person with coronavirus was present
    Annapolis Coverage

    Delegate monitoring health after attending event where person with coronavirus was present

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 9, 2020
    • 1

    Del. Dan Cox is monitoring his health, but is not concerned after attending a conference late last month with an attendee who has since been diagnosed with the new coronavirus.

    +3
    Kerr proposes teacher apprenticeship program for county students
    Annapolis Coverage

    Kerr proposes teacher apprenticeship program for county students

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 7, 2020
    • 2

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Back in 2017, then-Board of Education member Ken Kerr proposed a teacher apprenticeship program to give Frederick County students a better idea of what the teaching profession looks like.

    After months of work, Hough, Pippy introduce tweaks to state's criminal gang law
    Annapolis Coverage

    After months of work, Hough, Pippy introduce tweaks to state's criminal gang law

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 4, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” An article in the state’s criminal law could have the term β€œgang” replaced with β€œcriminal organization” if bills cross-filed and sponsored by Del. Jesse Pippy (R-Frederick and Carroll) and Sen. Michael Hough (R-Frederick and Carroll) become law.

    +2
    Young proposes mandated physical education, recess for elementary schoolers statewide
    Annapolis Coverage

    Young proposes mandated physical education, recess for elementary schoolers statewide

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 4, 2020
    • 15

    ANNAPOLIS β€” For Sen. Ron Young, childhood obesity is a real concern.

    Bill would ban organized hunting contests in Maryland
    Environment

    Bill would ban organized hunting contests in Maryland

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 28, 2020
    • 171

    ANNAPOLIS β€” A bill proposed by Del. Dana Stein and co-sponsored by Del. Karen Lewis Young would ban organized hunting competitions statewide.

    +3
    Bipartisan support to end 'patient brokering' amid opioid epidemic
    Health

    Bipartisan support to end 'patient brokering' amid opioid epidemic

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 27, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Almost six years ago, Frederick resident Donna Johnson sent her son, then 20 or 21 years old, to Florida because of opioid abuse.

    Delegation supports sports gambling for Frederick business
    Annapolis Coverage

    Delegation supports sports gambling for Frederick business

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 5, 2021
    • 6

    Frederick County delegation members voted Friday to support a proposal from Sen. Michael Hough that would call on the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue a sports and event wagering license to Long Shot’s in Frederick.

    +3
    Bill could lead to higher alcohol taxes on businesses
    State

    Bill could lead to higher alcohol taxes on businesses

    • By Erika Riley eriley@newspost.com
    • Jan 31, 2021
    • 29

    Fred Rosenthal, owner of the restaurant Madrones in Frederick, is tired of his industry being picked on.

    Sen. Hough seeks bipartisanship in first session as Minority Whip
    Annapolis Coverage

    Sen. Hough seeks bipartisanship in first session as Minority Whip

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Jan 22, 2021
    • 12

    ANNAPOLIS β€” On the first day of the 2021 General Assembly, Sen. Michael Hough (R-Frederick and Carroll) stood up in the plexiglass pod at his Senate chamber desk, addressing his colleagues for the first time this session.

    Frederick County delegation updated on vaccine, schools
    Annapolis Coverage

    Frederick County delegation updated on vaccine, schools

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Jan 15, 2021
    • 0

    Frederick County officials on Friday briefed local members of the state delegation on vaccine distribution and a potential timeline to get students back into public schools by next month.

    Del. Cox adds amendment exempting farms, orchards from plastic bag ban
    Annapolis Coverage

    Del. Cox adds amendment exempting farms, orchards from plastic bag ban

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 17, 2020
    • 2

    ANNAPOLIS β€” A plastic bag ban that recently passed the House of Delegates won’t affect Maryland farms and orchards, thanks to an amendment by Del. Dan Cox.

    Strangulation bill passes out of Senate committee, awaits vote before full Senate
    State

    Strangulation bill passes out of Senate committee, awaits vote before full Senate

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 14, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” For the first time since a similar version of it was introduced years ago, a bill that would make strangulation a first-degree felony assault has passed out of relevant committees in both the House of Delegates and Senate.

    Political Notes

    Political Notes: Cox gets help from Eastern Shore delegate on Thurmont electric bill

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 12, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€”

    Delegate monitoring health after attending event where person with coronavirus was present
    Annapolis Coverage

    Delegate monitoring health after attending event where person with coronavirus was present

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 9, 2020
    • 1

    Del. Dan Cox is monitoring his health, but is not concerned after attending a conference late last month with an attendee who has since been diagnosed with the new coronavirus.

    +3
    Kerr proposes teacher apprenticeship program for county students
    Annapolis Coverage

    Kerr proposes teacher apprenticeship program for county students

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 7, 2020
    • 2

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Back in 2017, then-Board of Education member Ken Kerr proposed a teacher apprenticeship program to give Frederick County students a better idea of what the teaching profession looks like.

    After months of work, Hough, Pippy introduce tweaks to state's criminal gang law
    Annapolis Coverage

    After months of work, Hough, Pippy introduce tweaks to state's criminal gang law

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 4, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” An article in the state’s criminal law could have the term β€œgang” replaced with β€œcriminal organization” if bills cross-filed and sponsored by Del. Jesse Pippy (R-Frederick and Carroll) and Sen. Michael Hough (R-Frederick and Carroll) become law.

    +2
    Young proposes mandated physical education, recess for elementary schoolers statewide
    Annapolis Coverage

    Young proposes mandated physical education, recess for elementary schoolers statewide

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Mar 4, 2020
    • 15

    ANNAPOLIS β€” For Sen. Ron Young, childhood obesity is a real concern.

    Bill would ban organized hunting contests in Maryland
    Environment

    Bill would ban organized hunting contests in Maryland

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 28, 2020
    • 171

    ANNAPOLIS β€” A bill proposed by Del. Dana Stein and co-sponsored by Del. Karen Lewis Young would ban organized hunting competitions statewide.

    Multimedia

    Del. Krimm's bill is signed into law

    Del. Krimm's bill is signed into law

    • Apr 12, 2016
    Monday in Annapolis

    Monday in Annapolis

    • Apr 11, 2016
    Gov. Larry Hogan addresses the media

    Gov. Larry Hogan addresses the media

    • Apr 11, 2016
    Maryland Senate (copy) 2

    Maryland Senate (copy) 2

    • Apr 11, 2016
    Maryland Senate (copy)

    Maryland Senate (copy)

    • Apr 11, 2016
    Maryland Senate

    Maryland Senate

    • Apr 11, 2016
    House of Delegates

    House of Delegates

    • Apr 11, 2016
    Governor's gaggle

    Governor's gaggle

    • Apr 11, 2016
    +27
    90 days in Annapolis

    90 days in Annapolis

    • Apr 11, 2016
    Somewhere over the rainbow

    Somewhere over the rainbow

    • Apr 11, 2016
    Blurry blues

    Blurry blues

    • Apr 11, 2016
    More white on white

    More white on white

    • Apr 11, 2016
    +3
    Bipartisan support to end 'patient brokering' amid opioid epidemic
    Health

    Bipartisan support to end 'patient brokering' amid opioid epidemic

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 27, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Almost six years ago, Frederick resident Donna Johnson sent her son, then 20 or 21 years old, to Florida …

    State proposes cutting $600K for Frederick hospital project; Krimm vows to fight for funds
    Annapolis Coverage

    State proposes cutting $600K for Frederick hospital project; Krimm vows to fight for funds

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 26, 2020
    • 5

    ANNAPOLIS β€” A proposed addition of nearly 40,000 square feet to Frederick Health Hospital could be losing up to $600,…

    Budget And Tax

    Council hears about current financial outlook for county

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 25, 2020
    • 1

    Despite some changes in revenue, Frederick County is on track to meet or be near many of its budgeted revenue totals …

    Del. Ciliberti calls on lawmakers to examine emergency worker protections
    Annapolis Coverage

    Del. Ciliberti calls on lawmakers to examine emergency worker protections

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 25, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” A Frederick County delegate is asking colleagues to form a work group that would look at enhancing penalt…

    Will Kirwan work? Legislators debate challenges of revamping state schools and the cost to do it
    Education

    Will Kirwan work? Legislators debate challenges of revamping state schools and the cost to do it

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 23, 2020
    • 14

    On a sunny Monday morning, more than 100 people β€” many of them clad in blue shirts with β€œOur Kids Can’t Wait” written…

    Examining the funding questions of the Kirwan plan
    Annapolis Coverage

    Examining the funding questions of the Kirwan plan

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 22, 2020
    • 1

    An issue many lawmakers in Annapolis have been deliberating about this session is how the state will pay for the Blue…

    Annapolis Coverage

    Senate passes bill offering grant assistance to elderly, disabled renters in Frederick County

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 21, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLISΒ β€” A bill recommended byΒ Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner (D) offering grants to elderly and disabled …

    Young withdraws bill requiring more training for concealed carry permit holders
    Annapolis Coverage

    Young withdraws bill requiring more training for concealed carry permit holders

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 21, 2020
    • 16

    ANNAPOLIS β€” A bill that would have required more training for concealed carry handgun permits was withdrawn Thursday …

    State

    Governor blasts Democrats' proposed sales tax for Kirwan

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 20, 2020
    • 39

    ANNAPOLIS β€” As lawmakers debate a K-12 education overhaul plan this year, a Montgomery County delegate and Democratic…

    Political Notes

    Political Notes: Hough's bullying bill dies, but medical marijuana bill passes

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 20, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€”

    Thurmont mayor appeals for reduced solar energy requirements from state
    State

    Thurmont mayor appeals for reduced solar energy requirements from state

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 15, 2020
    • 2

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird waited for hours this week to testify on a bill that could have a major fina…

    Young introduces bill requiring more training for concealed carry permit holders
    State

    Young introduces bill requiring more training for concealed carry permit holders

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 15, 2020
    • 28

    ANNAPOLIS β€” A proposed law that would require many concealed carry permit holders of handguns to complete two days of…

    +2
    Political Notes: Cox files hate-crime bill prompted by fatal assault at The Great Frederick Fair
    Political Notes

    Political Notes: Cox files hate-crime bill prompted by fatal assault at The Great Frederick Fair

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 13, 2020
    • 5

    ANNAPOLIS β€”

    U.S. 15 still tops Frederick County transportation priorities
    State

    U.S. 15 still tops Frederick County transportation priorities

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 13, 2020
    • 8

    ANNAPOLIS β€” The Frederick County delegation voted unanimously to support a letter penned by County Executive Jan Gard…

    Kerr proposes change to tuition assistance bill
    State

    Kerr proposes change to tuition assistance bill

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 12, 2020
    • 2

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Del. Ken Kerr’s bill that would offer tuition assistance to students with an associate degree is supporte…

    Delegation backs bill allowing special elections for Frederick County Board of Education
    State

    Delegation backs bill allowing special elections for Frederick County Board of Education

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 10, 2020
    • 3

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Supporting bills before the Maryland General Assembly would allow vacancies on the Frederick County Board…

    +2
    Del. Krimm introduces bill in response to sinkhole issue in Frederick
    State

    Del. Krimm introduces bill in response to sinkhole issue in Frederick

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 8, 2020
    • 5

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Jennifer Nelson was planning a funeral for a neighbor in September 2018 when she learned some concerning news.

    Del. Lewis Young introduces bill adding anti-discrimination language
    State

    Del. Lewis Young introduces bill adding anti-discrimination language

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 8, 2020
    • 6

    ANNAPOLIS β€” The bill is less than two pages long, but if it’s passed, it could provide valuable health care protectio…

    Political Notes: Balloon release debate reaches Senate floor
    Political Notes

    Political Notes: Balloon release debate reaches Senate floor

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 7, 2020
    • 14

    ANNAPOLISΒ β€” Many who are interested in politics may know the phrase "All politics is local," a saying championed by f…

    State

    Frederick County delegation supports Mount Airy urban renewal program, other initatives

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 6, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” The Frederick County delegation voted to send a letter of support of Del. Dan Cox’s (R-Frederick and Carr…

    Capital projects, success of Frederick County, city of Frederick highlighted in Annapolis
    Annapolis Coverage

    Capital projects, success of Frederick County, city of Frederick highlighted in Annapolis

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 4, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Room 170 of the Lowe House Office Building was bustling with activity Tuesday morning and early afternoon.

    +2
    Including Mount Airy in state's urban renewal program seen as 'essential'
    State

    Including Mount Airy in state's urban renewal program seen as 'essential'

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Feb 3, 2020
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” More than 60 municipalities in Maryland use the state’s urban renewal authority to help with blighted pro…

    Kerr proposes new alcohol license in Frederick County to assist craft beverage businesses
    Annapolis Coverage

    Kerr proposes new alcohol license in Frederick County to assist craft beverage businesses

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Jan 31, 2020
    • 1

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Frederick County is home to multiple breweries, wineries and distilleries β€” and Del. Ken Kerr wants to in…

    Political Notes: Hough introduces his 'libertarian bill of the year'
    Political Notes

    Political Notes: Hough introduces his 'libertarian bill of the year'

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Jan 30, 2020
    • 10

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Almost four hours had passed in the Maryland Senate’s Judicial Proceedings Committee meeting on Wednesday…

    Gardner testifies in favor of bill allowing renters grants for elderly, disabled
    State

    Gardner testifies in favor of bill allowing renters grants for elderly, disabled

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Jan 29, 2020
    • 5

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Frederick County is looking to join others in the state that can provide some relief for renters who are …

    State

    Krimm helps lead effort to expand shelter, service opportunities for homeless youth

    • By Heather Mongilio and Steve Bohnel hmongilio@newspost.com

      sbohnel@newspost.com

    • Jan 28, 2020
    • 3

    ANNAPOLIS β€” The approximately 200 unaccompanied youth in Frederick County cannot access services from nonprofits aime…

    Senators propose new plan for $5 million originally intended for downtown Frederick hotel
    Annapolis Coverage

    Senators propose new plan for $5 million originally intended for downtown Frederick hotel

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Jan 20, 2020
    • 49

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Frederick County’s state senators have a new plan for the $5 million originally intended for a downtown h…

    County delegation supports Cox's proposal to exempt Thurmont from solar requirements
    State

    County delegation supports Cox's proposal to exempt Thurmont from solar requirements

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Jan 17, 2020
    • 2

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Del. Dan Cox (R-Frederick and Carroll) is leading an effort that could save Thurmont and its residents up…

    Sen. Young withdraws gun buyback bill after state police say costs are too great
    Senate

    Sen. Young withdraws gun buyback bill after state police say costs are too great

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Jan 16, 2020
    • 21

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Sen. Ron Young planned to introduce a bill to establish a statewide gun buyback program for assault weapo…

    +2
    Five years into charter government, how it has helped Frederick's place among bigger counties
    State

    Five years into charter government, how it has helped Frederick's place among bigger counties

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Jan 11, 2020
    • 24

    ANNAPOLIS β€” In late 2012, Frederick County residents decided, with more than 60 percent of the vote, to shift their c…

    Delegation supports state money for Lake Linganore dredging, vet center, other initiatives
    State

    Delegation supports state money for Lake Linganore dredging, vet center, other initiatives

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Jan 10, 2020
    • 6

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Before Del. Jesse Pippy led his first meeting as chair of the Frederick County delegation, he made a joke…

    +3
    As 2020 General Assembly opens, local officials note multiple issues of interest
    Annapolis Coverage

    As 2020 General Assembly opens, local officials note multiple issues of interest

    • By Steve Bohnel sbohnel@newspost.com
    • Updated Jan 9, 2020
    • 3

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Education might be a centerpiece issue of the Maryland General Assembly, but local lawmakers pointed to s…

    Happy hour: Frederick County restaurants can serve drinks an hour earlier for Sunday brunch
    Retail

    Happy hour: Frederick County restaurants can serve drinks an hour earlier for Sunday brunch

    • By Kelsi Loos kloos@newspost.com
    • Jun 28, 2017
    • 9

    Mimosas and bloody marys will soon be gracing the tables at Frederick County restaurants a little earlier in the day …

    Politics & government

    Dozens of new state laws take effect Saturday

    • From staff and wire reports
    • Jun 28, 2017
    • 3

    Dozens of new state laws will take effect on Saturday, including measures to increase opioid education programs for y…

    Governor reappoints Peters as state planning secretary after lack of confirmation
    Politics & government

    Governor reappoints Peters as state planning secretary after lack of confirmation

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Updated Apr 12, 2017
    • 10

    Undeterred by an unfavorable committee vote and budget language targeting Maryland Planning Secretary Wendi Peters’ p…

    Politics & government

    A look at some of the local bills that passed the Maryland General Assembly this session

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Apr 11, 2017
    • 1

    ANNAPOLIS β€” The Maryland General Assembly passed 935 bills and five resolutions during its 90-day session. Here are t…

    +2
    With end-of-session flurry, lawmakers send almost 950 bills to governor's desk
    Politics & government

    With end-of-session flurry, lawmakers send almost 950 bills to governor's desk

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Apr 11, 2017
    • 6

    ANNAPOLIS β€” As the General Assembly’s 2017 session wrapped up Monday, Maryland lawmakers were the first in the countr…

    +2
    After General Assembly debate, Franchot visits Frederick brewery to announce review of state beer laws
    Rights

    After General Assembly debate, Franchot visits Frederick brewery to announce review of state beer laws

    • By Allen Etzler and Danielle E. Gaines aetzler@newspost.com dgaines@newspost.com
    • Updated Apr 11, 2017
    • 0

    The General Assembly passed a bill that opponents say restricts the growth of breweries in Maryland, but Frederick’s …

    Ap

    Maryland lawmakers OK measure to fight drug price gouging

    • By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press
    • Apr 10, 2017
    • 1

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Maryland would be the first state to empower the state's attorney general to take action to stop pharmace…

    Maryland's lawmakers cap session aimed against Trump
    Ap

    Maryland's lawmakers cap session aimed against Trump

    • By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press
    • Apr 10, 2017
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Maryland lawmakers are putting the finishing touches on a legislative session that has been full of measu…

    A look at bills clearing the Maryland General Assembly
    Ap

    A look at bills clearing the Maryland General Assembly

    • By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press
    • Apr 10, 2017
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS, β€” Maryland's 90-day legislative session is coming to an end. Lawmakers will be working on legislation to b…

    +2
    Brewers could expand sales at tasting rooms under new Maryland Senate bill
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    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Updated Apr 7, 2017
    • 5

    ANNAPOLIS β€” The Maryland Senate voted 45-1 in favor of compromise legislation that will allow breweries to expand sal…

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    Some Trust Act provisions move forward β€” in a different bill

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Apr 7, 2017
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” A Maryland Senate committee moved a key provision of the β€œTrust Act” forward Friday afternoon.

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    Local measures move forward as General Assembly winds down

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Apr 7, 2017
    • 1

    ANNAPOLIS β€” As the clock ticks down on the General Assembly’s 2017 session, lawmakers have passed more than 500 bills…

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    Political Notes: Calling back constitutional convention calls

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Apr 6, 2017
    • 1

    ANNAPOLIS β€” The General Assembly has passed a resolution through both chambers that claws back previous calls from se…

    First bills become law in 2017, including capital budget with downtown hotel project funding
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    First bills become law in 2017, including capital budget with downtown hotel project funding

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Apr 6, 2017
    • 22

    ANNAPOLIS β€” A majority of the early-filed bills presented to Gov. Larry Hogan (R) by the Democratically controlled Le…

    Hogan withdraws health secretary nominee, but intends to keep him in position
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    Hogan withdraws health secretary nominee, but intends to keep him in position

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Apr 4, 2017
    • 2

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Maryland senators say Gov. Larry Hogan’s moves to withdraw Cabinet nominees before a Senate confirmation …

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    Political Notes: Women's caucus celebrated β€” by most

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 30, 2017
    • 3

    ANNAPOLIS β€” As the final bells rang to summon members into the House of Delegates last Friday, the chamber was suspic…

    +2
    Frederick County brewers say bill will hurt Md. craft beer industry
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    Frederick County brewers say bill will hurt Md. craft beer industry

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 29, 2017
    • 4

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Amendments are flowing as Maryland lawmakers decide how to increase the number of barrels that breweries …

    Legislature passes capital budget, downtown hotel and conference center included
    Politics & government

    Legislature passes capital budget, downtown hotel and conference center included

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 29, 2017
    • 9

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Maryland lawmakers passed a capital budget on Wednesday that could bring $16 million in grants to a propo…

    State budget work wrapping up; Frederick hotel money in, Peters pay out
    Politics & government

    State budget work wrapping up; Frederick hotel money in, Peters pay out

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 28, 2017
    • 23

    ANNAPOLIS β€” As the state’s budget negotiations come to an end, funding for the LYNX program at Frederick High School …

    Downtown Hotel

    Senate passes capital budget with downtown Frederick conference center funding included

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 24, 2017
    • 5

    ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s Senate passed a capital budget that includes $16 million for the proposed downtown Frederick h…

    Health

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    • By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press
    • Mar 24, 2017
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Maryland lawmakers outlined on Friday the proposals they brought together into two measures to help fight…

    +2
    Senate gives preliminary OK to downtown Frederick conference center funding
    Downtown Hotel

    Senate gives preliminary OK to downtown Frederick conference center funding

    • By Danielle E. Gaines and Mallory Panuska dgaines@newspost.com, mpanuska@newspost.com
    • Mar 23, 2017
    • 16

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Downtown Frederick was the center of attention Thursday as Maryland’s senators debated a $16 million appr…

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    Political notes: What makes a β€˜world’s greatest leader’?

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 23, 2017
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” What do Chance the Rapper, Justin Trudeau, Pope Francis, Chicago Cubs General Manager Theo Epstein and Co…

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    Downtown Frederick hotel gets money from state capital budget – for now
    Downtown Hotel

    Downtown Frederick hotel gets money from state capital budget – for now

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Updated Mar 22, 2017
    • 58

    ANNAPOLIS β€” It could become more acrimonious in Annapolis soon β€” at least as far as Frederick County lawmakers are co…

    After nomination fight, Peters' paycheck put on chopping block in Senate budget
    Politics & government

    After nomination fight, Peters' paycheck put on chopping block in Senate budget

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 22, 2017
    • 20

    ANNAPOLIS β€” The Senate was poised this month to hand Gov. Larry Hogan’s planning secretary nominee a pink slip. Now, …

    Education

    Frederick County LYNX program gets funding in Senate version of state budget

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 22, 2017
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” The Maryland Senate on Wednesday added a small line item to the state budget that could help Frederick Hi…

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    Multistate redistricting agreement debated in Maryland Senate

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 22, 2017
    • 2

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Maryland’s senators debated on Wednesday whether the state should take a regional or local approach to co…

    Politics & government

    After Crossover Day, some local measures are moving ahead in Annapolis

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 21, 2017
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” In a flurry of weekend and Monday floor sessions, lawmakers in Annapolis took hundreds of votes on pendin…

    Ap

    Busy day set for Maryland lawmakers on 'crossover' day

    • By BRIAN WITTE Associated Press
    • Mar 20, 2017
    • 1

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Maryland lawmakers will have a busy day voting on legislation.

    A Frederick focus on the federal budget proposal
    Politics & government

    A Frederick focus on the federal budget proposal

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 17, 2017
    • 8

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Maryland lawmakers are expressing grave concern about President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget.

    Breweries watching bills that would increase Maryland's beer barrel limits
    Politics & government

    Breweries watching bills that would increase Maryland's beer barrel limits

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 16, 2017
    • 5

    ANNAPOLIS β€” A β€œbrewhaha” is brewing in Annapolis over brews.

    Politics & government

    Political Notes: Lights, camera, (two weeks of) action

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 16, 2017
    • 1

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    After Frederick County family's anguish with victim notification system, law might change
    Crime & justice

    After Frederick County family's anguish with victim notification system, law might change

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 15, 2017
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” More than once, surviving family members of murder victims in Maryland have received messages stating inc…

    Three-judge panel says legislative leaders must testify in deposition
    Politics & government

    Three-judge panel says legislative leaders must testify in deposition

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 15, 2017
    • 0

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Maryland’s top legislators could testify as soon as May in the federal court case challenging Maryland’s …

    Politics & government

    House budget changes strike LYNX program, proposed downtown Frederick hotel

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 14, 2017
    • 10

    ANNAPOLIS β€” As the Maryland House of Delegates continues work on next year’s state budget, funding for two key county…

    Hogan withdraws nomination after committee votes down pick for planning secretary
    Politics & government

    Hogan withdraws nomination after committee votes down pick for planning secretary

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 13, 2017
    • 9

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Gov. Larry Hogan has withdrawn his nomination of Wendi Peters for state secretary of planning after a com…

    The line between felonies and misdemeanors is blurry: Bill aims to clean up Maryland criminal, civil codes
    Crime & justice

    The line between felonies and misdemeanors is blurry: Bill aims to clean up Maryland criminal, civil codes

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 11, 2017
    • 1

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Under current Maryland law, it’s a felony to injure a race horse, but failing to report the death of a mi…

    Testing opt-out measure, narrowed from last year, gets hearing in House
    Education

    Testing opt-out measure, narrowed from last year, gets hearing in House

    • By Danielle E. Gaines dgaines@newspost.com
    • Mar 10, 2017
    • 2

    ANNAPOLIS β€” Knoxville mom Cindy Rose appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee for the third year in a row F…

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