Raise Tobacco Age to 21 Also Signs Legislation Introducing Tough Penalties for Violent Crimes Against Pregnant Women Governor Larry Hogan today signed a number of critical health care and crime prevention measures, including legislation that will add more Marylanders to the health insurance rolls, and raise the minimum age tobacco can be sold to 21 […]
Firefighter Benefits Among 174 Bills Hogan Signs
Legislation Also Targets Corruption and Doubles Funding for Clean Cars Governor Larry Hogan today signed 174 bills into law, including critical legislation to improve cancer coverage benefits for firefighters, make much-needed reforms to the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, and double funding to expand the use of clean cars in Maryland. The governor […]
AG Frosh Advises Federal Workers to Use Resources
Consumer Protection Division Advisory for Unpaid Furloughed Federal Workers Facing Financial Hardship The Maryland Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division advises federal workers affected by the Trump administration’s partial shutdown to use these consumer-related resources to maintain financial fitness through these tough times. Federal workers who are not receiving their paychecks and are […]
Gov Hogan Signs School Safety Bill Into Law
Signs Additional Measures To Protect Maryland Students, Prevent Health Insurance Rate Increases, Promote Organ Donation & Sunscreen Use Governor Larry Hogan was joined today by Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller and Speaker of the House Michael Busch to sign 114 bills into law at a signing ceremony at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. […]
SMECO Customers Report Scam Calls
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) was recently contacted by about 20 customer-members who received phone calls from scammers targeting businesses in the area. Scammers may identify themselves as SMECO employees and demand prepaid debit cards in order to avoid having electric service cut off. According to Tom Dennison, managing director of government and public affairs […]
Gov Hogan Announces Additional Legislative Actions
Governor Larry Hogan today announced additional actions on legislation passed during the 2017 session of the Maryland General Assembly: Governor Hogan vetoed Senate Bill 543/House Bill 694 – Higher Education – Admissions Process – Criminal History. As detailed in his veto letter, the governor has and will continue to champion policies that recognize the innate […]
Governor Larry Hogan Signs Seven Bills Into Law
Legislation Includes Fracking Ban, Legal Protections for Victims of Sexual Abuse Governor Larry Hogan today was joined by Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller and Speaker of the House Mike Busch for a bill signing ceremony at the Maryland State House in Annapolis. Among the seven bills signed was HB 1325, which bans hydraulic fracturing, […]
Del Fisher on Who Should Play God & Retiring in Maryland
Democrats Support Physician Assisted Suicide House Bill 370, known as the End-of-Life Option Act, authorizes physician assisted suicide. This is a dangerous bill! While the language of the bill may seem humane and ethical, the likelihood of abuse is certain. Is there a connection between Obamacare and Physician Assisted Suicide? The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) […]
Senator Steve Waugh: Gearing Up For Annapolis
What’s going to happen this year? We can’t predict everything, but I can tell you what I’m planning to do, what I expect to be fighting, and the really tough challenges ahead. BILLS I WILL INTRODUCE or SUPPORT – Tax Exemption for Military Pay (active & retired) – Return Highway Funds to Counties – Redistricting […]
Counterfeit Bills Circulating in St. Mary’s County
Nationwide, businesses are experiencing an increase in individuals attempting to pass counterfeit $100 bills. Local jurisdictions, including the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office, are investigating several cases where multiple individuals have used, or attempted to use, fraudulent $100 bills. The public should be on the lookout for counterfeit money being used within the community. The […]